A Cup of Comfort for Nurses

A Cup of Comfort for Nurses

Author: Colleen Sell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-02-13

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1605503754

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A collection of more than fifty stories celebrating the hard work nurses perform on a daily basis. A Cup of Comfort series presents this heartwarming collection of more than fifty real-life stories of comfort, solace, and healing that honor the frequently undervalued contributions of dedicated nurses to the medical profession.


A Cup of Comfort for Friends

A Cup of Comfort for Friends

Author: Colleen Sell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1605503894

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There are few things that should be cherished more than friendship. Lifelong friends can turn joyous occasions into priceless memories that last forever-and friends can provide much-needed comfort and support during the most troubling, difficult times. The stories in this remarkable collection celebrate the special bonds that only friends share. Written by people just like you, these true stories take you through all the wondrous experiences everyone can relate to-from powerful moments where a friend's mere appearance adds a sense of renewal-to acts of selfless generosity in which a friend comes to the rescue in the nick of time. Savor the warmth of A Cup of Comfort for Friends with the people who are nearest and dearest to you.


A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors

A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors

Author: Colleen Sell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-08-17

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1605503851

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If stories are medicine, then this collection will help keep hopes up and spirits alive on the road to recovery. Readers will applaud the bravery of 50 exceptional survivors as they tell their unique experiences with breast cancer. Every breast cancer survivor has a different story, but they all have one thing in common: courage. From dealing with diagnosis to undergoing chemotherapy, facing hair loss and possibly the loss of a breast, these fearless women undergo more than anyone ever should. These stories pay tribute to these women and their battles, and celebrate their victories. In this stunning new collection, readers will find compelling, inspiring, and uplifting personal essays about the experiences and emotions of living with—and after—breast cancer. $.50 of every copy will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®


Nursing as Ministry

Nursing as Ministry

Author: Kristen L. Mauk

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1284170349

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Designed to be a student-friendly textbook for faith-based schools, this first edition text focuses on nursing as ministry, not just spiritual care.


Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver

Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver

Author: Bobbi Carducci

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07-26

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780985936778

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Bobbi Carducci's life was about to change. Her ill father-in-law 's odd behavior was a mystery when he came to live with her and Mike. For the next seven years Bobbi did everything she could to save him from himself-while he tried to convince everyone that he didn't need her and that she was crazy. "Brutally honest and written from the heart, Carducci's intimate chronicle of caring for her father-in-law is a poignant story of strength, compassion, and humor that will linger with you long after you read the last page. Highly recommended for anyone caring for an elderly parent." Jan Neuharth, author of the Hunt Country Suspense novels "Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, perfectly encapsulates the human experience, not just the caregiver's. When we live in a world of worry, stress and self-doubt, where do we find the strength to go on? Bobbi's retelling of her caregiving years unfolds in a beautiful answer to the questions posed by sickness, health, care, and loss." Alexandra Axel, Media Director, The Caregiver Space Bobbi is an award winning author and multi published short story writer. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies and publications, in print and online. Bobbi's website and blog can be found at www.bobbicarducci.com and theimperfectcaregiver.com. Bobbi also blogs monthly for TheCaregiverSpace.org and AgingCare.com.


Nurses on the Run

Nurses on the Run

Author: Karen Buley

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1608443361

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25 nurses share their stories about - Birth and death - Victories and regrets - Frustrations and hope - What brought them to nursing - What makes them stay A prison nurse: Walking back to the control bubble, I felt like a nurse in the Wild West, nursing on the edge. No longer shaky, I felt like a gun-slinging sheriff walking though town after killing an outlaw. "Nursing in the Big House" - Sara Stassen A home care and hospice nurse: Suddenly I was possessed with the urge to literally turn my head to the sky and say, "If you let me keep my daughter I promise I'll give you something back." My desire to become a nurse had finally decided to announce itself. "My Cosmic Uncle Sam" - Liza Leukhardt In "We Must Speak Up," editor Karen Buley concludes with a call to action to combat the current nursing shortage. Karen Buley, RN, BSN has been a nurse for thirty-one years. Her publishing credits include American Nurse Today, A Cup of Comfort for Nurses, Directions in Nursing, Family Circle, Holiday Voices, the Missoulian, Montana Voices, and Story Circle Journal. Karen continues to care for new families and their babies in Missoula, Montana. 10% of proceeds will be donated to nurse educator scholarships


The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning

The Nursing Mother's Guide to Weaning

Author: Kathleen Huggins

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1458763900

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For many women, the most challenging part of nursing is bringing it to an end. Whether you are considering weaning or trying to wean, this book will help you understand the hygienic, nutritional, and emotional concerns that make weaning such an important transition in a child's life. This fully revised guide covers: Weaning a child who is a few weeks, several months, or several years old; Solving nursing difficulties so you can delay weaning if you choose; Introducing bottles, selecting formula, and preparing it safely


Textbook of Basic Nursing

Textbook of Basic Nursing

Author: Caroline Bunker Rosdahl

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 1784

ISBN-13: 9780781765213

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Now in its Ninth Edition, this comprehensive all-in-one textbook covers the basic LPN/LVN curriculum and all content areas of the NCLEX-PN®. Coverage includes anatomy and physiology, nursing process, growth and development, nursing skills, and pharmacology, as well as medical-surgical, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing. The book is written in a student-friendly style and has an attractive full-color design, with numerous illustrations, tables, and boxes. Bound-in multimedia CD-ROMs include audio pronunciations, clinical simulations, videos, animations, and a simulated NCLEX-PN® exam. This edition's comprehensive ancillary package includes curriculum materials, PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and a test generator of NCLEX-PN®-style questions.


Spirituality in Nursing

Spirituality in Nursing

Author: Mary Elizabeth O'Brien

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2017-03-03

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 1284142752

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Spirituality in Nursing: Standing On Holy Ground, Sixth Edition explores the relationship between spirituality and the practice of nursing.


A Cup of Comfort

A Cup of Comfort

Author: Colleen Sell

Publisher: Adams Media

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781580625241

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An uplifting anthology of fifty inspirational stories shares meesages of compassion, determination, comfort, and joy designed to transform and enrich the lives of readers. Original. 250,000 first printing.