"Humorous, candid and compassionate! One of the best books in its genre." Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dawn had no idea what she wanted to do with her life but a set of circumstances collide that see her attending an interview for nurse training in 1977. There follows what someone describes as a howling good read. The memoir follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse during the 1970s. It is written with humour and candour but also a great deal of compassion. The book follows the author's experiences as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. As you are drawn into the book you will be introduced to many unforgettable patients' and their stories, while getting to know a cracking good storyteller, when you follow her onto the hospital wards. Dawn shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during that era. 'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.''I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.''WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward. The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different environments draws you in and helps you to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training. The most challenging placements are shared with humour and understanding, acknowledging her weaknesses. remember, she writes, she is still a teenager coming across daily what most people will not experience in a lifetime. As well as providing an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse,is a warmly written medical biography that treats us to a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This funny &amp; poignant nursing memoir will make you laugh and make you cry. Pick up this page turning book today. Author Interview:What made you want to write a nursing memoir? I think, in a way, it was inevitable. I have always been a reader and whilst I love to read fiction, I tend to read more non-fiction and biographies than anything else. At first I started writing for myself and perhaps for future generations of family to find when researching a family tree. As the book developed, I became that young girl again and the vivid memories of patients and friends came flooding back. I felt that their stories and bravery needed to be shared. The other reason was that the memories made me laugh and remember the days when I loved nursing, there was so much fun and camaraderie at that time. Were there any times when you wanted to give up writing the memoir? Yes, indeed. Initially I started the work while still working full time and it was difficult to find the time and the discipline to write, it tended to be start, stop, start for about a year. I really gave up when my laptop met with an accident and I lost five chapters that could not be recovered. At that point I did give up and it wasn't until I broke my foot at work and had to take some time off that I found myself with too much time on my hands as I was unable to drive. I found the old file with the original chapters and started again - finishing the book in six weeks. The rest is history. Who would enjoy this book? Anyone who likes human interest stories and hospital dramas.

Hurry up Nurse: Memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s

Biographies & Memoirs

Brookes, Dawn

Community & Culture

Dawn Brookes Publishing

This book cleverly provides a credible and engaging back story to the traditional account of Jesus healing the lame man, by a description of events triggered by adolescent resentment and rebellion, which fits into a modern setting as well as a biblical one. Suitable for reading aloud or for reluctant readers to tackle themselves, I can see this book will be welcomed for use in school assemblies and libraries, mixed age Sunday School classes and as a gift. It will particularly appeal to boys who are hard to please. Recommended for ages 7-11. Reviewer: Fiona Fox, teacher with over 30 years experience in Primary and Sunday Schools, School Librarian and R.E. Co-ordinator This wonderful children's bible story book brings one of the miracles of Jesus in the bible to life. It covers youth rebellion, suffering and forgiveness all in one short book. Jesus heals a man on a stretcher is the second book in 'The Miracles of Jesus' series. It is a Bible story based on the miracle of the healing of a man who was lowered through the roof of a house where Jesus was healing people. The story is told through the eyes of the man who was healed. It begins with his earlier life and how he came to be paralysed following an accident. Follow the twists and turns in the life of this man who grows up from being a bitter young boy to a joyful man. The reader can share in the excitement of the man as he moves from total disbelief to complete elation as he becomes the receiver of a miracle and is able to walk again. Sensitively illustrated throughout, this book will provide entertainment to children whilst providing a new way of learning a well-known biblical story. This book is suitable for use in Sunday school and schools as well as for personal reading and learning. Look out for more in the Miracles of Jesus Series

Jesus heals a man on a stretcher

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

From the first night when they encounter 'screaming girl' and cockroaches in the kitchen, these nurses' know they are in for challenging days ahead! Draughty windows, radiators that won't switch off, food that goes missing day &amp; night and constant noise while enclosed in tiny rooms. Will these nurses' from all over the United Kingdom ever manage the stresses and strains of learning and shift work in a specialist hospital? This sequel to Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s, follows the author to London in 1980. Here she takes up further training at a hospital in the heart of the capital’s East End. The author moves into a nurses’ home so expect some antics as she and her new found friends settle in. Hurry up Nurse 2: London Calling is another charming medical biography that includes humour and compassion as you would expect from this author. There is a lot of nursing and medical history to pack in as the experiences are set in a hospital specialising in heart and chest surgery. Cancer chemotherapy is in its infancy, open heart surgery is fast becoming routine and tuberculosis is ever present in the east end so there’s a lot to learn. Added to all of this is the enquiring mind of a young nurse who, having been told to avoid the hospital God squad does the exact opposite. There are some lovable characters in this book, from the charming Mr Robinson who sees potential in this lively young woman, now aged twenty-one, to the energetic Mrs Chang, the girls in the nurses’ home, the night porter and of course the patients’ who touch all of their lives. If you liked the first book in this series, you will love this one.

