This article is written for Nurses, by a Lecturer in Health Sciences. It describes the commonly used nursing positions. Diagrams and Pictures are included. This article will also be useful for individuals caring for sick relatives and friends.
Last but not least, these notes require you to have a nursing background to be able to fully understand the rationalizations for using the different positions. If you are unsure about any details please contact your lecturer or the institution. Do not risk harm to yourself, the patient, society or the institutions.