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'We were quickly learning to live with war. We became very proficient at moving the patients who could walk quickly to the shelters when the sirens went. We were equally proficient at talking those who couldn't walk into believing that they would be safe where they were. Some believed us, others didn't.' Surprising Matron as well as herself, Evelyn Prentis managed to pass her Finals and become a staff-nurse. Encouraged, she took the brave leap of moving from Nottingham to London - brave not least because war was about to break. Not only did the nurses have to cope with stray bombs and influxes of patients from as far away Dunkirk, but there were also RAF men stationed nearby - which caused considerable entertainment and disappointment, and a good number of marriages...But despite all the disruption to the hospital routine, Evelyn's warm and compelling account of a nurse in action, shows a nurse's life would always revolve around the comforting discomfort of porridge and rissoles, bandages and bedpans.
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| SKU | GOR002998372 |
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| Title | A Nurse in Action |
| Author | By (author) Evelyn Prentis |
| Condition | VERYGOOD |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Number of Pages | 320 |
| ISBN 10 | 0091941377 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780091941376 |
| Edition | N/A |
| Prizes | N/A |
| Cover Note: | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. |
| Note: | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. |
| Ex Library | No |
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'We were quickly learning to live with war. We became very proficient at moving the patients who could walk quickly to the shelters when the sirens went. We were equally proficient at talking those who couldn't walk into believing that they would be safe where they were. Some believed us, others didn't.' Surprising Matron as well as herself, Evelyn Prentis managed to pass her Finals and become a staff-nurse. Encouraged, she took the brave leap of moving from Nottingham to London - brave not least because war was about to break. Not only did the nurses have to cope with stray bombs and influxes of patients from as far away Dunkirk, but there were also RAF men stationed nearby - which caused considerable entertainment and disappointment, and a good number of marriages...But despite all the disruption to the hospital routine, Evelyn's warm and compelling account of a nurse in action, shows a nurse's life would always revolve around the comforting discomfort of porridge and rissoles, bandages and bedpans. - Additional Information
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SKU GOR002998372 Title A Nurse in Action Author By (author) Evelyn Prentis Condition VERYGOOD Binding Type Paperback Publisher Ebury Publishing Year Published 2011 Number of Pages 320 ISBN 10 0091941377 ISBN 13 9780091941376 Edition N/A Prizes N/A Cover Note: Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. Note: This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Ex Library No
