The Wake-Up Call

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

In 1970, pampered, naïve, Philly-born Frannie is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of nursing school and college life in Dallas. A love-hate relationship erupts when Robin, her fiery, red-headed roommate, arrives from Chicago to find Frannie's belongings covering every inch of space in their room, and Frannie nowhere in sight. Adding fuel to the fire, Frannie pursues a relationship with a sophomore hunk whom Robin insists is pond scum. She ignores her suitemates' pleas to join their study group, insisting her high school achievements will guarantee her success in college. Frannie's wake-up call comes after nearly two semesters of disastrous decision-making. She finds herself flunking out and her nursing career ending before it begins. With support from an unexpected source, she faces the biggest decision of her life - one that no matter the outcome will upend her future.

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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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Learning Commitment

Sometimes a commitment to learn comes to late to be effective.... but even that can be a learning experience.

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The Wake-Up Call

“The test questions might as well have been written in Greek! I waited too long to start studying.” She unfolded the paper revealing the red “F” in the upper right corner. Devastation washed over her, and she hurried from the lab before she burst into tears. In the dorm, tears blurred her vision and a torrent of thoughts spilled over one another. “I’ve only got six weeks left before finals and I’m failing.”

Robin found Frannie curled up on her bed, mired in self-pity. “C’mon,” she said softly but firmly. “We need to fix this.”

Frannie turned away and buried her face in her pillow. “It’s OK, Robin. Go to lunch. I’ll figure it out.”

“No, we’ll figure it out.” Robin rolled Frannie toward her. “Sometimes it takes a wake-up call to bring things into focus. I oughta know.”

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

The Wake-Up Call

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Learning Commitment

Sometimes a commitment to learn comes to late to be effective.... but even that can be a learning experience.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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