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Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

By: Dawn Griffis

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Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

By: Dawn Griffis

Nursing at the Horton' - 1956 to 1962; when hospitals were run by nurses. Matron was all powerful, demanding considerable respect from all. We were taught patients came first, second and last, everything else had to fit in between. The relationship between them, and the local people was; 'They are our patients, and we were their nurses'. During this time student nurses were responsible for cleanliness in the hospital. We knew that if a patient developed a hospital born infection - heads would roll! Our heads remained safe. Antibiotics had just become available, in limited supply. The nurses worked long hard hours - 60 to 72 hours a week; but played hard too. Some parts are very sad, others happy or funny. If you have ever been a patient or nurse in a hospital, especially the Horton, you will recognise the love that was generated. The book is a sequel to 'Aynhoe Village Life. The Way it Was', but can be read as a stand alone. Look for 'Nursing and Living in America. The Way it Was'.

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1847538657

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Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

By: Dawn Griffis

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Dawn was born England 1940, just after the start of WWII. Raised in a Northamptonshire village, she trained as a nurse, when training was done in hospitals. The work was hard, lasting 60 to 72 hours a week, taking classes in her spare time. She married Mike, an American, in 1962. In 1965 they moved to the States with two daughters. She continued her nursing career. She was shocked by the patient care, & the attitudes of medical staff, towards patients and nurses. The discourtesy to nurses, who had obviously received limited training, was unprofessional. This charts her experiences of the medical & social aspects of living in the USA. She and her family moved many times, living in 9 different states, working in a variety of medical facilities. Her experiences should shock & horrify you. She reveals a mountain of medical incompetence & misdemeanors. Sadly, much generated by greed. Different states had varying levels of care. Upon reaching VA Hospital, Vermont, the level was more like she was used to in England.

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1257758810

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Aynhoe Village Life. The Way it Was -Then, Before and Beyond

By: Dawn Griffis

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Aynhoe Village Life. The Way it Was -Then, Before and Beyond

By: Dawn Griffis

Aynhoe Village Life, The Way it Was- Then - Before and Beyond' is a social commentry on village life in a small Northants village. This book covers the background history of the village, villagers, with stories from family members, local characters, and herself. Then; is from 1940 to 1948, the war years, and afterwards as seen through the eyes of a child. Before; is from 1880 to 1940 with many humerous village stories. Beyond; is from 1949 to 1956 with a heartbreaking move to Oxford, and the many visits back to Aynhoe. While living in Oxford, the author and her siblings had the unique experience of being an unofficial part of a rehab hospital for the war headinjured. These men were their playmates and partners in all manners of fun. This is the first of at least three books. The others will cover nursing at the Horton Hospital in Banbury, when care to the local people really mattered. The last, about life and nursing in America from 1965, until 2005 when the author returned to her homeland.

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1847997384

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9781847997388

A Vermont Gardening Memoir

By: Dawn Griffis

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A Vermont Gardening Memoir

By: Dawn Griffis

This is a memoir of how I learned to garden as a young child in England, and grew up believing I had a brown thumb and couldn't grow anything. To developing a greenhouse business with my husband Mike in Vermont; introducing and promoting the English style gardens, baskets and containers for all to enjoy. Bringing many seeds plants and products new to America. There are over 100 color photographs for the readers to enjoy and develop ideas for their own gardens Our personal final experience was sad, but we still treasure the memories and time we had doing it.

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1329045890

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9781329045897

Headington Hill Hall- The forgotten years- 1939 -1958

By: Dawn Griffis

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Headington Hill Hall- The forgotten years- 1939 -1958

By: Dawn Griffis

My reason, for writing this book, is that I believe a tribute is in order, to recognise all who were part of Headington Hill Hall during the years 1939 to 1958, either directly or indirectly. The contributions these people made have had a profound affect on future generations. Vis- -vis: My father would be recognised for his significant role in inventing the Oxford Lift. The staff, surgeons, nurses and therapists at St Hugh's and other affiliated hospitals, be recognised for their dedication and skill was immeasurable. What they started, in the way of treatment, was essential for the eventual well-being of 'The Boys'. It was ground-breaking in many ways. What was learned from the whole experience has set the standard for rehab in the following decades. This is Dawn's fourth non-fiction book. The first two were set in England, and the third was primarily set in the United States.

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1300030429

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Billiards

Official Rules, Records and Player Profiles

By: Dawn Meurin

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Billiards

Official Rules, Records and Player Profiles

By: Dawn Meurin

Whether you want to play on the pro tour or just have some fun with America's fastest indoor sport, this book is for you. It gives you: All the rules, as compiled by the experts who play and win by them; Tips for keeping your game on cue; A pocket history of the game and its greats.

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SP Books

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1561712108

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Big Brother, Little Brother

The American Influence on Korean Culture in the Lyndon B. Johnson Years

By: Sang-Dawn Lee

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Big Brother, Little Brother

The American Influence on Korean Culture in the Lyndon B. Johnson Years

By: Sang-Dawn Lee

Big Brother, Little Brother provides a fascinating case study of the impact of American culture on South Korea during the Johnson administration.

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Lexington Books

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0739104357

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9780739104354

Critical Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

By: Dawn B. Sova

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Critical Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

A Literary Reference to His Life and Work

By: Dawn B. Sova

Examines the life and career of Edgar Allan Poe including synopses of many of his works, biographies of family and friends, a discussion of Poe's influence on other writers, and places that influenced his writing.

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1438108427

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Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

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Living and Nursing in America-the Way It Was and Is

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Dawn was born in England in 1940, just after the outbreak of WWII, and raised in a Northamptonshire village. She trained to be a nurse when training was done in hospitals. The work was hard, lasting from sixty to seventy-two hours a week, taking classes in her spare time. She married Mike, an American, in 1962. In spring 1965 they moved to the States with two infant daughters. She continued her nursing career there. She was shocked by the type of patient care and the attitudes of the medical staff towards the patients and the nurses. This discourtesy towards nurses, who had obviously received very limited training, was very unprofessional. The book charts her experiences of both the medical and social aspects of living in the USA. She and her family moved many times, living in ten different states. She worked in a wide variety of medical facilities. Her experiences will shock and horrify you, as she reveals a mountain of medical incompetence and misdemeanors. Sadly, much of this was generated by greed. Thankfully, different states demonstrated different levels of care. Upon reaching the VA in Vermont, the level of care was more like she was used to. There are both heartwarming and humorous stories.

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1607495198

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Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

By: Dawn Griffis

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Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

Aynhoe Village Life. The Way it Was -Then, Before and Beyond

Aynhoe Village Life. The Way it Was -Then, Before and Beyond

A Vermont Gardening Memoir

A Vermont Gardening Memoir

Headington Hill Hall- The forgotten years- 1939 -1958

Headington Hill Hall- The forgotten years- 1939 -1958

Billiards

Billiards

Big Brother, Little Brother

Big Brother, Little Brother

Critical Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

Critical Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

Living and Nursing in America - The Way it Is and Was

Living and Nursing in America-the Way It Was and Is

Living and Nursing in America-the Way It Was and Is

Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

Nursing at the Horton. The Way it Was - When Care to the Local People Really Mattered

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