Mountains to Climb

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

Leslie, the overachiever of the four Nurseketeers, is passionate about working in the operating room. Struggling with setting priorities and the inability to say no, Leslie can’t keep up with her studies, meet the expectations of her basketball coach, serve effectively as president of the Student Nurses’ Association, work part time, and remain fully engaged with the love of her life. Her dream of becoming a nurse is challenged when she fails the first exam of her senior year. Compounding her frustration, she and her mother are arguing. The relationship with her boyfriend is heading for the rocks and her world is crumbling as her challenges loom like mountains to climb, the summit hidden by clouds of frustration, failure, and despair.

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Author Biography

Joy Don Baker & Terri Goodman, nursing students in the ‘70s like the fictional characters in their Nurseketeers series, are both writers in professional nursing literature. They met in the ‘80s and have remained friends for years. As co-authors, their mission is to share enjoyment, writing, and learning through meaningful stories about diverse nursing characters. Both are well-established leaders in perioperative nursing. Dr. Baker teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington and served as the editor-in-chief of AORN Journal. Dr. Goodman is an entrepreneur and an approved provider of continuing education as the principal at Terri Goodman & Associates. Baker & Goodman have produced the award-winning book A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering, the definitive how-to guide that leads readers through creating a partnership, establishing a productive work environment, and producing a work of fiction, non-fiction, or journal article.

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Author Insight

Nursing is as Diverse as Nurses

Nursing is far from a one-size-fits-all profession; it is a vast landscape of opportunity as diverse as the patients it serves. From the fast-paced intensity of the ER and OR to the quiet reflection of hospice care, nursing spans countless specialties, clinical settings, and non-traditional environments. A nurse’s practice might include a bustling hospital department, a flight helicopter, a research laboratory, a corporate office, or a neighborhood school. This extraordinary variety ensures that every nurse can find a specialty that feels just right. Whether a clinician excels under pressure, possesses a passion for education, or prefers analytical desk work in informatics, nursing accommodates every personality, skill set, and stage of life. Nursing also supports the seamless transition from one environment to another. Nursing is a lifelong journey where individuality is celebrated, empowering every nurse to discover their unique niche and make a lasting impact.

Book Excerpt

Mountains to Climb

Frannie sat on the arm of Leslie’s chair and gave her a hug. “You know,” she said, “it’s not always about the nursing care we give a patient; sometimes it’s simply that we care.”

“That’s exactly how I feel,” Katie said, “and it’s the kind of nursing that attracts me… where the quality time we spend with patients and their families is what they treasure most. Community nursing sounds like the right place for me. I certainly don’t care much for hospital routines and time constraints.”

“Well, you can have it,” Leslie said with conviction. “I’m sticking with the OR where I can be focused and organized, and I like the challenge of each patient’s case, except 3-11 is killing me.”

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

Mountains to Climb

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Nursing is as Diverse as Nurses

Book Excerpt

Mountains to Climb

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