Bandon Public Library

Neither in my own nursing education at the B.S.N. nor at the M.S.N. level, was it even suggested, much less required, that I read any of Florence Nightingale's original writings. Even as a nurse educator for over 30 years, I did not require my students to read her writings either. After reading this book, I now believe it is a void in the education of a nurse not to read at least some of the writings of the founder of modern day nursing. Notes on...

A New York Times bestselling author weaves a heartwarming tale of redemptive grace and the spirit of Christmas.

Every year Sarah Lindeman celebrates Christmas the same way, placing one special ornament on her tiny tree on each of the twelve days of Christmas. It is her time to remember where she came from, who she is today, and how long ago a song gave her another chance at love.. But this year the ritual is different. This year...

Martha Andersson may be 79 years old and live in a retirement home, but that doesnt mean shes ready to stop enjoying life. So when the new management of Diamond House starts cutting corners to save money, Martha and her four closest friends--Brains, The Rake, Christina and Anna-Gretta (a.k.a. The League of Pensioners)--wont stand for it. Fed up with early bedtimes and overcooked veggies, this group of feisty seniors sets about to regain their independence,...

A doctor is forced to work in a nursing home after being caught running a practice that took advantage of the elderly. While there he learns about the importance of compassion and loyalty and the true meaning of love.

This is a spirited, touching tale of three dynamic siblings who will do anything to bring their grandmother home for Christmas.

With help from Pondside Manor's quirky, twentysomething kitchen worker Foster Kresowik, resident Robert Kallman creates The World of Pondside, a video game that delights the nursing home's residents by allowing them to virtually relive moments from days long past, or even create new ones. Robert's game enlivens the halls of Pondside Manor, but chaos ensues when he is found dead. If any resident witnessed his death, they're not telling. And it's far...

The author recalls her time living and working as a nurse on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides.

"This second practice test will help prepare you for the format, content, and timing found on the official Mathematics section of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Exam (PAX). It includes 40 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations and an instant score report that will help focus your studies." --

"This first practice test will help prepare you for the format, content, and timing found on the official Science section of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pre-Admission Exam (PAX). It includes 60 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations and an instant score report that will help focus your studies." --

In New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr's gripping standalone, a grandmother in her sixties emerges from a mental fog to find she's trapped in her worst nightmare Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's Unit in a nursing home. With no memory of how she ended up in this position, Rose is sure that something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators...