A comprehensive, understandable resource covering all aspects of the field of nursing. A must-have source for high school, undergraduate and health collections of all sizes! The newest addition to the popular Salem Health series, Nursing provides over 900 understandable, clearly-written articles on a wide variety of topics. Written by experts from the nursing and healthcare fields, articles provide must-have information on nursing as a profession and the practice of nursing as a whole. Over 900 entries are arranged in an easy-to-use A-Z format. Topics in this comprehensive resource fall under the following broad categories:: Branches & Specialities in Nursing Nursing Education Nursing Standards & Practices Ethics & Human Rights Social Issues in Nursing Job Hazards & Job Safety Advances in Technology This new resource will be a helpful tool for those considering a career in nursing or the allied health field, or for those who want to learn more about nursing as a profession. This guide will be a valuable asset to high school and undergraduate libraries, plus it will be a must-have source for health science collections at all levels.