The Head Nurse

The Head Nurse by Jean Barrett is a novel that revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth who aspires to become a head nurse. The book is set in the mid-20th century and explores the challenges faced by women in the nursing profession during that time.Ruth is a dedicated and hardworking nurse who is determined to succeed in her career. She starts off as a junior nurse and works her way up the ranks, facing numerous obstacles along the way. The book follows her journey as she deals with difficult patients, demanding doctors, and the prejudices of her male colleagues.As Ruth rises through the ranks, she finds herself in a position of power as the head nurse of a large hospital. However, this newfound power comes with its own set of challenges as she struggles to balance her personal and professional life.The Head Nurse is a compelling story that sheds light on the struggles faced by women in the nursing profession during the mid-20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of nursing or women's rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.