- Publisher: Welbeck
- Year: 2022
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 320pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 197x128mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.3kg
- ISBN: 9781787399105
- Product code: 541286
The Great Ormond Street Nurse
My Life as a Student Nurse in the 1960s
Vanessa Martin New Paperback Illustrated
Postscript summary
Vanessa Martin began her training at Great Ormond Street in the early 1960s. Recounting the highs and lows of everyday life on the wards there and at various other hospitals in London and beyond, she shares a vivid account of her early nursing career, interspersing the often-poignant stories of the patients she treated with memories of her own growing family.
Product information
Full publisher description
"You must learn to hold in your feelings," Matron said, firmly but not unkindly. "One day it will be your duty to support the family and other staff through this tragedy. You need to be strong."
From the first time Vanessa Martin sets foot inside the world's most renowned children's hospital, she knows that she will never have another dull moment. From her first confrontation with the legendary matron, to consoling hordes of worried parents and caring for the wonderful bundles of joy themselves, Vanessa enters a world full of laughter, heartache and, most importantly, hard work.
In this heartwarming memoir of a passionate, determined young woman trying to help as many children as she can, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on the bustling world of 60s London, and tells the remarkable story of finding her place within it.
Nostalgic, charming and full of heart, The Great Ormond Street Nurse is the heroic tale of a woman who has dedicated over 40 years to the NHS.
From the first time Vanessa Martin sets foot inside the world's most renowned children's hospital, she knows that she will never have another dull moment. From her first confrontation with the legendary matron, to consoling hordes of worried parents and caring for the wonderful bundles of joy themselves, Vanessa enters a world full of laughter, heartache and, most importantly, hard work.
In this heartwarming memoir of a passionate, determined young woman trying to help as many children as she can, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on the bustling world of 60s London, and tells the remarkable story of finding her place within it.
Nostalgic, charming and full of heart, The Great Ormond Street Nurse is the heroic tale of a woman who has dedicated over 40 years to the NHS.
Reasons to shop at Postscript
Independent bookseller
Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.
Books you won’t find elsewhere
Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.
Eco-friendly packaging
Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.
Condition and price
All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.
FREE monthly catalogue
Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.
Email newsletters
Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.
Footnotes blog
Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.
Aftercare
We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.
Delivery information
UK
Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25
Unlimited books in one delivery charge:
- • Standard: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Click & Collect: £3.20 (3-5 working days)
- • Next Day (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
- • Royal Mail Tracked48: £5.50 (2-4 working days)
Highlands and Islands delivery: standard delivery only (5-7 working days)
Overseas
All orders: delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.
You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket.
For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.
product
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/the-great-ormond-street-nurse
541286
The Great Ormond Street Nurse
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541286_media-0.jpg
4.99
4.99
GBP
InStock
/Non-Fiction/Categories/Biography & Memoirs
/Non-Fiction/Categories/Biography & Memoirs/Autobiographies & Memoirs
/Back by popular demand
<p>Vanessa Martin began her training at Great Ormond Street in the early 1960s. Recounting the highs and lows of everyday life on the wards there and at various other hospitals in London and beyond, she shares a vivid account of her early nursing career, interspersing the often-poignant stories of the patients she treated with memories of her own growing family.</p>
Paperback
0
0
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541286_media-1.jpg
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541286_media-2.jpg
add-to-cart
rrp_info:£8.99
productId:169731
bic_code:BGTA, BM, WQN
BGTA, BM, WQN
£8.99
Vanessa Martin
General
197x128mm
Welbeck
No
Paperback
View All
