April 11, 2024
Updated May 25, 2025
17 minute read
Navigating a Career as an Infection Control Nurse
An Infection Control Nurse (ICN), also sometimes referred to as an Infection Preventionist, is a specialized registered nurse dedicated to preventing and controlling the spread of infections within healthcare settings and the broader community. These professionals are at the forefront of patient safety, developing and implementing strategies to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and manage outbreaks effectively. Their work is crucial in protecting patients, healthcare staff, and visitors from infectious diseases.
bhghbu|
Find a path to becoming a Infection Control Nurse. Learn more at:
OpenCourser.com/career/bhghbu/infection
Reading list
We haven't picked any books for this reading list yet.
Provides a comprehensive assessment of the quality of care in the United States, including data on access, equity, and outcomes. It is particularly relevant for policymakers who want to make informed decisions about improving the healthcare system.
This manual provides detailed guidelines and recommendations for preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings.
Provides a report on the state of healthcare quality in Canada, including data on access, equity, and outcomes. It is particularly relevant for policymakers who want to make informed decisions about improving the healthcare system.
Provides detailed guidelines and recommendations for infection control and prevention in hospital settings.
Provides a guide to the quality of care for cancer patients, including information on treatment options, side effects, and supportive care. It is particularly relevant for patients and families who are navigating the cancer care system.
Provides a comprehensive overview of molecular virology, including the structure and function of viruses, their replication, and their pathogenesis. It is written by a leading expert in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
Provides a blueprint for global health security. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
Provides a comprehensive overview of biosecurity and bioterrorism. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
Provides a comprehensive overview of emerging infectious diseases of the 21st century. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the global health crisis caused by emerging infectious diseases. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
This journal publishes articles on the latest developments in infection control, including research, best practices, and case studies.
This journal publishes articles on the latest developments in infection control, including research, best practices, and case studies.
This journal publishes articles on the latest developments in infection control, including research, best practices, and case studies.
Provides a gripping account of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa in 2014. It explores the origins of the virus, the challenges of containing the outbreak, and the lessons learned from this devastating event.
Examines the quality of care for mental health conditions, including issues of access, equity, and outcomes. It is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals who work in mental health settings.
Provides a comprehensive overview of medical microbiology, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for anyone interested in this topic.
Provides a historical overview of health care reform in the United States, with a focus on the quality of care. It is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals who want to understand the historical context of current quality improvement efforts.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of diagnostic microbiology, including techniques for identifying and characterizing infectious agents.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/career/bhghbu/infection
Save
