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The Last Nurse

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The Last Nurse follows Sam Carter, who, after the loss of her brother, aspires to become a hospice nurse. Through her journey, Sam learns the challenges and rewards of caring for those nearing the end of life. Facing anxiety, depression, and growing dependency on alcohol, she struggles to find her place in a profession where death is central. The story explores her inner battles and questions the nature of heroism and villainy.
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Don't the people who can't be saved need heroes, too?

Since Sam Carter was a child, she dreamt of becoming a real-life superhero. After experiencing the loss of her brother at a young age, Sam realised that maybe not all heroes fit the same mould.

On that cold December day—the day Sam's world changed forever—she discovered she wanted to become a different type of hero. A hero like the last nurse who cared for her brother. A nurse who helped ease her pain, taking away her fear in that life-altering moment. A hospice nurse.

As Sam grows, professionally and personally, she comes to learn that being a nurse is equal parts rewarding and gruelling. When death is your job, life can be hard to navigate. Her coping mechanisms to rein in her ever-growing anxiety, depression, and self-doubt range from her favourite movies, to her best friends—and eventually to alcohol. With each passing year, Sam's alcohol consumption becomes more of a dependency than a stress reliever, forcing her to start confronting her past as it resurfaces.

What if Sam isn't the hero of her story? What if she's the villain?

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  • The Last Nurse
    Don't the people who can't be saved need heroes, too? Since Sam Carter was a child, she dreamt of becoming a real-life superhero. After experiencing the loss of her brother at a young age, Sam realised that maybe not all heroes fit the same mould. On that cold December day—the day Sam's world changed forever—she discovered she wanted to become...
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ISBN: 9781667836058

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 748g

Pages: 468

About the Author

Dani King worked as a hospice registered nurse for six years before transitioning into the field of oncology. When she is not donning scrubs, she is planning her next Disneyland trip or spending time with her husband Josh and their two dogs, Oliver and Remington. Dani is proudly living a life without alcohol and is striving to share the importance of mental health and her journey with sobriety. You can find Dani on social media @danikingwrites. "The Last Nurse" is Dani King's first novel.

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