Synopsis

The author of the honor society's award-winning Making a Difference: Stories from the Point of Care now provides daily inspiration for nurses in this softcover daybook. Be inspired everyday with quotations, stories, poems and inspirational thoughts especially for nurses! These daily motivational vignettes will provide inspiration and encouragement to nurses as they work each day to make a difference in the lives of the patients, families, and communities they serve.

Reviewer: Josie Martin Bowman, RN, MSN, DSN(East Carolina University )
Description: This daybook presents quotes, brief statements, and narratives from nurses in a variety of settings. There are quotes for every day of the year expressing different sentiment.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide daily reminders of the greatness of nursing. According to the author, "nurses are incredible storytellers." These are worthy objectives, for nurses need avenues to express their feelings in dealing with the many heartfelt experiences they have. This daybook meets the author's objectives by the sharing of feelings and having nurses identify with other nurses.
Audience: The book is written for practicing nurses, student nurses, and people who care about nurses. The author recommends nurses keep this book handy to read at home and/or at work. Dr. Hudacek is a credible authority and has written previous books from the viewpoint of nurses in making a difference.
Features: Quotes, poetry, brief statements, and narratives are shared by nurses from various levels of preparation and different settings. The author focuses on the art of nursing and makes the reader feel good about being a nurse.
Assessment: The author provides insight into the thoughts of nurses caring for patients at the bedside or teaching others to care. The author makes the reader want to read ahead and allows for reflection that nurses often do not have time to do during their work day. The book makes the reader proud to be a member of the nursing profession.