Journal of a Black Queer Nurse

Journal of a Black Queer Nurse is a searing, honest memoir by a Black queer emergency-room nurse who works the front lines of care during COVID-19, highlighting the way race, inequality, and a profit-driven healthcare system make the hospital a place where systemic racism is lived.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Common Notions

In this captivating and unflinching memoir, a Black queer emergency room nurse takes center stage as she navigates the treacherous front lines of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Britney Daniels, a Black, masculine-presenting, tattooed lesbian from a working-class background, has dedicated the past five years to serving as an emergency room nurse. What began as a personal diary evolved into a powerful tool for healing, allowing her to process the day-to-day traumas of witnessing immense suffering and providing unwavering care.

Through her poignant and often humorous storytelling, Daniels exposes the harsh realities of the hospital as a place where systemic racism thrives. From providing her own clothing to a homeless patient to standing up for patients of color in the face of indifference from white doctors and nurses, she highlights the unwavering commitment and bravery required of nurses, especially those of color, in the face of immense challenges.

Journal of a Black Queer Nurse goes beyond the realm of physical treatment, revealing the profound essence of care. It emphasizes the importance of listening to and understanding patients on a deeper level, fostering a sense of empathy and connection that goes beyond the clinical setting. Daniels' experiences showcase the ways in which nurses, as warriors, must fight not only for their patients but also for the systemic changes that are necessary to create a more equitable and compassionate healthcare system.

This memoir is a testament to the resilience and strength of Black queer nurses, who continue to pave the way for better care and a more inclusive healthcare system. It serves as a reminder that the work of nurses is not just about treating bodies, but about healing hearts and minds, and about fighting for the rights and dignity of every patient they encounter.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 126 x 203 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781942173779