Download or read book The Nursing Experience: Trends, Challenges, and Transitions written by Lucille A. Joel and published by McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange. This book was released on 2002 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is intended for use with associate degrees, and covers the material needed for the Introduction to Nursing Course. Attention is given to the changing role of nurses and the differences between the staff nurse and the nurse specialist.