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Hey Nurse!: Stories from the Other Side of the Bedpan
This was formerly "Toxic Poop: Stories.....". It has been renamed and is available through Amazon.com under the current name of "Hey Nurse! Stories from the Other Side of the Bedpan" author Karen Smith Gibson. This is a sampling of four chapters from book. If you like what you see here, please feel free to check it out on Amazon.com. You may also find other books under Karen Smith Gibson on Amazon.com as well. Either way, thanks for stopping by :)
Karen Smith Gibson, RN, BSN
Karen Smith Gibson, RN, BSN
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6/14/2009 7:53 PM PDT
So very funny, thoughtful, and so very true. I am a nurse of 20 years, took 9 years off, and am re-entering nursing once again.Your story about Grumpy Old Men reminded me of my hospital nursing, practicing primary care on the cardiac and pulmonary unit. We had a patient who had been career military, and felt that women belonged at home. While we were in his private room, preparing him for transfer to the bed side commode and change his bed, we asked him who would be caring for him if women were to stay home? He answered with a "grump". After his bed was made, we transfered him back to bed. My partner nurse looked in the bed side commode and told the "military grump"....you must be feeling much better! She looked at me, and I knew I had to see what was in the pan. This was the longest BM we had ever seen, perfect in diameter, and circled twice around the bottom on the commode. We both used coat hangers to hack the BM into pieces in order to flush the toilet. We could not stop laughing once we entered the break room. Keep up the good writing...nursing is a difficult yet very rewarding career and I look forward to re-entry. Susanne
4/20/2009 3:16 PM PDT
~Karen - Delightful!
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http://www.webook.com/project/Best-regards-gonzodave ; (Poetry - personal best)
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4/20/2009 12:17 PM PDT
Hilarious!!
4/19/2009 5:38 AM PDT
Good humourfull writing! I liked it. So you have my vote;
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4/18/2009 11:10 PM PDT
Really fantastic - definitely have my vote. Good luck!
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4/18/2009 7:40 PM PDT
*most - sorry for the typo.
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4/18/2009 7:40 PM PDT
wow, I read all of the preceding chapters, but this was the mots touching. Well done. You have my vote. I wish I could vote twice for your project.
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4/18/2009 6:32 PM PDT
Hilarious, being in the nursing business myself I can truly relate
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4/16/2009 6:10 PM PDT
you have my vote
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4/15/2009 11:31 AM PDT
I almost choked with laughter, good way to drum up business for the hospital. LOL thumbs up I love it............Russ
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4/15/2009 1:03 AM PDT
having read some more of your book you still get my vote, and i think there is much healing in your accounts!
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4/15/2009 12:59 AM PDT
You have my vote - what you write reminds me of the accounts from my husband who once worked as a medical orderly in a psychiatriac hospital. His stories are touching and compassionate but funny. I think that writing about your experiences demystifies the subject. I could never have been a nurse! This makes interesting, if droll reading. I work at a tertiary institution which used to by a hospital and there is still a treatment unit nearby. Understanding takes away fear and prejudice, though I also understand that this subject does not appeal to all. Good luck.
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4/13/2009 2:48 PM PDT
I thank you for your personal note of apology sent to me. You are certainly welcome to your opinion and I am sorry if what you read offended you in any way.
It's not a topic for everyone and I appreciate your honesty. Thanks again for taking the time to leave your opinion,.
It's not a topic for everyone and I appreciate your honesty. Thanks again for taking the time to leave your opinion,.
4/13/2009 11:34 AM PDT
I wanted to write in again and say, perhaps I was a bit harsh but I think the fact that the project is being billed as "funny" is what made my hackles rise. If you have ever been a patient, you get quite sensitive about things. I have bad memories of insensitive nurses jabbing me with needles so I'm sorry If I appeared too harsh. I think I'm biased, in a bad way.
