A Comprehensive History of American Nursing: Understanding the Profession’s Evolution

Written by Deborah Judd and Kathleen Sitzman, A History of American Nursing, Second Edition provides a historical overview essential to developing a complete understanding of the nursing profession. This book examines the development of nursing in the context of key eras in U.S. history, highlighting the sociopolitical climate of the time, the image of nurses, nursing education, advances in practice, the impact of war, licensure and regulation, and nursing research and its implications.

From the early days of nursing to the significance of Florence Nightingale’s influence, through two world wars to the present day, this engaging and informative text connects the past to the present, empowering today’s student nurses to help shape the future of nursing.

New Features and Updates

• A completely expanded and updated art program, featuring 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 highlighting a relevant medical/nursing advance and/or historical event from a particular era.
• Updates to references, key people, discussion questions, and MeSH terms, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information for students.

This comprehensive textbook provides a unique understanding of the nursing profession, covering:

• The role of nursing in each key era of U.S. history
• The sociopolitical climate and its impact on nursing
• The evolution of nursing education and practice
• The influence of war on the nursing profession
• Licensure and regulation in nursing
• The significance of nursing research and its implications

A History of American Nursing, Second Edition is an essential resource for student nurses, providing a thorough understanding of the profession’s history and its connection to modern nursing practice.

Book Details:

• ISBN-10: 9781449697204
• ISBN-13: 978-1449697204
• Pages: 382
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2nd edition (March 22, 2013)
• Language: English