What I Wish I Knew about Nursing

by Allie Wilson, Marty Wilson

Real Advice And Stories From Real Nurses A moving and often hilarious collection of nurses reflections on their incredible profession created by asking an amazing selection of nurses 'If you could go back and give your younger self once piece of advice about nursing, what would it be?' Author Allie Wilson is a Registered Nurse who burnt out herself, so she understands how nurses and nursing students often need a dose of inspiration. She says 'I gathered together a book full of all the advice I wish I'd had when it all got too much for me. I interviewed over 200 nurses, from all backgrounds and from all over the world, and the result is the perfect book to give to the nurse in your life - or yourself! This book is perfect for nurses Nurses give so much to patients but who looks after them? I think it's time someone thought about caring for the carers themselves. And who better than a bunch of wonderful nurses? Nurses are always busy Sadly the average nurse or student nurse rarely has time to sit down with a nice, quiet cuppa (or a glass of red!) and read anything, let alone books on nursing. So this book is full of amazing people giving short, powerful quotes that full of nursing fundamentals & skills that will inspire, touch your heart and often make you laugh out loud. Nurses are often incredibly tired My book is profound and moving, but also funny and easy to read. Next to the advice each nurse would give to their younger selves, there is a photo of them in their younger days - complete with the early nursing uniform with mandatory cape, gloves and 'flying nun' hats. This makes the book really fun to dip into when you need for a boost. It's advice on nursing made incredibly easy to read.

Genres: Nursing

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Lynne Dawson]

Has anyone got a copy they wish to sell please

[Bettie lapham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet uplifting book

I had been an RN for thirty years before being diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer. Now that I am disabled and cannot work, I still keep my license because it is so important. I, butlike all the nurses in this book felt-that nursing is such a special calling and you get the most wonderful feeling in the world by taking the best care of your patient you can. You know you really made a difference in somebody's life. Great book!

[Renee Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome compilation of stories from nurses. Nursing is an art form and this book made me very proud to say I'm a nurse. This is just what I needed to read tonight and remind me why I became a nurse 26 years ago :)

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found myself smiling at the stories. I could tell a tale or 6 myself! But maybe I should wait till I retire from nursing first.

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Warm and engaging short tales and insights about nursing from folks in the profession. Quick touching read.