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The Nurse's Secret

A fascinating historical novel based on the little-known story of America's ...

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Discuss The Nurse's Secret by Amanda Skenandore

Great wealth and extreme poverty existed side by side in Gilded Age New York. How was this reflected in the novel? Does the same degree of class stratification exist today?

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Apr. 15, 2023
by ashleighp

How do you think the death of Una's mother shaped her outlook?

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Mar. 23, 2023
by sprokope

Did any of the qualifications required to apply to the Bellevue Nurse Training School surprise you?

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Mar. 23, 2023
by sprokope

What gender dynamics are at play in the novel? Do those same dynamics exist today?

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Apr. 01, 2023
by cindyj

Why do you think there was such reluctance to accept Dr. Joseph Lister's ideas? Aside from germ theory, what medical advances in the past 150 years do you think have had the biggest impact?

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Mar. 21, 2023
by AmandaSkenandore

What fascinated you the most about medical treatment in the Gilded Age?

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Mar. 18, 2023
by sylviala

How would you explain a man's reluctance to accept the strength, compassion, and knowledge of woman in the workplace?

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Apr. 15, 2023
by ashleighp

How did Una's list of rules help her? How did they hurt her? Do you think any are worth carrying over into her new life?

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Apr. 01, 2023
by cindyj

Are Conor's feelings of blame and contempt of lower classes shared to this day? How are they evident in society?

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Mar. 23, 2023
by sprokope

In what ways has the nursing profession stayed the same today as it was 150 years ago? And in what ways is it different?

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Mar. 21, 2023
by AmandaSkenandore

How did Una's life prior to becoming a nurse help or hinder her in her role as a nursing student?

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Apr. 15, 2023
by ashleighp

Do you think Edwin and Una are a good fit for each other? Do you think their relationship will endure?

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Mar. 22, 2023
by sprokope

Overall, what do you think of The Nurse's Secret (no spoilers in this thread, please)

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Mar. 30, 2023
by barbarac

Do you think Una's survival skills make her immoral? Did you find her to be a likable character?

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Apr. 15, 2023
by ashleighp

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