Nurse, A World of Care has received a 2008
Book of the Year Award from the
American Journal of Nursing. Published by Emory University, the book is distributed by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.
Through the words of Peter Jaret and photographs of Karen Kasmauski, the book captures the vital contributions nurses make to global health, as well as the significant challenges they face. Marla Salmon, RN, ScD, FAAN, is senior editor of the book.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu recommends Nurse: A World of Care as a book that “shines light on the remarkable work of nurses and their struggles to reach all people, despite severe nursing shortages that threaten health care worldwide.”
In her review of Nurse: A World of Care, Patti M. Rager says: “This book of unforgettable images and thought-provoking commentary paints a rich and proud portrait of nursing—a beautiful, yet endangered, profession. It is an instructive tool that can be used to communicate nursing’s powerful message and its critical needs. Nurse: A World of Care is a must-read for those who work to promote social justice and the right of all people to have a fair chance to live healthy lives.”
Proceeds from the sale of this book contribute to the education of nurses worldwide. RNL
For more information about NURSE: A World of Care, visit Nursing Knowledge International.
