Can you recommend some interesting Nursing short stories?

There was a nurse who worked in a pediatric ward. A little boy there was so afraid of getting a shot. When the nurse finally managed to give him the shot, the boy immediately stopped crying and said 'That wasn't so bad!' with a big smile. The nurse couldn't help but laugh at how quickly his mood changed.

Sure. 'The Oncology Nurse's Guide to Cancer Care' is a great pick. It has stories that cover a wide range of oncology topics. The stories are written in a way that makes complex medical concepts easy to understand. For example, it has stories about how to manage chemotherapy side effects, which is very practical for nurses.

Well, in one school, a kid got a bad cut on his finger during an art class. The school nurse rushed in with her first - aid kit. She carefully cleaned the wound, applied some antiseptic, and bandaged it up. She also taught the kid how to keep it clean to avoid infection. And she followed up with the kid every day until it was fully healed.

One adult nursing story could be about a nurse who helped an elderly patient regain mobility after a major surgery. The nurse was patient, doing physical therapy exercises with the patient daily. Through gentle encouragement and proper care, the patient was able to walk again, which was a great achievement for both the patient and the nurse.

One adult nursing story could be about a nurse who took extra time to comfort an elderly patient who was feeling lonely. The nurse sat and talked with the patient, held their hand, and made them feel truly cared for during their stay in the hospital.

Well, I know a story where a nurse was taking care of an elderly woman who was always forgetting things. One day, the woman thought the nurse was her granddaughter and started asking about her school grades. The nurse just went along with it and had a really funny conversation.

Sure. One time in nursing school clinical, I was assigned to an elderly patient. He was so kind and told me all about his life in the old days while I was taking his vitals. It was like a history lesson and a patient - care session combined.

There is also 'Call the Midwife' by Jennifer Worth. Although it focuses on midwifery which is related to nursing. It has many heart - warming and challenging stories about taking care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and post - natal period, which can give nurses a lot of insights.

There was a story in my nursing school where a classmate accidentally mixed up two medications during a practical exam. Thankfully, the instructor noticed right away. It was a scary moment but also a very important lesson for all of us. It emphasized the need for extreme caution and double - checking when handling medications in a real - life nursing situation.

One of the best nursing novels is 'The English Patient'. It beautifully weaves together a complex story of love, war, and the power of human connection. Another great one is 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which provides deep insights into the world of mental health nursing through its vivid characters and thought - provoking plot.