Not Your Average Nurse

Author: Maggie Groff
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143785354
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description
To a young girl the life of a student nurse sounds exciting, but with long hours and short shrift it’s never easy. So when Maggie Groff embarks as a student nurse at London’s King’s College Hospital she must quickly get to grips with the demands of her chosen career. It’s sink or swim. In a delightful romp through time, played out against the march of feminism and the fashion, music and movies of almost half a century ago, we follow Maggie’s highs and lows as with trial and much error she becomes a highly skilled nurse and sets sail for a new life in Australia. From the watchful gaze of stern ward sisters and the ordeals of nursing at a poor housing estate to becoming an industrial nurse at the iconic Sydney Opera House, Maggie shares her stories of mistakes and mayhem, tea and sympathy, and the life-affirming moments that make it all worthwhile.

Not Your Average Joe

Author: Rodney Blackmon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1984574973
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
Joe Valentine is a down-on-his-luck environmental service worker who robs a bank and is quickly captured. During his arrest, he reflects on the bad mistakes he made in his life and how he got to the point of robbing a bank. From getting a divorce to losing a child to getting stuck in a tree by a dog and knocking over a casket with a body in it, Not Your Average Joe is both heart touching and hilarious.

Not Your Average Nurse (16pt Large Print Edition)

Author: Maggie Groff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780369305565
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 644

Book Description
To a young girl the life of a student nurse sounds exciting, but with long hours and short shrift it's never easy. So when Maggie Groff defies her parents' wishes and embarks as a student nurse at London's King's College Hospital, she must quickly get to grips with the demands of her chosen career. It's sink or swim. In this delightful romp through time, played out against the march of feminism and the fashion, music and movies of almost half a century ago, we follow Maggie's highs and lows as she struggles with stern ward sisters and wilful patients, and eventually qualifies as a registered nurse and sets sail for Australia. From nursing at a poor London housing estate and working as an in-house nurse at glamorous Selfridges to treating injuries on the Great Barrier Reef and becoming an industrial nurse at the iconic Sydney Opera House, Maggie shares her stories of mistakes and mayhem, tea and sympathy, and the life-affirming moments that made it all worthwhile.

First Year Nurse

Author: Barbara Arnoldussen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1506208924
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Your first 100 days at a new job could be daunting—unless you go in prepared. A collection of valuable advice and personal accounts, First Year Nurse places the wisdom and warnings of hundreds of experienced nurses right at your fingertips. Best of all, you'll be inspired by the compassion, insight, and enthusiasm you'll find on every page of this charming, helpful book. Expert Guidance and Advice How to start off your nursing job on the right foot Tips to help you plan and prioritize on the job Effective ways to communicate with your colleagues Advice on coping with challenging patients How to keep your energy up and stress down Tips on time management and avoiding burnout Guidance for professional growth

How to Succeed in Nursing School

Author: Caroline Porter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780557281824
Category : Nursing
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
This book is targeted towards individuals interested in learning more about a career in nursing. It will serve as a practical guide in answering the common questions one may have when considering the profession. The first section of the book part one, examines the endless opportunities that a nursing license can provide. The second part of the book provides the reader with information that would be helpful when applying to a program. Finally, the last section of the book guides readers through graduation and passing the licensing board examination.Twenty five different nursing professors nationwide share their tips and advice on the characteristics of a successful nursing student. These professors are from community colleges, universities and even prestigious institutions such as Yale and Johns Hopkins. Also, testimonials from students, recent nursing school graduates and seasoned nurses are included to help motivate students during the rigorous nursing school education courses.

Daisy: Not your Average Super-sleuth! A Child is Born

Author: R T Green
Publisher: Wise Owl
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful experience. Unless it’s in the middle of the worst storm to hit Norfolk for decades, and you’re trapped in a remote, rundown cottage hospital, where the matron believes it’s still the nineteen-fifties! A pre-Christmas get-together at Fern Cottage turns into a panic-filled dash to the hospital at Kings Lynn for Celia, Jack, Daisy and Aidan. They don’t make it. As the crazy storm brings down trees all around them, forced to make a last-gasp detour along a tiny wooded lane, their prayers are answered. Or so they think. Through the lashing rain they spot a tiny, private cottage hospital. With Celia in acute pain, there’s no choice. That’s when the problems really begin… Meanwhile, back in Great Wiltingham… With all four members of the HDA otherwise occupied, Doris and Maisie take it upon themselves to keep the detective agency running. By an unfortunate quirk of fate they accept a case, and there’s no one else to handle it except the Terrible Twosome! It’s just a simple job. The kind that can be wrapped up in a few hours. Or maybe it’s not… Daisy's third Christmas special is a roller-coaster of high emotion and unexpected twists and turns. Enjoy!

The Nurse's Not-so-secret Scandal

Author: Wendy S. Marcus
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373068298
Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Between family nightmares and a series of lousy men, nurse Roxie Morano's life is a disaster zone. But enigmatic (and gorgeous!) new colleague Ryan "Fig" Figelstein is ignoring her hazard warnings--instead, he's signaling his attraction! Now Roxie's bulletproof heart is at risk ... but dare she dream Fig will stick around when he discovers all her secrets?

The Wet Nurse's Tale

Author: Erica Eisdorfer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101108967
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
A debut novel set in Victorian England with a delightfully cheeky heroine who will have everyone talking. Susan Rose is not your average Victorian heroine. She's promiscuous, lovable, plump, and scheming. Luckily for Susan, her big heart is covered by an equally big bosom, and her bosom is her fortune- for Susan becomes a professional wet nurse, like her mother before her, and she makes it her business to know all the intrigues and scandals that the upper crust would prefer to keep to themselves. When her own child is caught up in a family scandal, Susan must use all of her street smarts to rescue her baby from the powerful mistress of the house. The scheme she weaves is bold and daring, and could spell ruin if she fails-but Susan Rose has no intention of failing.

Not Your Average Nurse

Author: Maggie Groff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781525268885
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 520

I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse

Author: Lee Gutkind
Publisher: Underland Press
ISBN: 193716313X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
This collection of true narratives reflects the dynamism and diversity of nurses, who provide the first vital line of patient care. Here, nurses remember their first "sticks," first births, and first deaths, and reflect on what gets them though long, demanding shifts, and keeps them in the profession. The stories reveal many voices from nurses at different stages of their careers: One nurse-in-training longs to be trusted with more "important" procedures, while another questions her ability to care for nursing home residents. An efficient young emergency room nurse finds his life and career irrevocably changed by a car accident. A nurse practitioner wonders whether she has violated professional boundaries in her care for a homeless man with AIDS, and a home care case manager is the sole attendee at a funeral for one of her patients. What connects these stories is the passion and strength of the writers, who struggle against burnout and bureaucracy to serve their patients with skill, empathy, and strength.