Minority nurses in diverse communities : Mary Elizabeth Tyler and the Whittier Center in early twentieth century Philadelphia / J. Margo Brooks Carthon -- The origins of public health nursing : meeting the health needs of small town America / Sandra B. Lewenson -- School nursing : a challenging strategy in rural health care in the United States / Mary Eckenrode Gibson -- War time nursing : feeding as forgotten practice / Jane Brooks -- Lives not worth living : ethical dilemmas of nursing in Nazi Germany / Linda Shields and Susan Benedict -- Toward community based practice : the changing role of the nurse in psychiatry and mental health / Kylie M. Smith and Geertje Boschma -- Educational pathways for differentiated nursing practice : a continuing dilemma / April D. Matthias -- "On such teachers rest the future of nursing" : preparing faculty for associate degree programs at the mid-twentieth century / Annemarie McAllister -- Professionalism and practice : neonatal nursing and the development of newborn critical care / Briana Ralston Smith -- Nurses politically engaged : Lillie Johnson and sickle cell activism / Karen Flynn -- Health care as women's rights : the maternity care coalition : the Philadelphia story / Linda Tina Maldonado and Barbra Mann Wall.
Summary:
"Nursing practice has progressed beyond Florence Nightingale, and so has nursing history. This book delves into the intricacies of nursing history and its impact on contemporary nursing practice, education, and research. Nurses have always been political advocates for underprivileged and vulnerable populations during times of war, changing cultural landscapes, and social unrest. Today is no different. With historically significant case studies that ground the narrative, this book weaves the complex story of how the role of nurses has changed over time to adapt to new environments and needs, all the while retaining the key leadership and advocacy roles that have been inherent since the birth of the profession. Chapters examine key issues in contemporary nursing today, such as the care of diverse populations, rural health care, mental health care, neonatal health care, the nurse educator role, entry into practice issues, and more, and contextualize their evolution, showing what remains tried and true, what has been disproven, and what remains to be examined. The text illustrates how nursing history fits into the broader context of culture and society from the late 19th century to the present. Each chapter features critical thinking questions and extensive resources for all levels of nursing education"--Publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.