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About the Book: A MUST HAVE FOR ANY NURSING STUDENT! This nurse is not out to save the world. He’s too busy dodging bed pans and urine containers. What happens when all the jobs for movie star have been filled. The next best thing is to become a　registered nurse and that is exactly what Joel Craig did. Here is Joel’s journey through the pitfalls,　quicksand, and joy(s) of his profession told in a graphic memoir format. The book begins in the year　2007 with Joel’s story unfolding in chronological order.　 Such topics are discussed: dirty needle sticks, intimidating preceptors, job stress, and cursing on　the job. Joel has imaginary conversations with rockstar Madonna, who is preparing to play Nurse　Ratched on Broadway, who gives him advice along the way. Nursing students and new nurses can learn　from Joel’s mistakes and what NOT to do as well as what to do. But they will get a little peek into what　it’s like being a new nurse. This is almost like a small shock absorber t...