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Newest Review: ... the format was styled on popular book series of the day, also published by Grosset and Dunlap, but these are by no means to be mistaken for works of the Stratemeyer Syndicate. The books were always well researched, with writer Helen Wells shadowing actual nurses working in the conditions she writes about. From Army nurse during WW II to first aid nurse at a large department store, everything ... more |
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by - written on 02/04/08 (Very useful, 56 readings)
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We have all heard of the shortage of nurses in the news, but truth be told, its all old hat. There has always been a shortage of nurses, and during the early 1940's to late 1960's, a series was published to try to help combat it. Writer Helen Wells conceived the series Cherry Ames, following a young woman who decides to become a nurse, to achieving her her qualification,and then using the shortage to her advantage by travelling to exciting places and having adventures. The idea was to appeal to young women and have them consider a job in nursing, making them see the exciting opportunities they could take as opposed to the traditional bed pan and shift work drudgery ... Read the complete review
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