Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: The Stories of Nursing

by Carolyn Hope Smeltzer

Stories about nurses are scarce, but stories about nurses who have accomplished extraordinary feats are almost non-existent. This beautifully produced, full-color book breaks that trend with stories about nurses who, in their daily lives, have made outstanding contributions in extraordinary ways in their communities. From around the globe, authors have contributed over 100 stories and images of nurses guaranteed to make you laugh, cry andapplaud as you learn of their accomplishments. These stories capture the diversity, intensity and heroism of nursing. Collectively, they form a fascinating mosaic describing the fullness of the nursing profession.

226 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Geraldine Kelly]

As a contributor to this book, I feel honored to have met the women we all wrote about- They are what is great in nursing today.