Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our WorldIn this sweeping cultural history of nursing from the Stone Age to the present, the critically acclaimed author of Early pays homage to the profession and makes an urgent call for change. Nurses have always been vital to human existence. A nurse was likely there when you were born and a nurse might well be there when you die. Familiar in hospitals and doctors offices, these dedicated health professionals can also be found in schools, prisons, and