Lives in the Balance: Nurses' Stories from the ICU (Kaplan Voices Nurses)

Monica, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, CCRNAn uplifting and at times tearful reminder of why we choose to continue caring for patients and their families

I was not impressed with this book. I liked a few of the stories, but not most of them. Seemed like the nurses were busy patting themselves on the back for all that they do instead of telling compelling stories that would make a non-medical reader want to keep reading (by the way, I actually work in the medical field and wasnt interested enough to finish the book). Glad I didnt pay for it. It wasnt horrible, but I just found it kind of boring and as I said, I didnt even finish reading it. I guess some people would find it interesting, but I didnt.

I ordered this book because I remembered reading Echo Heron's book more than 25 years ago. As a patient in an ICU last year (total hospital time - 24 days), it opened my eyes to just how difficult their job must be. I have nothing but praise for the nurses in the ICU while I was a patient (and I told the hospital that). Nursing is sometimes a thankless job, but this book is worth everyone's time.

Loved this behind-the-scenes look at the nursing field, and what those caregivers go through on a day to day basis. It takes a special breed of person to become a nurse. Read this book and find out why. The story of the hit-and-run woman broke my heart, but her nurse surely has a place in Heaven when it's time.

I bought this book expecting stories from the ICU, but what I got was a book filled with essays about what it's like to be a nurse in the ICU or in general. I am not a nurse and I do not have enough interest in the profession to make this book remotely interesting. When stories were included, most of them were so depressing that I could barely read them through to the end. The only reason I finished this book was because it was short and I do not like to leave books unfinished. Unless you are very interested in nursing, leave this book on the shelf.

I have not read this yet so cannot comment on that aspect of it. But I can say it was for my Kindle app which was a free download as was the book. Could not be happeir with the app :)

Tales of the ICU, told by nurses who work there. As a nurse, this was a nice read, as I could relate to the experiences.

I enjoyed reading this collection of short stories written by critical care nurses. Many of them brought tears to my eyes.

great book would recommend all of her books not just for people interested in nursing but anyone has a great deal of information for people regarding many different medical issues very informative.

I can't wait to read other books by Tida Shalof They are well placed and hard to put down I hope the others are as good

excellent book