‘This wasn’t in the Textbooks’: Life as a student nurse

By Demie Risby

"This Wasn't in the Textbooks: Life as a Student Nurse" By Demie Risby Think you know what it takes to be a student nurse? Think again. From gruelling night shifts to caffeine-fuelled study marathons, "This Wasn't in the Textbooks" offers an unfiltered, heartfelt, and often hilarious look at the rollercoaster journey of becoming a nurse. Demie Risby takes you beyond the clinical skills and textbooks into the raw, real world of student nursing--where life lessons come as fast as the 12-hour shifts, and personal growth often happens between ward rounds and bathroom breakdowns. With stories filled with humour, heartbreak, and hope, Demie shares what it's like to go from being a childhood cancer survivor to standing on the other side of the hospital bed as a paediatric nurse. From the chaos of clinical placements to the emotional toll of patient care, she dives deep into the messy, beautiful reality of nursing school--and the moments that make it all worth it. Whether you're a fellow nurse, a healthcare professional, or someone who loves inspiring true stories, this memoir will make you laugh, cry, and cheer for every student nurse who's ever wondered if they're cut out for the job. Because the truth is, nursing isn't just about saving lives--it's about finding yourself in the process. Perfect for fans of "This is Going to Hurt" and anyone who's ever survived (or is surviving) nursing school.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4G95ZXQ
• ISBN13: 9798317168568
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 128 Pages
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.3" x 4.0"