Hugs for Nurses: Stories, Sayings, and Scriptures to Encourage and Inspire

by Philis Boultinghouse

For the endless hours and countless ways nurses bring comfort to the suffering, this special book gives a hug to a thoughtful nurse that will be truly memorable. Touching stories, thoughtful messag

128 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Stanjay Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

With Nurses Week just around the corner, I wanted to read something that would remind me why I chose this profession. This marks year 18 for me, and on the tough days, I sometimes need a little encouragement. This book was a short and sweet reminder that, at our core, nurses are servants—our work is rooted in service to others.

The book also carries a spiritual undertone, with the author weaving scripture into heartfelt stories that highlight the virtues nurses embody—hope, love, peace, empathy, and more. While some of the stories felt a bit embellished, the messages behind them still resonated. I especially enjoyed the illustrations, meaningful quotes, and scripture references throughout.

This is definitely a book nurses can return to whenever they need a reminder of the impact they have on their patients’ lives.

[Sophie Bartelt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unrealistic scenarios, i.e., no doctor talks like that to a patient with paralysis; no CNA is that good, no nurse supervisor is that rude to a new nurse grad.

[Craig · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is not the book I hoped it would be, it is a very Christian book, which looking at my other selections, I wouldn't mind, but I was not expecting it to be so and it does not sell itself as such.

[Hanan Al-ahmed · Rating 2 out of 5]

it is a 6/10 book not as good as expected