Nurses Wield Grace and Grit

By Williemae Dixon, Hiram K Rampersaud and Stacy McGee

I've witnessed many aspects of nursing, the good, bad and ugly. I've found most nurses, aides and physical therapist to be compassionate but overworked. I wanted to create a tool to Revive, Empower and Motivate this next generation to embrace this profession and give it the energy needed for the service required.

Nursing requir

• Language: English
• Publisher: MaeDixon,LLC
• Release date: Jan 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9781735372549

Williemae Dixon

Mae Dixon is the Amazon best-selling author of "The Secret Code of Girls - The Ins & Outs of Being a Female," " The Secret Code of Girls - Empowering Girls to Become Confident Women and "Restored by Grace - A Journey Like No Other".Dixon has also authored teen journals, poems, blogs and newsletters. Dixon has experienced a rewarding real estate career for over 40 years where she received numerous awards, public exposure (newspaper, magazines, podcasts & tv) for her expertise and peer leadership including Realtor of the Year and Top Gun in Real Estate. She is a certified spiritual healing coach and has written and facilitated numerous empowerment programs for women and youth. Dixon is a community advocate for survivors of domestic violence and social justice. She has founded and served on numerous boards and committees and received awards and recognition for her leadership. Dixon is the proud mother of two sons who blessed her with many grand and great-grandchildren.

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Nurses Wield Grace

And Grit

Mae Dixon, Author

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INTRODUCTION

I have been in hospitals, nursing and rehab facilities for over the past year. Previously I founded and managed a non-profit for

survivors of domestic violence for more than 30 years, owned a real estate and bookkeeping business for over 40 years. I have written and published 3 books, The secret code of  girls - the ins and outs of being female, Restored by Grace- a journey like no other, the secret code of girls- empowering girls to mature into confident women and teen journals; I Lead With Authority and Crown Me Queen.

While recuperating I had plenty of time to discern what my next assignment would be. I’ve witnessed many aspects of nursing, the good, bad and ugly. I’ve found most nurses, aides and physical therapist to be compassionate but overworked. I wanted to create a tool to Revive, Empower and Motivate this next generation to embrace this profession and give it the energy needed for the next decade.

Nursing requires a lot of skill and care, care being the operative word because it is part of the healing process. One can go through the processes all day long but when the care is missing it reflects in the mental and physical attitude of the patient.

I was blessed to meet some wonderful staff members during my journey, they helped to make me look forward to another day. Thank you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Two special nursing professionals who took the time to share their thoughts and expertise within these pages; Hiram Ken Rampersaud and Stacy McGee

Everyone who crosses our path leaves an impression, some good and others not so good. My journey was long so I encountered lots of nursing professionals, the following left very favorable experiences with me they are Melissa Procaccini, Shirley Obrien, Helene Levy, Deven Lewis, Deidre Mae Hawkins, Georgette Brianvil, Annette S., Gina Clark, JaMarcus Todd, Mario, Veshalie, Cheryl, Trice and Xavier, Napoleon Williams, Jeremiah, Lurline Kemakai, Malinda Childs, Bernadette Camille, Camille Estes, Stacy McGee, Valerie Kelling, there were others whose names I can’t remember due to the extent of my illness, you know who you are.

I was treated at numerous hospitals, nursing & rehab facilities, my most memorable stays were Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center    (Clearwater), Piedmont Hospital and Jonesboro Nursing & Rehab Center (Atlanta GA)

And then there were the caretakers who lovingly cared for and is still caring for me; Demetrius Dixon, Shay Lynn Dixon, Calvin Dixon.

My siblings; Nina Locke, Milton Shumake, and Alfreda Shumake, too many friends and family to name.

My church families; First Baptist Church of Warrington, FL and Trinity Presbyterian Church - Clearwater

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 My Hospital Experience

CHAPTER 2 Rehab - It Takes All Kinds

CHAPTER 3 How to Know if Nursing is Right for You

CHAPTER 4 Nursing is not One Size Fit All

CHAPTER 5 Diversity in Nursing

CHAPTER 6 Compassion Fatigue

CHAPTER 7 Nurse Survival Kit

CHAPTER 8 Is Nursing for the Young?

CHAPTER 9 Dress the Part

CHAPTER 10 Nurses Need a Safe Space

CHAPTER 11 Meditation

CHAPTER 12 Help your patients to feel appreciated

CHAPTER 13 Mental Health

CHAPTER 14 Uncover Your Authentic Self

CHAPTER 15 Do you really SEE?

RESOURCES

About the Author

CHAPTER 1

My Hospital Experience

One unfortunate day while shopping I walked through a puddle of water while