Sister Kate Nursing Through the Troubles
Sister Kate Nursing Through the Troubles by Kate O’Hanlon, published by Blackstaff Press in 2010, offers a poignant account of nursing during a tumultuous period in Belfast. This edition spans 147 pages and is presented in English. The narrative begins when O’Hanlon starts her career at the Royal Victoria Hospital, where she encounters patients suffering from severe medical conditions and the aftermath of violent incidents. As the Troubles escalate, the hospital becomes a critical site for treating victims of conflict, with O’Hanlon at the forefront of this challenging environment.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of O’Hanlon’s experiences as she navigates the complexities of her role amid the chaos of daily life in a war-torn city. The book captures her reflections on significant events, including notable bombings, while maintaining a tone that combines warmth and humor. Through her personal memoir, O’Hanlon sheds light on the medical challenges faced during this era, making it a relevant read for those interested in biography and personal narratives related to medical experiences.
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When Kate O’Hanlon started work at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, the people brought in to the casualty department were suffering from acute medical conditions or were victims of road traffic accidents. So when the telephone rang one evening in June 1966 with the news that there had been a shooting in Malvern Street, no one in the department could believe it. But before long such incidents became daily occurrences – over a three-year period on 48 occasions, the department received patients with multiple injuries caused by explosions – and the hospital went on to treat more victims of the Troubles than any other hospital. Kate spent 16 years as the nurse in charge of casualty, working through many of the darkest days of the Troubles, including the bombings of McGurk’s bar, the Abercorn and Donegall Street as well as Bloody Friday. Told with her trademark blend of warmth, compassion and humour, this is her fascinating, frank and no-nonsense story of nursing on the front line. If you enjoyed Call the Midwife, Yes Sister, No Sister or Matron on Call, this is the perfect book for you.
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