Encyclopedia of Nursing Education


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Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing


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Nurses have been the foot soldiers of med., treating battlefield casualties, caring for the poor, comforting the dying, and fighting maladies ranging from TB and polio to AIDS. Here is the story of nursing from Roman times to the present, focusing on significant events, eras of conflict and social change, treatment innovations, landmark institutions, champions of women's health, and the evolution of mil. nursing. Covers important individuals, key nursing concepts, famous breakthroughs, historical eras, med., abortion pros and cons, ethnic cures, hospices, midwifery, native healers, hospital ships, Cadet Nurse Corps, pub's., and more. Includes a timeline of landmarks in nursing history and a detailed biblio. Numerous bio's. of healthcare pioneers and activists. Illus.




Historical Encyclopedia of Nursing


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Tracing the evolution of nursing from Roman times to the present, this reference details important institutions and organizations, biographies of healthcare pioneers and activists, the role and growth of military nursing, and Native American healers.




Encyclopedia of Nursing (6 Volume Set)


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This six volume set presents important research on nursing. Some of the topics discussed herein include:· advanced practice nursing· the nursing workforce· nurse practitioners· physician assistants· certification and licensure· psychiatric-mental health nursing· rehabilitation · nursing education and nursing students· bioengineering nursing· immunization for healthcare workers




Latinas in the United States


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A comprehensive, historical encyclopedia that covers the full range of Latina economic, political, and cultural life in the United States.




Annual Review of Nursing Research, Volume 25, 2007


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This 25th anniversary edition of the Annual Review of Nursing Research is focused on nursing science in vulnerable populations. Identified as a priority in the nursing discipline, vulnerable populations are discussed in terms of the development of nursing science, diverse approaches in building the state of the science research, integrating biologic methods in the research, and research in reducing health disparities. Topics include: Measurement issues Prevention of infectious diseases among vulnerable populations Genomics and proteomics methodologies for research Promoting culturally appropriate interventions Community-academic research partnerships with vulnerable populations Vulnerable populations in Thailand: women living with HIV/AIDS As in all volumes of the Annual Reviews, leading nurse researchers provide students, other researchers, and clinicians with the foundations for evidence-based practice and further research.




Encyclopedia of Medical History


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103 entries to important medical topics. Intended for the general reader, students of history, and students of medicine. Entries are essays that include references and cross references. General index.




Encyclopedia of Nursing Research


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From the worldOCOs leading authorities in nursing research, this thoroughly updated 2nd Edition of the Encyclopedia of Nursing Research presents key terms and concepts in nursing research comprehensively explained by over 200 expert contributors."




A History of Nursing


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Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine and Health


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These three volumes sort out the science behind nightly news reports and magazine cover stories, and help define the interdisciplinary field of lifestyle medicine and health.