Karen Roush, RN, MSN, FNP, BC
New York; Demos Health: 2011
231 pages
Nurses are experts at translating knowledge for patients. Rouse, a registered nurse, has written this book for women experiencing this bewildering time in life through the eyes of a nurse. The easy-to-read text mixes understandable explanations with solid medical knowledge. What Nurses Know outlines the physiology of menopause, its symptoms, and includes tips and recommendations for its management.
The symptoms reviewed range from hot flashes and night sweats to decreased libido and sleep disturbances. The book also includes an honest appraisal of the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. There are sidebars from nurses and quotes from women about their experiences.
Overall, What Nurses Know is an enjoyable, informative read and highly recommended.
Review written by:
Lisa Astalos Chism DNP, APRN, BC, NCMP
Nurse Practitioner
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Alexander J. Walt Breast Center
Assistant Professor, Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan
The comments contained here are opinions or information of the reviewers and not necessarily the opinions or information of The North American Menopause Society, its officers, agents, or Trustees. Oversight for the book reviews is given by David A. Hutchins, MD, a member of the NAMS Consumer Education Committee.