A Shot in the Arm and a Strong Spirit / How Health Care Givers Help Patients Persevere...No Matter What! / A Lifelong Patient Opens Her Heart and Journal
A Shot in the Arm and a Strong Spirit / How Health Care Givers Help Patients Persevere...No Matter What! / A Lifelong Patient Opens Her Heart and Journal
"From eloquent and moving, to funny and practical, Kris Harty's quick easy read is infused with inspiration as well as sage actionable strategies for providing even better care for our patients, ourselves and our teams." LeAnn Thieman, Nurse, Author, Speaker Hall of Fameauthor CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE NURSE'S SOUL Inspiration and application from a lifelong patient to health care professionals. A book of gratitude that improves patient satisfaction scores, the quality of patient-provider relationships and staff morale and ...
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"From eloquent and moving, to funny and practical, Kris Harty's quick easy read is infused with inspiration as well as sage actionable strategies for providing even better care for our patients, ourselves and our teams." LeAnn Thieman, Nurse, Author, Speaker Hall of Fameauthor CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE NURSE'S SOUL Inspiration and application from a lifelong patient to health care professionals. A book of gratitude that improves patient satisfaction scores, the quality of patient-provider relationships and staff morale and retention rates. A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF INSPIRATION AND APPLICATION, BASED ON THE LIFELONG PATIENT-TURNED-AUTHOR'S MINI MEDICAL MEMOIRS, THIS QUICK READ FOR PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE GIVERS REFLECTS ON MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH THE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE KEPT THE AUTHOR MOVING FORWARD. THE 71 CHAPTERS, EACH A TWO PAGE SPREAD, ALLOWS QUICK EASY READING FOR STAFF MEETINGS AND BOOK CLUBS. EACH CHAPTER IS A SHORT VIGNETTE IN THE AUTHOR'S MEDICAL LIFE, RETELLING THE ALMOST ALWAYS POSITIVE WAYS HER PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE GIVERS IMPACTED HER LIFE. EACH CHAPTER ENDS WITH ITS OWN ONE-PARAGRAPH SUMMARY TAKEAWAY, FOLLOWED BY A QUESTION TO HELP APPLY THE TAKEAWAY TO THE READER'S OWN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Journey with the patient-turned author and her professional health care givers who helped her persevere through four decades of ups and downs, beginning with a diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age seven, living with chronic illness and disability, striving for independence, adjusting as patient-turns-caregiver, losing loved ones, surviving challenging surgeries, and finally accepting the resilience and strength her healthcare teams knew she held from day one. Easy, quick, often effortless everyday actions make a bigger positive impact on a patient's recovery and outlook than you may know. On behalf of appreciative patients everywhere, consider this book a small heartfelt thank you filled with immense gratitude. Health care professionals are the epitome of People Helping People Persevere. How will this patient's insights help you Stick To It - No Matter What? * Reconnect with the long-respected purpose of your profession * Restore your faith in colleagues and stressed relationships * Regain respect for the care you already provide amidst hectic schedules * Recall or learn tips for encouraging perseverance in yourself and others * Rekindle appreciation for those who made a difference in your own career A perfect read for professionals in the midst of their careers, beginning their careers and studying for, or graduating into, their careers, as well as anyone needing A Shot in the Arm to keep going through their own challenges. Patient-turned-Stickability-Specialist Kris Harty, aka The Short Chick With the Walking Stick, leads teams to stick together and persevere during times of fatigue, challenge and uncertainty. Kris is a health journal columnist, coach, facilitator and speaker and owns Strong Spirit Unlimited, the company and the quality. Kris is the Thought Leader on People Helping People Persevere and how to Stick to It - No Matter What! ...
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