The Nurses

A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles with the Heroes of the Hospital

De: Alexandra Robbins

Narrado por: Alexandra Robbins

Nursing is more than a career; it's a calling, and one of the most important fascinating, and dangerous professions in the world. As the frontline responders battling traumas, illnesses, and aggression from surprising sources, nurses are remarkable. Yet contemporary literature largely neglects them.

In The Nurses, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Alexandra Robbins peers behind the staff-only door to write a lively, fast-paced story and a riveting work of investigative journalism. Robbins followed real-life nurses in four hospitals and interviewed hundreds of others in a captivating audiobook filled with joy and violence, miracles and heartbreak, dark humor and narrow victories, gripping drama and unsung heroism.

Alexandra Robbins creates sympathetic, engaging characters while diving deep into their world of controlled chaos -- the hazing ("nurses eat their young"); sex (not exactly like on TV, but it happens more often than you think); painkiller and addiction (disproportionately a problem among the best and brightest); and bullying (by doctors, patients, and others). The result is a riveting story possessing all the twists and turns of a brilliantly told narrative -- and a shocking, unvarnished examination of our health care system.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A funny, intimate & often jaw-dropping account of life behind the scenes."—People

"...a detailed, sympathetic, and eye-opening portrait of how nurses work, deal with stresses, and fulfill their mission of serving patients... An insightful perspective on the realities of crucial health care providers."—Kirkus Reviews

"After interviewing hundreds, Robbins narrowed her focus to the personal narratives of four nurses... Their stories are compelling in every way."—BookPage

"...dishes eye-opening material."—Publishers Weekly

a greater respect and appreciation

a great inside to the world of nurses although a bit redundant at times. this would be great for spouses and or family of nurses

Amazing!

True to life scenarios and situations in the life of a nurse. I totally connected with this uplifting read with many personal parallels . Will definitely re-listen and recommend to ALL of my nursing family.

Loved This!

This is a very informative and interesting look at the lives of nurses and hospitals. I really enjoyed it and would recommend to all who are interested in the nursing field!

Great inspiration on long drives to clinical

Great listen.
There's a lot of politics and real life problems discussed here that we don't hear about in school. I hate that they call male nurses Murses though, like honestly why separate us?

Riveting!

This book is outstanding. Once you start it, you won't want to stop listening, so be forewarned. Robbins does an excellent job of surveying important aspects of the daily dynamics of being a nurse while also following the specifics of certain nurses throughout the book which give the book continuity and a personal touch. This was the most interesting book in this genre that I've read or listened to without having to result to forced humor or overly dramatized medical details to hold the reader's attention.