More Moments in Time

Images of Exemplary Nursing

von Beth Perry

224 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Within most disciplines, there are those who are recognized by theircolleagues as being exceptionally competent practitioners. Theseindividuals do their work in such a remarkable way as to become a modelfor others. This book is base on a study of the beliefs, actions, andinteractions of a group of extraordinary oncology nurses-the peopletheir peers would choose to have care for them if they were diagnosedwith cancer. Perry's weaving of interviewee's stories and her ownfield notes and poetry creates a very personal perspective on nursingthat leaves the reader with a greater understanding of the experience,and rewards, of caring for others.

• Themen: Medizin Gesundheitsfachberufe Krankenpflege
• ISBN: 9781897425510
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2009
• Größe: 228 x 152 mm
• Verlag: University of British Columbia Press