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In Code Blue: A Collection of Nursing Essays, author and nurse Jane Ha opens the doors to the often unseen world of healing, heartache, and humanity within a hospital's walls. A Korean immigrant navigating the U.S. healthcare system, Ha shares a deeply personal and profoundly moving collection of essays that chronicle her journey as a nurse-and as a person-growing in courage, empathy, and resilience. Through vivid, emotionally rich storytelling, Ha introduces readers to unforgettable patients and the life lessons they unwittingly leave behind. Each essay stands alone as a tender tribute to those moments when human connection triumphs over clinical detachment. Whether witnessing miraculous recoveries or facing devastating loss, Ha reflects on how these experiences shaped her professional identity and illuminated the universal truths about compassion, vulnerability, and the quiet power of care. A heartfelt exploration of the healing spirit, this collection is a gentle yet powerful reminder that sometimes, the most extraordinary stories happen in the most ordinary places.

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Jeonga Jane Ha is an acclaimed essayist, columnist, and registered nurse, celebrated for a prolific career spanning over three decades. Since making her literary debut in 1989, Ms. Ha has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Overseas Essay Literary Award (2005), the International PEN Korean-American Literary Award (2007), the Gowon Literary Award (2012), the Cloud Café Literary Award (2012), and the Korean-American Christian Literary Award (2021). As an accomplished author, Ms. Ha has penned seven books, showcasing a rich tapestry of experiences and reflections. Her works include two collections of nursing essays, ""Code Blue"" (2011) and ""Grace Period"" (2019), along with five essay collections: ""Happiness Cannot Be Stolen"" (2002), ""I Like Watery Love"" (2005), ""I Miss Unfamiliar Places"" (2011), ""Crossing the Desert"" (2012), and ""Dreamy Water White River"" (2018). Born in South Korea, Ms. Ha earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1984 before immigrating to the United States in 1986. Her unique journey is marked by a seamless blend of science and literature, culminating in a Registered Nurse license in 2006. Ms. Ha's dual expertise in healthcare and writing offers a distinctive perspective, enriching both fields with their insightful and compassionate voice.

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