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4/13/2009 11:19 AM PDT
I'm sorry, hate me if you want to but the book leaves me cold. Having had to go through the hospital system myself dealing with a rare auto-immune disease I have seen all kinds of Doctors and nurses. Some have true compassion but for many it's just a job, but it's Human beings you are talking about here. It's heartbreaking and while I love laughing at myself, I just can't feel ok about being flippant about the mentally ill or diseased. I'm sure the woman who was so ill in the first story was in her own little living nightmare and you walked into it for only a little while. The book makes me feel sad about the whole "business" of health care.
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4/12/2009 5:57 PM PDT
With a story like this, you deserve to be published and much more! The most hilarious work I have seen in this project by a continental mile!!!
My only wish for you is that this book makes you a millionaire!
Travis.
P.S. If this one makes it to the presses, (And I hope it does) I will buy a copy if you agree to let me mail it to you so you can autograph it for me! I'll gladly cover all the shipping charges!
My only wish for you is that this book makes you a millionaire!
Travis.
P.S. If this one makes it to the presses, (And I hope it does) I will buy a copy if you agree to let me mail it to you so you can autograph it for me! I'll gladly cover all the shipping charges!
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4/10/2009 6:08 PM PDT
ROTFLMAO-- I really hate using that acronym, but not only are you a fantastic storyteller, that really sent me into hysterics.
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4/10/2009 1:05 PM PDT
i wish you success.
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4/8/2009 8:25 PM PDT
There is some very funny stuff in here, and some witty writing.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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4/8/2009 12:17 PM PDT
So funny! So touching! I really hope you get published, I'd love to buy this book as a gift to my RN cousin. I voted a big yes :)
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4/7/2009 2:13 PM PDT
Oh for the good old days, when nurses looked like nurses, and actually cared. vote yes.
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4/7/2009 11:03 AM PDT
whats not to love about this book from touching to vomiting it has it all, thumbs up !
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4/6/2009 5:38 PM PDT
You are a very good writer I love your style. I voted for you please vote for my book "King Loverr: Diary of a Philosophical Loner.
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4/6/2009 1:56 PM PDT
And mine, too, Karen. Better luck this time, sweetie.
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4/6/2009 10:34 AM PDT
Its heart felt project God bl;ess mike
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4/6/2009 7:42 AM PDT
You have my vote once again!@
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4/6/2009 7:08 AM PDT
Karen, you have covered the good, the bad and the ugly of nursing in a way that honors all of us in the profession. Your compassion and strong humor combined with your skillful writing ability make this by far the best nursing based book I've read over the years. Best wishes for publishing, it certainly deserves printing. M.
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12/2/2008 9:54 AM PST
nurse to nurse....
Right on the money!!!
Talon
Right on the money!!!
Talon
11/22/2008 10:02 PM PST
Good Day
I hope that you - being one of the 25 who were supposed to be included as one of the winners of the vote process will complain - there were 540 projects in the competition - 54 were supposed to be chosen but webook took less than half in order to cut their work load. They told me that they chose ten percent of the projects which received more than 10 votes.
I hope you will let them know, just as i have, what you think of their unethical behavior.
I hope that you - being one of the 25 who were supposed to be included as one of the winners of the vote process will complain - there were 540 projects in the competition - 54 were supposed to be chosen but webook took less than half in order to cut their work load. They told me that they chose ten percent of the projects which received more than 10 votes.
I hope you will let them know, just as i have, what you think of their unethical behavior.
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11/22/2008 10:01 PM PST
Good Day
I hope that you - being one of the 25 who were supposed to be included as one of the winners of the vote process will complain - there were 540 projects in the competition - 54 were supposed to be chosen but webook took less than half in order to cut their work load. They told me that they chose ten percent of the projects which received more than 10 votes.
I hope you will let them know, just as i have, what you think of their unethical behavior.
I hope that you - being one of the 25 who were supposed to be included as one of the winners of the vote process will complain - there were 540 projects in the competition - 54 were supposed to be chosen but webook took less than half in order to cut their work load. They told me that they chose ten percent of the projects which received more than 10 votes.
I hope you will let them know, just as i have, what you think of their unethical behavior.
