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The Hospital at the End of the World
by
Joe Niemczura (Goodreads Author)
There are 2,600 hospitals in Asia, Africa and South America which could be classified as "Mission Hospitals" - far off the beaten path, providing basic medical service to the poorest people of the world. The Hospital at the End of the World tells the story of a nurse from the USA and his first experience as a teaching nurse in Nepal.
Joe Niemczura brings to life the day-t...more
Joe Niemczura brings to life the day-t...more
Paperback, 260 pages
Published
May 15th 2009
by Plain View Press
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Nov 03, 2009
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nurses and nursing students
Okay so I am the author. Bias exists.
This is narrative nonfiction written in the style of a novel. It is a true story but the names of the major persons have been changed. In summer 2007 I taught nursing at a nursing school run by Christian Missionaries in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal.
There is no plot per se, other than a description of the adjustments involved in a new culture and dealing with health care in the Third World.
There is no evil deformed villain.
there no car chase; and n...more
This is narrative nonfiction written in the style of a novel. It is a true story but the names of the major persons have been changed. In summer 2007 I taught nursing at a nursing school run by Christian Missionaries in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal.
There is no plot per se, other than a description of the adjustments involved in a new culture and dealing with health care in the Third World.
There is no evil deformed villain.
there no car chase; and n...more
I won this book from a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
Having lived in a "developing nation" for half of my life, reading Joe Niemczura's account of his trip to Nepal reminded me of many of the initial thoughts I had on my first visit among such poverty. Along with peeks at the culture of Nepal (I would have liked more!) and the ups and downs of working as a nurse in a mission hospital, Joe shares his personal reactions not only to the Nepalese and the working conditions, but also to the internat...more
Having lived in a "developing nation" for half of my life, reading Joe Niemczura's account of his trip to Nepal reminded me of many of the initial thoughts I had on my first visit among such poverty. Along with peeks at the culture of Nepal (I would have liked more!) and the ups and downs of working as a nurse in a mission hospital, Joe shares his personal reactions not only to the Nepalese and the working conditions, but also to the internat...more
I just finished Joe Niemczura's book, "The Hospital at the End of the World," and want to recommend it. It is a particularly wonderful read for nurses and nursing students and others in the field of healthcare. If you haven't considered international nursing before, this book will inspire you to consider it! Niemczura's book is the story of transition and of his spiritual and professional journey. I found it to be a heartfelt, honest depiction of what nursing in Nepal -- 'out of the bubble' -- i...more
I won this book on Goodreads!
Joe Niemczura, an American nursing instructor, chronicles his time teaching at a remote hospital in Nepal. We follow the author as he leaves everyday comforts in Hawaii to land in desolate Tansen, Nepal. Joe's new home is void of any conveniences let alone modern medical equipment and we see his struggle to care for his patients using third world facilities. As time progresses, it is apparent that Joe is quite fond of the people he meets: the Nepali patients and thei...more
Joe Niemczura, an American nursing instructor, chronicles his time teaching at a remote hospital in Nepal. We follow the author as he leaves everyday comforts in Hawaii to land in desolate Tansen, Nepal. Joe's new home is void of any conveniences let alone modern medical equipment and we see his struggle to care for his patients using third world facilities. As time progresses, it is apparent that Joe is quite fond of the people he meets: the Nepali patients and thei...more
I finished this book, which I won through GoodReads, a few days ago and have been contemplating how to write this review. This is a 3-star book written by a 5-star person. You can't help but love Joe Niemczura by the time you finish the book.
This book chronicles the three months Joe spent training nurses in rural Nepal. For me, it was so nostalgic to hear his descriptions of the food, the culture, the dress, the living conditions of rural Nepal. Also, his initial bouts of culture shock upon ent...more
This book chronicles the three months Joe spent training nurses in rural Nepal. For me, it was so nostalgic to hear his descriptions of the food, the culture, the dress, the living conditions of rural Nepal. Also, his initial bouts of culture shock upon ent...more
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This is a gem of a book! It describes the author's experience as an American nurse at a missionary hospital in Tansen, Nepal.
It is a fairly short non-fiction account, and it is a quick read, but that is more a tribute to the story-telling ability of the author than a result of the length of the book. There is very little padding in his account of what he experienced in an Asian culture very different from whence he came.
