History of American Nursing
History of American Nursing

Author: Deborah M. Judd

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 1449694403

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A History of American Nursing, Second Edition provides a historical overview essential to developing a complete understanding of the nursing profession. For each key era of U.S. history, nursing is examined in the context of the sociopolitical climate of the day, the image of nurses, nursing education, advances in practice, war and its effect on nursing, licensure and regulation, and nursing research and its implications. From early nursing to Nightingale's influence, through two world wars to today, this text engages students in an exploration of nursing's past while connecting it to nursing practice in the present.A History of American Nursing, Second Edition informs and empowers today's student nurses as they help to create the future of nursing.* Completely expanded and updated art program, including images from the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation and artist Lou Everett, a nurse educator* New feature: Historical Happenings - short vignettes throughout each chapter that highlight a relevant medical/nursing advance and/or historical event from a particular era* Updates to references, key people, discussion questions, and MeSH terms

Today's Nursing Leader
Today's Nursing Leader

Author: Marilyn B. Klainberg

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010-08-24

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0763755966

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This unique text is the perfect fit for courses in nursing management and leadership or for nursing capstone courses. It takes traditional topics and frames them within the authors' personal approach - based on years of preparing students for professional nursing practice. This book also discusses the many ways that nurses can become leaders, as well as the many roles they can take.The material has been organized and written especially for today's students and uses real-life vignettes to showcase leadership and humanize nursing leaders. The book covers such specific topics such as IT best practices, leadership theories, legal aspects, and development of strong leadership. The questions at the end of each chapter help focus the student to key points in the book and topics are intended to spark interest and encourage students to pursue leadership roles.

New Men of America and ME, The
New Men of America and ME, The

Author: Mary Ellen New-White

Publisher: Aspect Books

Published: 2016-01-25

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1479605476

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Family. That single word can stir up strong emotions and memories. We swell with pride as we think of where we came from and contemplate the accomplishments and sacrifices of our ancestors. The ties that bind families together stretch over hundreds of years, shaping who we are today. Mary Ellen New White has accomplished a feat that most people only dream of—writing her family’s life story. Dating back to Jamestown, she chronicles the New family history all the way down to her siblings. Full of facts, dates, and stories, this volume will be treasured by all who are connected to the family.

Enlisting Masculinity
Enlisting Masculinity

Author: Melissa T. Brown

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-02-29

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0199842825

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Based on an analysis of more than 300 print advertisements as well as television commercials and recruiting websites, this book explores how the U.S. military branches have deployed gender and, in particular, ideas about masculinity to sell military service to potential recruits during the all-volunteer force.