Includes bibliographical references (pages 621-640) and index.
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Care of the sick : how nursing began -- Nursing in the United States : American Revolution to nursing revolution -- The health care delivery system -- The discipline of nursing -- Education and research for practice -- Career opportunities -- Leadership for an era of change -- Ethical issues in nursing and health care -- Patients' rights, students' rights -- Politics and public policy -- Health care credentialing and nursing licensure -- Legal aspects of nursing practice -- Nursing organizations and publications -- Job selection -- Career management.
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