N Geetha MBBS MD (Physiology)
Professor Department of Physiology Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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Textbook of Physiology for Nursing Students
First Edition: 2014
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_FM_5Dedicated to
My father, who taught me to fly high
and
_FM_7PREFACE
The Textbook of Physiology for Nursing Students has been drafted strictly adhering to the syllabus set by Nursing Council of India. As this syllabus effectively covers all paramedical courses, the book can be used as a reference for the same. The primary objective is to provide a book that covers all the necessary points pertaining to the relevant topics without introducing unwanted complications. Hence, the book is written in simple and easy-to-follow language with adequate hand-drawn diagrams, tables and flow charts to help the students follow the topic and memorize key points.
I am indebted to all those who have encouraged me by giving constructive criticism regarding my previous works. I thank all my teachers, especially Dr Glorine Gnanathankom who is my mentor, well-wisher and most honest critic. A special thanks to Shri Jitendar P Vij (Group Chairman), Mr Ankit Vij (Managing Director), Mr Tarun Duneja (Director-Publishing) of M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, and their staff for making this book a reality in such a short time frame. I thank the Almighty for giving me the health required to see this work through. My students are my inspiration. They are also the best teachers. They motivate me to excel in what I do. For that I am indebted. Lastly, I acknowledge and hold close to my heart both my parents who, although physically no more are otherwise closer than ever, guiding me on. Be good nurses and more importantly good human beings. God bless.
N Geetha