Dr. Nurse

Dr. Nurse

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Dr. Nurse

by Dominique A. Tobbell (Author)

An analysis of the efforts of American nurses to establish nursing as an academic discipline and nurses as valued researchers in the decades after World War II.Nurses represent the largest segment of the U.S. health care workforce and spend significantly more time with patients than any other member of the health care team. Dr. Nurse probes their history to examine major changes that have taken place in American health care in the second half of the twentieth century. The book reveals how federal and state health and higher education policies shaped education within health professions after World War II.Starting in the 1950s, academic nurses sought to construct a science of nursing—distinct from that of the related biomedical or behavioral sciences—that would provide the basis for nursing practice. Their efforts transformed nursing’s labor into a valuable site of knowledge production and proved how the application of their knowledge was integral to improving patient outcomes. Exploring the knowledge claims, strategies, and politics involved as academic nurses negotiated their roles and nursing’s future, Dr. Nurse highlights how state-supported health centers have profoundly shaped nursing education and health care delivery. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: University of Chicago Press; December 28, 2022
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 9780226822884
  • ISBN: 9780226822891

Are you interested in the history and development of nursing as a profession in the United States? Do you want to learn more about the efforts of American nurses to establish nursing as an academic discipline and their journey to becoming valued researchers? If so, then “Dr. Nurse” by Dominique A. Tobbell is a must-read book for you.

“Dr. Nurse” delves into the history of nursing in the decades after World War II, exploring the major changes that took place in American healthcare during the second half of the twentieth century. As the largest segment of the U.S. healthcare workforce, nurses play a crucial role in patient care, spending significantly more time with patients than any other healthcare professional. This book examines their journey and the significant impact they have made on healthcare in America.

The book sheds light on how federal and state health and higher education policies shaped education within health professions after World War II. In the 1950s, academic nurses sought to establish a distinct science of nursing, separate from the related biomedical or behavioral sciences, that would form the basis for nursing practice. Their efforts transformed nursing’s labor into a valuable site of knowledge production, showcasing how the application of their knowledge played a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes.

Through exploring the knowledge claims, strategies, and politics involved as academic nurses negotiated their roles and shaped the future of nursing, “Dr. Nurse” highlights the profound impact that state-supported health centers have had on nursing education and healthcare delivery.

With its in-depth analysis and insightful exploration of nursing’s history, “Dr. Nurse” offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of nursing as an academic discipline and the role of nurses as valued researchers. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a nursing student, or simply interested in the history of healthcare in America, this book is sure to provide valuable knowledge and insights.

By reading “Dr. Nurse,” you will gain a deeper appreciation for the contributions of nurses to the healthcare system and their tireless efforts to improve patient care. You will also gain a better understanding of the complex dynamics between nursing education, healthcare policies, and patient outcomes.

Order your copy of “Dr. Nurse” today and embark on a fascinating journey through the history of nursing in America. Discover the challenges faced by nurses as they establish nursing as an academic discipline and advocate for the recognition of their valuable contributions. Gain a new perspective on the role of nurses as researchers and the impact they have on improving patient outcomes. Don’t miss out on this insightful and thought-provoking book.

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