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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Author Insight

Managing Disappointment

Disappointment is about the gap between what we expect and what actually happens. Managing disappointment is about the intrinsic ability to set realistic expectations and have a Plan B for what comes next. It's about recognizing what we can control and what we can't, and being prepared for whatever happens. Hope for the best outcome, but be prepared to succeed in a different way when things don't pan out. Disappointment isn't a dead end; it's only a detour... when you're prepared to take a deep breath and shift your focus from what happened to what's next.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

“Wow!” cried Missy, reading the card inside. “Theta’s my first visit. When do you meet with the Theta’s?”

Frannie stood silent, her shoulders slumped, staring at her card in dismay. “Theta Rho Xi isn’t on my list at all. How can that be?”

Missy hesitated, then forced a smile. “We can be in different sororities and still spend lots of time together. Maybe one of the others is the best for a nursing major. Come on. Let’s get a seat and hear what comes next.”

Frannie, still despondent, followed Missy into the auditorium. She couldn’t take her eyes off the list that should have made her whoop with joy.

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The Wake-Up Call

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Managing Disappointment

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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