Title
The Heart'S Truth: Essays On The Art Of Nursing (Literature & Medicine),Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Winner Of The 2013 Evergreen Book Award Bronze Medal For Health And Wellnessthe Joys, Fears, Intimacies, And Transcendent Moments Shared By A Nurse And Her Patientsthe Hearts Truth Should Be Required Reading At Every Nursing School In The Country. It Offers A Powerful And Moving Portrait Of What It Means To Be A Nurse. In Writing That Is Of The Highest Quality, The Reader Is Swept Up In The Drama Of Nursing And The Compassion With Which It Is Perfused.Richard Selzer, Surgeon And Authordavis Has Perfectly Captured The Broader Arc Of Movement From Awkward, Insecure Novice To Competent, Often Morally Exhausted, Clinician, With A Poets Touch.Amy M. Haddad, Phdin Her Breathtaking Collection Of Essays, Cortney Davis Reveals The Details Of Flesh That Comprise The Core Of A Nurses Experience. Writing With The Power, Precision And Careful Observation Of A Seasoned Clinician And The Sensitivity Of A Poet, Davis Guides The Reader Along The Challenging Path Of Her Career. Richard Berlin, Poet And Physiciancortney Davis Has An Uncanny Ability To Give Voice To The Profound Act Of Everyday Nursing And Its Power In Transforming The Lives Of People. Somehow, She Sees The Shadows And Ghosts That Fill Our Bodies And Souls And Makes Sense Of Them, Showing Us That The Divide Between Patient And Provider Is An Artificial One That Can Get In The Way Of True Understanding. The Hearts Truth Reminds Us Of The Power Of Reflection And Narrative And Challenges Us To Reclaim These Ways Of Knowing In The Interest Of Healing Our Patientsand Ourselves.Diana J. Mason, Phd, Rn, Faan, Editorinchief, American Journal Of Nursingwhat Is It Like To Be A Student Nurse Washing The Feet Of A Dying Patient? To Be A Newly Graduated Nurse, In Charge Of The Intensive Care Unit For The First Time, Who Wonders If Her Mistake Might Have Cost A Life? Or To Be An Experienced Nurse Who, By Her Presence And Care, Holds A Patient To This World? Poet And Nurse Practitioner Cortney Davis Answers These Questions By Examining Her Own Experiences And Through Them Reveals A Glimpse Into The Minds And Hearts Of Those Who Care For Us When We Are At Our Most Vulnerable. The Hearts Truth Offers The Joys, Frustrations, Fears, And Miraculous Moments That Nurses, New And Experienced, Face Every Day.In These Finely Wrought Essays, Davis Traces Her Twin Paths, Nursing And Writing, Inviting Readers To Share What She Discovers Along The Waylessons Not Only About The Human Body But Also About The Human Soul. Rich, Intimate, And Never Shrinking From The Realities Of Illness, The Grace Of Healing, Or The Wonder Of Words, The Hearts Truth Will Inspire Student Caregivers, Intrigue Readers, And Affirm Those Who Have Long Worked In Nursing, A Profession That Davis Calls Odd, Mysterious, Humbling, Addicting, And Often Transcendent.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is 'The Heart's Truth' about? A: 'The Heart's Truth: Essays on the Art of Nursing' is a collection of essays by Cortney Davis that explores the experiences and emotions of nurses as they care for patients. It provides insights into the joys, fears, and challenges faced by nurses, making it a valuable read for both nursing students and practicing professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Cortney Davis, who is both a poet and a nurse practitioner. Her background in nursing and writing allows her to provide a unique perspective on the nursing profession.
- Q: When was 'The Heart's Truth' published? A: 'The Heart's Truth' was published on January 28, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Heart's Truth' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Heart's Truth' consists of 100 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for nursing students? A: Yes, 'The Heart's Truth' is highly recommended for nursing students as it offers powerful insights into the realities of nursing through personal essays that reflect on both the challenges and rewards of the profession.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays? A: The essays in 'The Heart's Truth' explore themes of compassion, vulnerability, the emotional toll of nursing, and the transformative power of care, providing a deep understanding of the nurse-patient relationship.
- Q: Has the book received any awards? A: 'The Heart's Truth' won the 2013 Evergreen Book Award Bronze Medal for Health and Wellness, recognizing its contribution to literature related to health.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at a wide audience, including nursing students, healthcare professionals, and general readers interested in understanding the nursing profession and the human experience in healthcare.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Heart's Truth' is available in its First Edition.