by
Sattler, Barbara, DrPH.
Call Number
615.9 22
Publication Date
2003
Summary
This is the first book for nurses on how the environment affects nursing practice. Nurses should be concerned with environmental issues for two reasons: 1. Many diseases (such as asthma, lead poisoning, and some cancers) are caused by exposures to toxins in the environment; and 2. Hospitals themselves are sources of pollutants, through release of mercury and dioxin (a byproduct of incinerating plastic PVC products). The book includes information on basic environmental health principles and common environmental health hazards (e.g., in our water, air, schools, hospitals, and homes). It offers a.
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Fitzpatrick, Joyce J., 1944-
Call Number
610.73069 23
Publication Date
2012
Summary
"Includes 201 nursing careers, each with career descriptions, educational requirements, and requisite skills; Provides information about certification and salaries with relevant websites included; Features interviews with nurses in academia and practice settings"--Cover.
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0.0711
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Chaska, Norma L.
Call Number
610.73 21
Publication Date
2001
Summary
In this indepth, global study of nursing as a profession, the contributors discuss all areas of nursing including theory practice, research, administration and future evolution of nursing.
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