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Summary: I couldnt help, but had to put it down
Review: It seems to be a book for nurses, but definitely not for laypeople or doctors. I have worked on an ICU and I found the book
- stilistically badly written,
- way too long,
- more an information textbook mated with a school-girl-diary than a good novel!I cannot recommend it at all. Save your time and don't buy it.(except you're a nurse and might recognize yourself in the story). Read House of God instead, it's brilliant!
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Summary: A must read for any nurse, new or old, student or teacher!
Review: This book had me re-experiencing all those feelings a student nurse goes through as she begins her career! I found myself saying more often than not..."Hey, I did that!" or "Yeah, I know just how you mean!" Her beginning as a student, rocky, frightened, and her adventures through the ER sound so familiar. The voice of her story has you turning page after page, longing for more. It was refreshing to see nursing placed in so honest a light...sometimes harsh, sometimes soft, but always true!
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Summary: The real story of nursing
Review: This book is excellent. I happened across it in Barnes & Noble and decided to get it along with Critical Care Nurse. It brought back such fresh memories of nursing school. The stories in here to some may sound made up, but believe me it is the real world. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard while reading a book and I couldn't put it down until the end. You just don't understand it unless you're a nurse but all will enjoy the laughter and heartache of hospital work. The only thing I didn't like was the strong language. She could have toned it down a bit. Otherwise, a must read for all nurses. I look forward to reading the rest of her work.
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Summary: The real story of nursing
Review: This book is excellent. I happened across it in Barnes & Noble and decided to get it along with Critical Care Nurse. It brought back such fresh memories of nursing school. The stories in here to some may sound made up, but believe me it is the real world. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard while reading a book and I couldn't put it down until the end. You just don't understand it unless you're a nurse but all will enjoy the laughter and heartache of hospital work. The only thing I didn't like was the strong language. She could have toned it down a bit. Otherwise, a must read for all nurses. I look forward to reading the rest of her work.
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Summary: You don't have to be a nurse to enjoy this book
Review: This book is funny, sad, frightening, and at times unbelievable. As a nurse (and I also read it the first time while in nursing school) I know that every story in this book is absolutely true. I think anyone wanting an inside look into hospitals will find this enjoyable and informative. It proves that in medicine, truth is much stranger--and far more interesting--than fiction. Of the many authors whose books I have enjoyed, Echo Heron is the one I would most like to meet. From the intimate look she gives us into her life, it is easy to tell that this is a bright, funny, and incredibly caring woman.
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Summary: You don't have to be a nurse to enjoy this book
Review: This book is funny, sad, frightening, and at times unbelievable. As a nurse (and I also read it the first time while in nursing school) I know that every story in this book is absolutely true. I think anyone wanting an inside look into hospitals will find this enjoyable and informative. It proves that in medicine, truth is much stranger--and far more interesting--than fiction. Of the many authors whose books I have enjoyed, Echo Heron is the one I would most like to meet. From the intimate look she gives us into her life, it is easy to tell that this is a bright, funny, and incredibly caring woman.
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Summary: A great read
Review: This book is true life. I have been a nurse for many years and have seen so many of the same things. It touched my heart and warmed my soul. Reminded me of myself and why I became a nurse! A must read for all nurses new and seasoned!!
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Summary: Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse
Review: This book is true life. I have been a nurse for many years and have seen so many of the same things. It touched my heart and warmed my soul. Reminded me of myself and why I became a nurse! A must read for all nurses new and seasoned!!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: This is an awesome book. It bridges the gap between medicine and lay people. Heron entertains and educates without trying to do both. I loved her realistic stories about patients and the heartful aspect that she brought.
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Summary: Intensive Care-The STory of a nurse.
Review: This is an extrememy well written fast paced book-I have loaned it to 2 friends and they too couldn't put it down. Whether you usually like real life medical stories or not you'll love this one! Be sure to get her sequel book-CCU Nurse--she is a great writer !
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