Celebrate Nursing: Human by Birth, Hero by Choice

In this book you will explore ten hero powers—behaviors that distinguish hero nurses from the rest. You’ll read heartwarming stories of real nurses who demonstrate each behavior. These nurses truly represent the art and science of nursing and are role models for others. We are confident you can be a role model too. This book is meant to provide inspiration and practical tips to help you become more heroic in your practice and to inspire you to believe you make a difference. Being a hero is a choice. There are 3.1 million practicing nurses in this country and close to 200,000 aspiring nurses in nursing schools. Just imagine the positive impact nurses can make by choosing to be heroes. It all begins with you. Choose to make a difference—choose to be a hero!