Making a Difference: Stories from the Point of Care, vol. II

Hudack, S. Indianapolis: Sigma Theta Tau International, 2004. 288 pp; $29.95; 888-654-4968; http://www.nursingknowledge.org

In this second volume of Making a Difference: Stories from the Point of Care, nurses from around the world share their powerful stories of how the art of nursing makes a difference in the lives of the patients they care for, the families they encourage, and the communities they serve. The best-selling first edition of this series received the Best of Books Award, indicating it was the best book published by the Honor Society of Nursing from 1999 to 2003.

Collectively, the stories illustrate the deep caring of nurses in all types of settings: long-term care, hospice, schools, home care, and traditional hospitals. This second volume includes more than 100 new stories by and about nurses.