Inspiring the Inspirational
Words of Hope from Nurses to Nurses
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Suddenly Stricken I am not your typical school nurse. I am male, six feet-two inches tall, and weigh 200 pounds. Frequently, parents, school visitors, and new teachers mistake me for a campus security officer or an administrator.
One day several years ago, I looked up to see a small girl walking down the hall toward the health office. What was unusual was that she had her head tipped back, eyes closed; and was erratically waving both extended arms in front of her. She was accompanied by two other girls from her class. What was the reason for the second grader’s visit to the health office? She had been suddenly stricken blind when the teacher handed out an arithmetic test. Her two companions were all atwitter in their concern, right up until the “blind” girl’s eyes popped wide open and she blurted out, “You can’t be the nurse, you’re a BOY!” JT Hayes, RN, PHN Palm Springs, California Here Fishy Fishy I have been a nurse for 15 years. I was working in an Emergency Room when this story took place. A female patient underwent a procedure requiring the use of Versed and was beginning to wake up. I was by her side to ensure her safety and monitor her condition. I also happened to be wearing a scrub top featuring cartoon fish. The patient stared at my shirt and while I was performing my assessment, she reached our repeatedly toward my shirt. “I almost got it”, she would exclaim as she took another swipe through the air. I wasn’t sure what was going on at first, but after a couple of near misses, I understood – she was fishing. I told her to wait a minute and I got closer to her. As she grabbed, I held out my shirt and she “caught” a fish. She looked perplexed. I smiled and told her that medication was causing her to think the fish on my shirt were real. She looked at me and laughed. A few days later I received a card with a photo of a kitten dipping its paw into a fishbowl; yet never being able to reach the fish. Inside the card one word – “Thanks”. I save all the cards, notes, and letters of my patients who have been thoughtful enough over the years to send them. I take them out on rainy days whenever I feel like a cog in the medical wheel. Patti Hoffman, RN Anchorage, Alaska
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LITERARY WARNING: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A NURSE TO ENJOY THIS BOOK!
When you envision a nurse, you see compassion, reliability, and dedication clad in scrubs. But what of the human aspect, the inspirational side, and the rich sense of humor within all nurses?
Open the cover and begin an unforgettable tour of discovery through moving stories from nurses around the country. From school nurses' humorous adventures to poignant tales from the emergency room and intensive care, these accounts of real world nursing will touch the human within every reader. Beware: the spirits of the patients in these stories may make you laugh, cry, or cheer out loud! They will undoubtedly encourage and serve as reminders that no circumstances in life are insurmountable.
If you are a nurse you will depart this literary journey with a renewed sense of inspiration and professional accomplishment. If you are not a nurse, you will develop an understanding and admiration for the special people who selflessly care for you and your loved ones.
About the Author
Sue Heacock has a diverse background in nursing and in life. She was a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army and worked in human resources and equal employment opportunity before becoming a nurse. With over 12 years nursing experience - to include working in research, pediatrics, and occupational health - Sue brings a varied wealth of knowledge to you. She is a Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist and recently earned an MBA. She has lived in many places around the country and in
Her lifelong dream of publishing a book has come to fruition. She is the author of Inspiring the Inspirational: Words of Hope from Nurses to Nurses, a compilation for inspirational stories for nurses. The book is now available for order!
She is interested in topics relating to public health and career advancement and enhancement. Her hope is to help nurses and future nurses truly realize the importance of what they do each day.
Sue resides in