In Our Own Words - Nurses On The Front Line (Paperback)

The havoc caused by the pandemic highlighted existing fault lines in the South African health system, and nurses faced shortages of staff and vital life-saving equipment. Colleagues tested positive and died. Visitors were not allowed, so nurses had to be intermediaries between patients and desperate family trying to glean information on the phone. Despite these pressures, they remained at the forefront of the fight against the deadly virus.

This book brings together deeply personal stories of caring for patients in wards and ICU, of feeling overwhelmed, and experiencing the fear of getting infected and passing Covid on to their families. There are also moving tales of personal growth and finding renewed purpose.

In Our Own Words shows the extreme resilience of nurses – even in the face of adversity. And that at the core of a ‘true’ nurse remains the commitment to the patient.

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Thu, 21 Jul 2022 | Review by: Roseanne T.

An interesting read for those interested in the emotional and moral trauma experienced by South African nurses during the height of the COVID pandemic. The stories have been thoughtfully compiled to allow for a broad description and include an analysis and recommendations for ensuring better support of this valuable human resource.

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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | Review by: Bronwyn J.

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Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | Review by: Gary M.

Thank you to the nurses who contributed their stories to this powerful publication on their traumatic experiences. I hope it will be read by many many people.

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