nursing

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.

Presents a career guide that explores opportunities in nursing, with profiles of occupations in the field, and advice on how to prepare for one of these jobs.

Describes different kinds of nurses, their duties, the places where they work, and how they are trained.

A simple description of the activities, tools, uniforms, training, skills, problems, and importance of nurses.

Introduces the career of the practical nurse through information about educational requirements, duties, the workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.