Hurry up Nurse 2: London Calling

Hurry up Nurse! Large Print Edition Wonderful book. Nursing was such fun then, thank you for a wonderful read Amazon Customer You can feel the love and compassion coming out of each page Amazon Customer Hurry up Nurse! is a nurse memoir that follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse in the 1970s. Written with humour and candour, it follows the experiences of the author as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. This book treats the reader to a peep behind the scenes as we enter the hospital wards. The author shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during the era. 'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.' 'I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.' 'WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward. The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different settings draws the reader in and helps us to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training. As well as an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse is a warmly written medical biography that provides a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This heart warming book will make you laugh and make you cry. The book is a MUST read for anyone who loves nursing memoirs. Whether you are medical or not you will enjoy this book.

Hurry up Nurse!: Memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s

A wonderfully crafted book that resonated deeply...BL. Very pleased to discover this bright new star. L. Easy to read, enjoyable and very funny. P.M. An accomplished storyteller - her style of writing is relaxed and easy on the senses and I am hopeful that she will follow up this book with further reminiscences. R.F. If you have ever worked or been in hospital or if you are someone who loves medical and nursing biographies, you will love this raw and original book because it provides a real insight into hospital life back in the day. Dawn had no idea what she wanted to do with her life but a set of circumstances collide that see her attending an interview for nurse training in 1977. There follows what someone describes as a howling good read. The memoir follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse during the 1970s. It is written with humour and candour but also a great deal of compassion. The book follows the author's experiences as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. As you are drawn into the book you will be introduced to many unforgettable patients' and their stories, while getting to know a cracking good storyteller, when you follow her onto the hospital wards. Dawn shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during that era. 'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.' 'I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.' 'WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward. The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different environments draws you in and helps you to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training. The most challenging placements are shared with humour and understanding, acknowledging her weaknesses. Remember, she writes, she is still a teenager coming across daily what most people will not experience in a lifetime. As well as providing an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse, is a warmly written medical biography that treats us to a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This funny & poignant nursing memoir will make you laugh and make you cry. Pick up this page turning book today. Author Interview: What made you want to write a nursing memoir? I think, in a way, it was inevitable. I have always been a reader and whilst I love to read fiction, I tend to read more non-fiction and biographies than anything else. At first I started writing for myself and perhaps for future generations of family to find when researching a family tree. As the book developed, I became that young girl again and the vivid memories of patients and friends came flooding back. I felt that their stories and bravery needed to be shared. The other reason was that the memories made me laugh and remember the days when I loved nursing, there was so much fun and camaraderie at that time. Were there any times when you wanted to give up writing the memoir? Yes, indeed. Initially I started the work while still working full time and it was difficult to find the time and the discipline to write, it tended to be start, stop, start for about a year. I really gave up when my laptop met with an accident and I lost five chapters that could not be recovered. At that point I did give up and it wasn't until I broke my foot at work and had to take some time off that I found myself with too much time on my hands as I was unable to drive. I found the old file with the original chapters and started again - finishing the book in six weeks. The rest is history. Who would enjoy this book? Anyone who likes human interest stories and medical dramas.

Hurry up Nurse 2 Large Print Edition: London Calling

A unique and original fictional account of a well known bible story. 
Jesus feeds a big crowd is narrated from the point of view of the boy who provided Jesus with the loaves and fishes that were used to feed the 5,000. 
It is always a pleasure to present children with a different take on a bible story they may have heard many times before. This edition has been completely re-illustrated and enhances the story. 
Recommended for use in Sunday schools, schools and for personal reading. The book will be mainly enjoyed by children aged 4-8 years. Kids may need to hide it from their parents though as many adults enjoy this one too.

Jesus feeds a big crowd: A very special day (Miracles of Jesus)

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