nursing

Examines the history of nursing in the United States, identifying trends in various eras from the 1600s to the twenty-first century.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the tasks and duties of a nurse. Includes a picture glossary, an index, and a guide to locating further resources.

Drawing for interviews and undercover hospital observations, the author offers a detailed, sympathetic, and eye-opening portrait of how nurses work, deal with stresses, and fulfill their mission of serving patients.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a nurse. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the Persian Gulf War through primary source accounts, facts, and overview analysis.

Discusses what it takes to achieve success in the field of health care, and gives practical advice on how to use vocational school, training programs, and college to obtain such careers as doctor, phlebotomist, lab technician, or nurse.

Photographs and simple text describe the job of a nurse.

Examines thousands of drugs - including all of the latest FDA approved medications.

Charlotte Waverly is a 28 year-old upper-class woman from New York and one of only 100 women chosen for nursing training. On the battlefields, she and the other nurses find themselves up against corruption, opposition and wounded men such as they have never seen before. Charlotte's life intersects with that of an Irish immigrant who turns to the unthinkable when faced with starvation after her husband leaves for war.

Presents historical information about nursing around the world.