Lifestyle Books

Redefining Retirement for Nurses: Finding Meaning in Retirement

Through the shared stories of 26 retired nurses from around the world, you'll discover that the skills and achievements you have gained in nursing can form the foundation for a meaningful transition into retired life. Whether you are considering a second career, volunteer opportunities, travel, or spending time with family and friends, this book provides the advice and tools you'll need to create the retired life you envision.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781945157332 | Release Date: 2017

Caritas Coaching

Nurses have historically been the heart of healing, but today’s care providers are often ill-prepared for the toll of their heavy workload. This new book presents the Caritas Coach Education Program, based on the moral, ethical, philosophical, and practice principles of Caring Science. Caritas Coaching provides nurses and other caregivers a deep, intimate look at how to infuse their practice with Caring Science, a scientific and philosophical context to explore, describe, and research human healing.

Price: US $49.95 | ISBN: 9781945157295 | Release Date: 2017

Nurse Burnout: Overcoming Stress in Nursing

While nursing is a rewarding profession, the long hours, physical and mental exhaustion, heavy workloads, and organizational change are stressors that often lead to burnout. Adopting healthy coping behaviors are key for a successful career and overall life satisfaction! In this book, author Suzanne Waddill-Goad provides practical solutions and strategies for fresh thinking, including ways to prevent burnout in the first place, harness and manage overwhelming stress, and set new priorities to care for yourself.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781-938835889 | Release Date: 2016

Cultural Sensibility in Healthcare: A Personal & Professional Guidebook

In this highly informative handbook, Sally Ellis Fletcher offers healthcare providers a process that encourages them to consider their own attitudes, biases, beliefs, and prejudices when interacting with patients and co-workers. It challenges them to explore culture as it affects their professional roles, enabling more culturally aware and sensitive healthcare encounters.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781-937554958 | Release Date: 2015

Four Seasons of Grieving: A Nurse's Journey to Healing

Beautifully illustrated in full color, Four Seasons of Grieving is a small but powerful book that is part guidebook and part memoir of one nurse’s
grieving journey and the practical guidance and wisdom that she gleaned along the way.

Price: US $19.95 | ISBN: 9781-938835964 | Release Date: 2015

B is for Balance, Second Edition

This fully revised, expanded, and updated second edition offers even more practical tips, tools, and tricks for rebalancing your life. Learn how to set a course of action to build the life and career you want, need, and deserve. You’ll get tools and tips on how to simplify your life, reduce stress, manage your exposure to technology, and so much more.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781-938835841 | Release Date: 2014

Re-Entry: A Guide for Nurses Dealing with Substance Use Disorder

Written with compassion and insight, this is a must-have personal recovery compass for nurses traveling from addiction to professional reentry. It is also a resource for those who deal with coworkers, family, or peers who struggle with substance use disorders.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781-938835155 | Release Date: 2013

Man Up! A Practical Guide for Men in Nursing

The author and contributors of Man Up!—some of the most successful male leaders in nursing today—have chosen to defy the odds and pursue their passion for nursing care. Man Up! delivers expert advice, practical information, and a formula for success for male students and nurses at all levels.

Price: US $34.95 | ISBN: 9781-937554873 | Release Date: 2013

Night Shift Nursing

Nurses who work nights are at higher risk for health problems than their day-shift peers. Night Shift Nursing provides tips and tools to stay healthy and successful. From energizing fitness routines and nutritious food options to reconstructing sleep patterns and balancing family and personal relationships, this book can help nurses love the night shift!

Price: US $29.95 | ISBN: 9781-937554675 | Release Date: 2013

Volunteering at Home and Abroad

Volunteering your time and talents to those in need can be a rewarding experience. Knowing that your efforts could improve the life of one person – or even the lives of a family or an entire community – can inspire you to reach out beyond your comfort zone.

But how do you get started? This book serves as an excellent resource for finding a volunteer organization and selecting a program that is a good fit with your personal goals.

Once you’ve embarked on your journey, how do you make the most of your experience? Do you know what cultural practices to take into consideration while providing care? How will you keep safe and healthy?

Volunteering at Home and Abroad: The Essential Guide for Nurses helps you answer these critical questions and more. Authors Jeanne Leffers, PhD, RN, and Julia Plotnick, MPH, RN, FAAN, have volunteered extensively in both the United States and abroad and draw on their experiences to bring you this crucial roadmap for designing the best volunteer experience possible.

Price: US $12.99 | ISBN: 9781-93053898-6 | Release Date: 2011

Fit Nurse: Your Total Plan for Getting Fit and Living Well

As a nurse, you make a difference in the lives of your patients every day—but do you sacrifice your health and fitness goals in the process?

Fit Nurse will empower and inspire you to make a difference in your own life with:

Comprehensive wellness plans that work, even with your demanding schedule
Practical tips for improving your life
Inspiration for reaching your goals
Methods for increasing your energy level
Proven professional advice on nutrition, fitness, weight management, and improving back pain—from someone who has been helping nurses restore their health and fitness for more than 10 years.

So kick off your shoes, relax, have fun and become a Fit Nurse!

Price: US $24.95 | ISBN: 9781-930538-94-8 | Release Date: 2010