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Sarah Emma Edmonds recounts her experiences as a soldier during the Civil War and how, disguised as a man, she fought with the Second Michigan Infantry from the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 to the Kentucky Campaign of 1863.

Presents representative selections from the writings of World War I nurses Ellen N.

Presents a brief biography of Clara Barton, the humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross, and describes her achievements tending the wounded men on the battlefields of the Civil War.

Looks at some of the many ways in which nurses use math on a daily basis to determine how much medicine a patient needs, what a person's vital signs reveal about their health, and more.

Describes the early life and later accomplishments of Florence Nightingale, known for her work in nursing.

After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the media.

Details the lives of American women who served as doctors and nurses during the Civil War including Dorothea Dix, Dr.

Shares the memories of fifty women who served in Vietnam as members of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Nurse Corps from 1965 to 1973, providing insights into the reasons they chose to enlist, their experiences in Vietnam, and the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of the war.

Chronicles the experiences of the few women who served as soldiers during the Civil War, discussing how they adapted to life in a predominately male military.

Psychiatrist Joe O'Loughlin's life takes a dramatic turn when he is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease; but as he tries to cope with his fate, the police ask for his assistance in solving the murder of a nurse with whom he once worked not realizing that he would become a prime suspect.

A short biography of nineteenth-century British nurse Florence Nightingale that profiles her life and efforts to provide better medical and nursing care.

Describes the work of a nurse in simple text and photographs.

Explains how the job of nurses have changed over the years.

Tilda Shalof shares how her work as a nurse helped her find balance in her life after returning from Tel Aviv to care for her ailing mother.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century for physicians' assistants and nurses, and discusses education and training.