The Rise and Fall of Nursing: A Global Perspective
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In her book "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and its Power to Change the World," author Sarah DiGregorio explores the history of nursing and its evolution from a respected profession to one that is now fighting for recognition and respect. DiGregorio highlights the integral role nurses played in ancient civilizations, the push for male dominance in European medicine, and the flawed vision of nursing perpetuated by Florence Nightingale. The book also addresses the persistent issue of racism in nursing, with racial disparities and discrimination still affecting non-white nurses today.
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