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Appalachian Nursing: A History, 1890-1960

Appalachian Nursing: A History, 1890-1960

Paperback

Series: Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies, Book 57

Medical ReferenceRegional: South

ISBN10: 1476675414
ISBN13: 9781476675411
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: Apr 28 2025
Pages: 203
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.80
Language: English

This work provides an in-depth examination of early healthcare and the evolution of professional nursing in the heart of Appalachia. Existing histories of Appalachian healthcare tend to focus on physicians, with little written about the evolution of nursing in the region and the nurses' roles, experiences, and contributions. During a time when access to healthcare was limited or nonexistent, nurses played a prominent role in the health and well-being of Appalachian communities. Archival materials, reports, journals, personal letters, memoirs, and oral histories provide insight into the nurses' activities, dedication, resilience, and innovation in delivering early healthcare care to rural and isolated Appalachian communities.

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