Silent Struggle

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

Katie, a stoic young Native American, faces family pressures, a developing distant romantic relationship, and stress from nursing school clinicals during her junior year at Crestmont University in Dallas. Her dream of becoming a nurse is challenged when her mother suffers an injury that could force her to stay on the farm, assume her mother’s duties, and postpone her education, perhaps permanently. Compounding her stress, Katie’s childhood friend and soulmate’s demand for a greater level of commitment drives her into an emotional spiral as she tries to balance her dream of becoming a nurse and her love for John. The academically sound Katie finds that book learning is not sufficient for success in the clinical setting. Her frustration grows as she encounters difficulty in implementing her carefully crafted patient care plans. Her relationship with the Nurseketeers, her best friends and support system, deteriorates as she tries unsuccessfully to cope. She struggles in silence, turning in secret to alcohol to quell the chaos of clinical practice and putting herself in jeopardy of failing out of nursing school.

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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

Learning from Mistakes

Errors are often our most powerful instructors. After making a mistake, looking beyond the initial relief that the consequences were manageable, can promote actionable changes, ensuring that a single moment of fortune yields permanent improvements in safety, accuracy, and mindfulness.The true value in a mistake lies in the self-reflection and growth it can prompt. A minor misstep can serve as a crucial wake-up call without causing harm. Rather than succumbing to panic or defensive excuses, accepting accountability enables one thoughtful exploration that can transform a dangerous oversight into a lasting professional lesson. When paired with constructive feedback and guidance, acknowledging our mistakes helps build the resilience, competence, and critical thinking required to excel.

Book Excerpt

Silent Struggle

Even though I don’t expect there will be any serious repercussions this time, medication errors can be deadly. You are fortunate, Young Lady. Tell me what you will do differently to prevent such an error in the future?”

Katie closed her eyes and gathered her thoughts. “I would prepare two separate trays. Even if the cups tipped over, all the medications on the tray would be for the same patient.”

“Very good. You might also consider placing a note with the name of each patient on the tray. Then there would be no confusion if you laid the trays down.”

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Silent Struggle

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Learning from Mistakes

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Silent Struggle

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