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11/21/2008 4:19 PM PST
you have always been so terrific at storytelling!
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11/18/2008 4:46 PM PST
love it
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11/17/2008 1:29 PM PST
MJ told me to vote for you because you rule. I do whatever she wants me to do.
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11/16/2008 1:01 PM PST
Im voting yes
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11/16/2008 9:44 AM PST
Got my vote - Go for it!
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11/16/2008 8:51 AM PST
I love it!
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11/16/2008 8:50 AM PST
I'm laughing out loud, Karen. Great stories and you tell them so well. Thumbs up for you! Good luck...
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11/16/2008 12:03 AM PST
I haven't finished reading this but as a person who works in a nursing profession (who plans to become an rn) I have my own stories and I can really identify and enjoy the stories. if this gets published in a book, I'll buy it for sure
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11/15/2008 8:22 AM PST
put them in order
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11/15/2008 6:51 AM PST
It's great go haed and publish it
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11/14/2008 11:06 PM PST
Nice work, good luck
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11/14/2008 6:21 PM PST
forgot to add this but i love your title. It is very catchy
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11/14/2008 6:21 PM PST
Well put and i like it. GOOD LUCK
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11/14/2008 10:05 AM PST
well thought
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11/14/2008 10:03 AM PST
tech would sound better in full to me
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11/12/2008 4:00 PM PST
That was some funny poop lol keep writing I had a great time reading this
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11/10/2008 10:34 PM PST
You have my vote. I liked it.
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11/10/2008 12:32 PM PST
its good I hope to read all mike
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11/10/2008 12:31 PM PST
You are a good caretaker god bless good luck mike
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11/10/2008 11:28 AM PST
My mom's a nurse -- a few of your stories remind me of her tales. Did you ever consider opening this up as a community anthology? Just curious....
Well-done. Like that it has a preface....grouping articles into themes may have helped it feel more organized.
Well-done. Like that it has a preface....grouping articles into themes may have helped it feel more organized.
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11/9/2008 4:26 PM PST
Why is it that people who put negative comments fail to justify their reasons? I was of the opinion that giving feedback was meant to be constructive? Obviously BellaPatterson has taken the time to read some of the work to be able to provide such an eloquent response?
Here endeth the sermon.
Karen, this is funny stuff, well done! Not sure whether I believe it all...
Good Luck
Here endeth the sermon.
Karen, this is funny stuff, well done! Not sure whether I believe it all...
Good Luck
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11/9/2008 2:14 PM PST
Funny stuff.
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11/7/2008 7:15 AM PST
So far you stand alone, but thank you for your time and your opinion.
11/6/2008 4:58 AM PST
this is crap
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11/5/2008 7:10 PM PST
Great job!
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11/5/2008 7:04 PM PST
So funny
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11/5/2008 1:25 PM PST
great work... thumbs up.
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11/5/2008 1:23 PM PST
I never laughed so hard it was Awesome writing please take look at mine and vote for me email me and I’ll give the link
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11/5/2008 9:23 AM PST
Both amusing, and explicit. ;-)
good luck! nancy
good luck! nancy
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11/5/2008 7:40 AM PST
I laughed so much I nearly pooped myself!! Great job, gets my vote!
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11/5/2008 7:32 AM PST
So funny and touching
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11/5/2008 2:26 AM PST
great read,nurse or not.
sending much luck to you.
sending much luck to you.
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11/4/2008 6:33 PM PST
This is a wonderful read! Good luck, Karen!
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11/4/2008 5:31 PM PST
this will be the Christmas present for all my nurse friends once it is published. M.
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11/4/2008 12:31 PM PST
Great! Good Luck Karen!
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11/4/2008 8:26 AM PST
And one from me, too, Karen.
Good luck to you.
Good luck to you.
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11/4/2008 7:46 AM PST
another vote!
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11/1/2008 7:23 PM PDT
I'll be having a goo at this one, Karen. Have no fear.