I think lovers of medical dramas such as those on TV will particularly enj...more
It is a fairly short non-fiction account, and it is a quick read, but that is more a tribute to the story-telling ability of the author than a result of the length of the book. There is very little padding in his account of what he experienced in an Asian culture very different from whence he came.
I think lovers of medical dramas such as those on TV will particularly enj...more
This book takes you on a journey into the heart and soul of healing care. Joe Niemczura, RN, MS shares medical stories from the Himalayas. Joe is one of many Christian Missionaries whose care for the body led him to a place where souls meet and spiritual healing comes alive. These stories move your heart into a desire to serve others in need of care.
In these stories, you will find a message regarding how service to others develops one's character and one's soul. The inspirational stories will l...more
In these stories, you will find a message regarding how service to others develops one's character and one's soul. The inspirational stories will l...more
This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read that impresses by it genuineness. The author is a nurse, not a professional writer; because he is writing about his experiences in adapting his nursing skills to an unusual environment, and adapting himself to a strange environment, the end result is a work of refreshing honesty and engagingly direct appeal. The basic simplicity of Joe Niemczura’s prose, and some of the awkwardness you feel in his attempt to give a literary structure to his experiences se...more
For a complete review, see my blog (http://lorettajokapinos.blogspot.com/...), but here's an excerpt:
I found The Hospital at the End of The World to be a satisfying read. It was conversational enough for non-medical readers and yet interesting to me as a nurse. The one factor that separates it from other nursing memoirs is Joe's truth in emotion. He shares secrets of coping with the ups and downs, many that I didn't even know I used. He's open, honest and real about the struggles nurses face eve...more
I found The Hospital at the End of The World to be a satisfying read. It was conversational enough for non-medical readers and yet interesting to me as a nurse. The one factor that separates it from other nursing memoirs is Joe's truth in emotion. He shares secrets of coping with the ups and downs, many that I didn't even know I used. He's open, honest and real about the struggles nurses face eve...more
I did not win this book through the Goodreads giveaway, as many of the other reviewers did. However, it sounded so interesting that I wanted to read it anyway, so I ordered it from Amazon. I have read other books that take place in this part of the world and wanted to "return" there, as I find the people and culture fascinating.
While this wasn't a bad book—I did finish it—I was disappointed. I expected it to be more about the hospital and its patients, and less about the author. I came away from...more
While this wasn't a bad book—I did finish it—I was disappointed. I expected it to be more about the hospital and its patients, and less about the author. I came away from...more
I have to say that I kind of expected this book to be similar to other books written by nurses. Written as though they were charting. But this was quite the contrary which was fantastic. The way the author writes paints a picture for you and gives you the feel of what is going on. He also has pictures taken while he was there. These do not take over the book and are placed so that it complements the writing. The reader does not suddenly see a picture and get distracted. Rather the pictures help...more
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A "4" for content--honest, culturally appreciative account of serving a medical mission in Nepal.
A "2" for typos--needed a better editor.
A "2" for typos--needed a better editor.
Part travel memoir, part medical memoir, this is the story of Niemczura's stint as a nurse in Tibet. It was interesting to read, and I recommend it to those who enjoy that kind of nonfiction.
I got this for free as part of Goodreads' Firstreads. If I hadn't, I might not have finished it; it didn't compel me the way some memoirs do. However, it is full of Niemczura' thoughtful and positive take on life, and he was a good person to spend some time with.
I got this for free as part of Goodreads' Firstreads. If I hadn't, I might not have finished it; it didn't compel me the way some memoirs do. However, it is full of Niemczura' thoughtful and positive take on life, and he was a good person to spend some time with.
I reeaaaallly wanted to like this book more. I think it would have been good to follow maybe as a blog. I think it would be really interesting had I been Joe's close friend to follow his adventure. As a book though, it didn't hold my interest. :o(
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The Hospital at the End of the World tells the story of my first trip to Nepal. A bit of a shock if you must know.
On three trips since I have done better.
If you want to read the mundane details of my professional career, go to my LinkedIn page, or to the UH page, or just websearch my name. For that matter, there is a facebook fan page for the book itself where I keep about 500 photos and some vi...more
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On three trips since I have done better.
If you want to read the mundane details of my professional career, go to my LinkedIn page, or to the UH page, or just websearch my name. For that matter, there is a facebook fan page for the book itself where I keep about 500 photos and some vi...more
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