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The nurses: a year of secrets, drama, and miracles with the heroes of the hospital
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Published:
New York : Workman Publishing, 2015.
Physical Desc:
viii, 360 pages ; 25 cm
Status:
Central
362.173 R632 2015
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362.173 R632 2015
Description

In a gripping, behind-the-scenes look filled with drama, miracles, heartbreak, humor and unsung heroism, an award-winning journalist chronicles a year in the lives of four real-life hospital nurses, in a book that doubles as a shocking, unedited examination of our healthcare system.

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9780761171713, 0761171711

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [336-]360).
Description
In a gripping, behind-the-scenes look filled with drama, miracles, heartbreak, humor and unsung heroism, an award-winning journalist chronicles a year in the lives of four real-life hospital nurses, in a book that doubles as a shocking, unedited examination of our healthcare system.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Robbins, A. (2015). The nurses: a year of secrets, drama, and miracles with the heroes of the hospital. New York, Workman Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Robbins, Alexandra, 1976-. 2015. The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles With the Heroes of the Hospital. New York, Workman Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Robbins, Alexandra, 1976-, The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles With the Heroes of the Hospital. New York, Workman Publishing, 2015.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Robbins, Alexandra. The Nurses: A Year of Secrets, Drama, and Miracles With the Heroes of the Hospital. New York, Workman Publishing, 2015.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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