Nurse: Past, Present and Future - The Making of Modern Nursing
Kate Trant, Sue Usher


Nurse: past, present and future is a compelling look at the evolution of nursing. Covering all aspects of the culture of nursing from education to practice, and the increasing value and impact of the profession in one fully illustrated volume, Nurse explores the development of nursing in the UK and internationally, offering a multi-cultural approach to nursing worldwide. Commencing with an exploration of the importance of nursing to healthcare systems and economics across the world, Nurse: past, present and future includes essays by international nursing experts, including Carol Etherington, winner of the FNIF International Achievement Award, Dr Helen Sweet, Oxford University, and Mireille Kingma, PhD, consultant for nursing and health policy with the International Council of Nurses, in addition to first hand accounts from nurses on the ground worldwide, conveying the aspirations, opportunities, frustrations and achievements of this fascinating vocation. Nurse: past, present and future is an exceptional source for healthcare professionals, and an illuminating text for those interested in care. Beautifully illustrated, with iconic images from historical sources and contemporary photographs, this is the first book dedicated to the past, present and future of the culture of nursing.