Dear Readers,Nursing is a professional discipline that touches the most valuable moments ofhuman life. As a nurse, every step you take is not just a part of a treatment process;it means touching a person’s life, offering them hope and health. This journeyis a progression from knowledge to practice, from theory to application.“A NURSE’S FIRST STEPS: BASIC PRACTICES GUIDE” has been designed toguide you as you take your initial steps into this esteemed profession as a nursingstudent. This book provides practical knowledge and hands-on guidelines to helpyou develop essential patient care skills from the ground up. With this guide, bothstudents can assess their own progress, and instructors can effectively evaluatetheir students.