Book Club
The Nurses Book Club offers a unique platform for celebrating the nursing profession through literature. By exclusively featuring books authored by or about nurses, the club not only honours their contributions but also provides a space for nurses to engage with stories that resonate with their experiences, fostering a deeper connection and understanding within the nursing community.
Book Club
A list of books written by nurses or about nurses... hmmm, 1 or 2 we may have just enjoyed
Recommended Read:
A Nurses story: My life in A&E during the Covid Crisis
By Louise Curtis
Brief Blurb:
Working in A&E is a challenging job, but nurse Louise Curtis loves it. She was newly qualified as an advanced nurse practitioner, responsible for life-or-death decisions about the patients she saw, when the unthinkable happened and the country was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The stress on the NHS was huge and for the first time in her life, the job was going to take a toll on Louise herself.
The Language of Kindness: A Nurse's Story
By Christie Watson
Brief Blurb:
A notable book that shares insights into the nursing profession that we all can relate to, and the emotional experiences nurses go through. The author, Christie Watson, reflects on her time as a nurse and provides a compassionate portrayal of the challenges, rewards, and complexities of healthcare. Written by a British Nurse, it is a powerful read that resonates with healthcare professionals worldwide.
I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse
Edited by Lee Gutkind
Brief Blurb:
This one is a collection of essays by various nurses, which offers personal narratives that reflect the diverse experiences nurses go through in their careers.
We have LOADS more coming... We're just not that fast at reading, but stay tuned as the list grows!! If you have any recommendations, we'd love to add them to the list to share... just email replypulsepoints@gmail.com