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"You must learn to hold in your feelings," Matron said, firmly but not unkindly. "One day it will be your duty to support the family and other staff through this tragedy. You need to be strong." From the first time Vanessa Martin sets foot inside the world's most renowned children's hospital, she knows that she will never have another dull moment. From her first confrontation with the legendary matron, to consoling hordes of worried parents and caring for the wonderful bundles of joy themselves, Vanessa enters a world full of laughter, heartache and, most importantly, hard this heartwarming memoir of a passionate, determined young woman trying to help as many children as she can, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on the bustling world of 60s London, and tells the remarkable story of finding her place within , charming and full of heart, The Great Ormond Street Nurse is the heroic tale of a woman who has dedicated over 40 years to the NHS.

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A nostalgia-filled memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals.

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The memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals. From the moment Vanessa Martin set foot inside the world's most renowned children's hospital she knew that if she got through her first day then she may well have a career as a trainee paediatric nurse. But she had to get through the day. It wasn't easy since her first run in was with the very strict and orderly matron. Things didn't exactly go to plan but Vanessa was young, passionate and determined to succeed. What follows is a heart-warming, life-affirming at times heart-breaking account of her time there. Her only motivation was to care and nurse the many children who had to be treated at this remarkable hospital.

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A nostalgia-filled memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals.

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Nostalgia-filled memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals.

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Nostalgia filled memoir of a trainee nurse at one of the world's most famous children's hospitals Vanessa Martin has spent 40 years working for the NHS Part of the royalties will go to GOSH subject to agreement

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