nursing

Presents an introduction to being a nurse, in simple text with illustrations, describing the education, training, skills, uniforms, and jobs related to a career in nursing.

Tells the life story of Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first professional African-American nurse in the U.S., and discusses the development of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses and the advances made and challenges faced by African-Americans in nursing since.

Describes the varied tasks and responsibilities of a nurse in an obstetrician's office.

Biography of a woman who distinguished herself during the Civil War by her care of the wounded, and after the war by her social welfare work.

Presents information about careers one can obtain in the field of nursing, including forensic nurses, neonatal nurses, and registered nurses.

Presents an introduction to the role a nurse plays in a community, in simple text with illustrations, describing what kind of work they do and how to become one.

The destinies of two Scottish families, one of shopkeepers and one of wealth and power, become entwined through their involvement in World War I, social causes, and love.

Provides an introduction to the nursing industry, describes various nursing careers, each with information on salary range, educational requirements, and employment outlook, offers advice to students on how to prepare for a nursing career, and includes resources.

Profiles careers in nursing, discussing the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, employment opportunities, salary figures, and sources of additional information.

Profiles twenty-four nursing careers, describing each one's duties, earnings, work environment, educational requirements, what related subjects to take in high school, and how to get started in the field. Includes such careers as emergency nurse, nurse-midwife, and transplant coordinator.