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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Dorm Living

Dorm mothers in the 1970s enforced rules that intimated young women needed protection from young men. Imagine their horror at today's co-ed dorms... quite common in colleges and universities in the 21st century.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

“You’re going to love Hadley Hall. Let’s get you checked in.” At the end of the long walkway, they climbed the wide circular steps to the porch that ran the length of the building. Students and families sat in white rocking chairs and on swings anchored to the high porch roof. Sally pushed open one of the ornate double doors into the formal lobby of Frannie’s new home, a large space dotted with comfortable groupings of chairs and sofas.

Sally stopped at the baroque, hotel-style front desk. “Let me introduce you to Mrs. Crandall, our dorm mother.” Mrs. Crandall welcomed the Brauns while Sally picked up the keys to Frannie’s suite.

“Males are allowed in the suites only on move-in day,” Sally explained as they walked toward the end of one first floor wing.

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JD and T Baker and Goodman

The Wake-Up Call

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Dorm Living

Dorm mothers in the 1970s enforced rules that intimated young women needed protection from young men. Imagine their horror at today's co-ed dorms... quite common in colleges and universities in the 21st century.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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