Treasures of a Nurse's Heart - My Mother's Memoirs of Love and Wisdom for Everyday Life (Paperback)

Treasures of a Nurse's Heart: My Mother's Memoirs of Love and Wisdom for Everyday Life is a collection of twenty heartfelt, moving, and sometimes hilarious stories highlighting the extraordinary fifty-year nursing career of Martha Smith, RN. Whether throwing a pajama party to brighten the spirits of young female nursing home residents, devising a special care plan for a frightened Auschwitz survivor, being chased down a hallway by an angry rooster, or keeping an Alzheimer's patient safe by dressing her in an old nurse's uniform, it's evident that nursing was far more than simply a profession to this devoted nurse. With poignant Life Lessons at the end of each story, this delightful and captivating book reminds readers we all have the ability to make a difference in the world and to celebrate the small moments that bring us joy and laughter. Written by her daughter, Lisa Smith Wagner, this mother-daughter team leaves a powerful and lasting impression. These amazing stories show the impact one person can have on the life of others. I love the Life Lessons because you can take away a message for your own life. honestly tell you that these stories are Martha. Thank you for this wonderful gift. now they are treasures of my heart as well. -Mary Curley, Administrator South Tampa Health & Rehabilitation Center

General

Imprint:	Iuniverse, Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2006
First published:	March 2006
Authors:	Lisa S Wagner
As told to:	Martha M. Smith
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	148
ISBN-13:	978-0-595-37715-2
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General
LSN:	0-595-37715-7
Barcode:	9780595377152

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