The shift
Theresa Brown
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The shift
Published
2015
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9781616205423
Description
Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites readers to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a hospital cancer ward. In her skilled hands, as both a dedicated nurse and an insightful chronicler of events, we are given an unprecedented view into the individual struggles as well as the larger truths about medicine in this country, and by the end of the shift, we have witnessed something profound about hope and healing and humanity.
Subjects
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Cereus blooms at night
VA health care
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The shift?
This edition of The shift has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The shift?
For most readers, The shift typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The shift?
The estimated word count for The shift is approximately 68,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The shift?
The shift was written by Theresa Brown.
When was The shift published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.