As we all know, “art imitates life.” There is a great body of fiction out there, focused on nursing and nurses. You can wrap yourself up in a mystery solved by a nurse, or a satire about what goes on in the nursing profession. It can be fun to read fiction based on nursing, since it is something you can relate to — you might even see something of yourself in the heroines and heroes that populate the pages.
No matter your age, educational level or salary, it is possible to enjoy a good book. If you are looking from some great reads, here are 25 fictional books on nursing:
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If you are interested in nursing, you have a number of resources at your disposal, thanks to technology. Our connected world makes it possible for you to find nurses who can provide you with insight, as well as good advice. The Internet is full of opportunities to network with other nurses. One of the best places to connect with nurses is via Twitter. You can get real world knowledge of life in the nursing profession, and even glean some insights that can help you with your own career. If you are looking for a career in nursing, or if you are interested in life in this fast-paced health care career, you can follow the Twitter feeds of these 40 interesting RNs:
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With the release of the iPad, nurses now have access to a robust tablet that many industry insiders believe will revolutionize the healthcare delivery system. The iPad, with its 9.7 inch 1024 x 768 crystal clear screen, will allow healthcare providers to enter, review, and compare health records at the bedside. While such capability has existed for several years, the platforms have not been widely utilized by the industry. The iPad’s hardware and versatility, with the capability of running thousands of third party applications, presents a valuable tool to nurses. These applications caught our eye, expect to find them at a hospital near you:
- Visual Dx Mobile: this reference tool focuses on dermatologic disease. Using a visual differential diagnosis, practitioners can call up detailed, high resolution images of a variety of calamities, from scabies to scarlet fever, for instant comparison and diagnosis. Nurses can additionally use the app to educate their patients on what to look out for.
- eFilm: one of the most impressive iPad app in the nurses technology toolkit is the eFilm radiology reader. Rather than hang around a radiology viewing station, nurses now can take their x-ray and MRI viewing on the road. This app allows for the easy manipulation and zooming of images.
- Blausen Human Atlas: this app includes 3D figures of human anatomy in striking detail, a complete medical glossary, and a library of videos explaining medical conditions. The app is designed to promote patient-physician communication.
- Procedures Consult: actually a series of apps, Procedures Consult provides nurses with a number of procedures spanning Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Ob/Gyn, and many more. The app is designed as a learning tool, and includes video tutorials and integrated clinical insights.
- Papers: this app allows the user to easily browse and read research papers, providing nurses with a convenient window onto the latest medical research.
