Kit Wilson, RN

The Kit Wilson, RN books are an engaging series about nursing through the eyes of a contemporary fictional nurse. Everyone knows a nurse, and many of us can thank a nurse for making the path to good health possible. Kit Wilson, RN, is written by a registered nurse with decades of experience and commitment to nursing. The author truly gets the nuance of nursing. The books explain the joys and frustrations of nursing. Nursing is not the only focus. Kit's friendships and family relationships round out her life. Stories are entertaining and definitely not like reading a textbook. The descriptions aren't gory. There is no rough language, but the message of nursing values of compassion and knowledgeable caring is deep and clear.

In Kit Wilson, RN: ReCreating Normal, Kit's compassion reserves are almost empty. She is surrounded by crazy people. Who is crazier: herself or everyone else? It's a toss-up. She is ready to quit and run away from nursing, but not before she tells all the people who misunderstand her and don't respect nursing just how wrong they are. Kit's family, friends, colleagues, and a YouTube seamstress help her rediscover resilience and self-worth. Kit is ready to take the next steps in nursing career development as well as deepen some of her important personal relationships.

It takes a high level of specialized education, physical stamina, and emotional strength to survive in professional nursing and deliver the compassionate, knowledgeable care that every patient deserves. The author uses stories peppered with humor and a deep-down understanding of how illness affects the lives of people and their loved ones. The Kit Wilson, RN series is a great choice for any reader who is interested in what nursing is like and who appreciates how difficult it can be to balance caring for yourself and others without compromising integrity.