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11/1/2008 5:13 PM PDT
will be voting for this one at 1 min pat midnight on the 4th :)
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8/29/2008 8:08 AM PDT
hah loved the book. a great insight into the astounding work of nurses, and you've gained my respect :) good luck with editing and (hopefully) publishing!
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8/24/2008 11:58 PM PDT
Think this is great!
As a current Nursing Student I found it a very interesting and informative read. I'll try my best to duck and dive in a poop situation! Also loved Psych Rotation. I never looked forward to my Mental Health Placement and this bought back some memories.
Your book is very well written and extremely amusing.
As a current Nursing Student I found it a very interesting and informative read. I'll try my best to duck and dive in a poop situation! Also loved Psych Rotation. I never looked forward to my Mental Health Placement and this bought back some memories.
Your book is very well written and extremely amusing.
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8/8/2008 10:53 AM PDT
I laughed through this whole book. I'll certainly buy this when it publishes and send it to a friend that finished nursing school last year.
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8/7/2008 3:37 PM PDT
That's great! I love your new photo!
That sure lure them in . . . and once in, they'll be amused (and grossed out!). nancy
That sure lure them in . . . and once in, they'll be amused (and grossed out!). nancy
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8/6/2008 6:56 PM PDT
I like your new "teaser." And, is that the same picture as during the vote? It looks different, brighter. Maybe just crop it in 1/2 so that the nurse is the left half of a vertical photo, instead of 1/4 of a horizontal photo. I think that vertical photos show up better on the site.
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8/1/2008 9:19 PM PDT
It just seems to me if the book doesn’t come into focus until chapters 6,7 & 8 you may need to rework it . . .
jfx
jfx
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8/1/2008 7:21 PM PDT
If I stay on this site any longer I'll be heading to work before I get some sleep. This made me laugh. And I needed one today. Thanks.
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8/1/2008 6:33 PM PDT
voters, please consider 6,7,8 for a voting zone. Thanks for looking and casting your vote!!
8/1/2008 2:22 PM PDT
LOL
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8/1/2008 2:19 PM PDT
So funny Karen! OMG I made your book (of course, thank God you changed my name)!
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8/1/2008 9:48 AM PDT
voters please consider 6,7,8 for a voting zone and thanks for looking!
8/1/2008 9:05 AM PDT
The individual stories are engaging, but I wonder if they are stronger than the project as a whole. It feels disjointed, but with a stronger introduction that weaves it all together it could be wonderful.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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8/1/2008 8:06 AM PDT
Karen, your writing feels like the truth, and that is something both Stephen King (grin) and I admire. Frankly, I was uncomfortable with some of the passages, but what can I say? We're all squeamish about SOME things.
Years ago I read a book about a pathologist, and while it had a lot of "gooey" parts, I was pulled in, and even found myself considering a medical vocation. (I got over that)
Your work has some of the same qualities, and I believe it may well speak to potential nurses, and perhaps potential doctors as well.
To that end, and this is only my feeling about it--you have to chart your own course--I think leaning just a bit closer to the comedic (you do some of that quite well already) might be a good idea. I am pretty sure that the movie and TV show M*A*S*H* did a lot to bring people into the medical professions back in the day.
Good work. You've got my vote.
-r
Years ago I read a book about a pathologist, and while it had a lot of "gooey" parts, I was pulled in, and even found myself considering a medical vocation. (I got over that)
Your work has some of the same qualities, and I believe it may well speak to potential nurses, and perhaps potential doctors as well.
To that end, and this is only my feeling about it--you have to chart your own course--I think leaning just a bit closer to the comedic (you do some of that quite well already) might be a good idea. I am pretty sure that the movie and TV show M*A*S*H* did a lot to bring people into the medical professions back in the day.
Good work. You've got my vote.
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7/31/2008 12:55 PM PDT
Voters: Please consider 6,7,8 as the voting zone. Thank you
7/31/2008 10:06 AM PDT
Yes, chapter 6 is especially "gross." Enjoy your voice: clear, confident, detailed.
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7/29/2008 10:26 AM PDT
For a real feel for what the entire book is about, please consider 6,7,8 for a voting zone. .Thanks for looking and casting your vote!
7/28/2008 8:56 PM PDT
I'm beginning nursing school this fall- thanks for the crash course! :)
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7/27/2008 4:23 AM PDT
OMG!!!! This story has to be true because it's so vivid.
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7/27/2008 12:06 AM PDT
Just a reminder to all those voting:
Please read 6,7,8 for a true idea of what the rest of the book is like.
~Karen
Please read 6,7,8 for a true idea of what the rest of the book is like.
~Karen
7/22/2008 8:09 PM PDT
This is a great story about what its like to be a nurse.
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7/22/2008 10:02 AM PDT
For a true sampling, please read chapters 6,7,8 if you are not planning on reading the whole peice. These chapters pretty much give you a general idea of the rest of the book. Thanks for voting!
7/22/2008 9:37 AM PDT
nice way to turn a phrase (or two)
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7/22/2008 9:35 AM PDT
I have to admit, some of these stories are gross :-) but in an entertaining way.
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7/22/2008 9:30 AM PDT
FUnny!
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7/21/2008 7:44 PM PDT
A funny handling of a delicate subject. Your passion for your choosen profession is easily recognized.
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7/18/2008 8:25 PM PDT
Please read chapters 6,7,8 for voting zone. These chapters represent a true sampling of the book.
7/18/2008 8:15 PM PDT
Great stories! I like most of them (the ones I have had time to read and re-read.
Thanks! and hopefully it becomes published soon!
Thanks! and hopefully it becomes published soon!
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7/18/2008 3:15 PM PDT
Enjoyable read, over all.
I took your suggestion and read chapters 6, 7, and 8. I also read parts of a few other chapters. Your stories are well told, but some of the "endings" seem weak. For example, Ch. 19, ends with:
"She and I both laughed at the telling and I assured her that this particular story would make its way into the book. And it did. Thanks “Diane”!"
I would end by revealing the true identity of the hearing aid, rather than with the above quote. Work it into the introduction of the piece AFTER you get the readers attention and end on the strongest part of the story.
The way you ended the story about Mr. D is better -- when someone misreads what really happened on the night shift based on him peacefully sleeping.
Good Luck!
I took your suggestion and read chapters 6, 7, and 8. I also read parts of a few other chapters. Your stories are well told, but some of the "endings" seem weak. For example, Ch. 19, ends with:
"She and I both laughed at the telling and I assured her that this particular story would make its way into the book. And it did. Thanks “Diane”!"
I would end by revealing the true identity of the hearing aid, rather than with the above quote. Work it into the introduction of the piece AFTER you get the readers attention and end on the strongest part of the story.
The way you ended the story about Mr. D is better -- when someone misreads what really happened on the night shift based on him peacefully sleeping.
Good Luck!
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7/18/2008 2:38 PM PDT
Interesting write. Some very amusing parts. I don't know about the title though.
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7/18/2008 9:04 AM PDT
Hey guys, I did not choose my own voting zone. For a real feel of the book, read chapters 6,7,8 because that gives you the premise on which the book is built.
7/13/2008 1:43 PM PDT
Karen -- I will check this out shortly, but today is my birthday so I'm going to go celebrate!
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7/5/2008 11:35 AM PDT
Hello Karen,
Finally I "got" some time.
1. "That's going in my memoirs one day". What do you mean with this sentence? It is not very clear to me.
2. oughta - ought to?
3. I think that the most important thing here is the PASSION YOU SHOW when being a NURSE. And this should be included here somehow. Probably at the end of this introduction in CAPS as Melissa stated in her WWW blog.
4. Were you able to place pictures in the other project?
Pegasee
Finally I "got" some time.
1. "That's going in my memoirs one day". What do you mean with this sentence? It is not very clear to me.
2. oughta - ought to?
3. I think that the most important thing here is the PASSION YOU SHOW when being a NURSE. And this should be included here somehow. Probably at the end of this introduction in CAPS as Melissa stated in her WWW blog.
4. Were you able to place pictures in the other project?
Pegasee
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