My Name Isn't Florence: A Nurse's Story

A Nurse's Journey Through Compassion and Courage while answering the Call to ServeFor more than fifty years, Kathleen Meri'lyn Hodge cared for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. As a nurse working in hospitals, home health, oncology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and long-term care, she witnessed the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit-and the profound lessons that can emerge from suffering, healing, and hope.In My Name Isn't Florence, Kathleen shares a collection of unforgettable stories drawn from her decades in nursing. With honesty, humor, and compassion, she recounts encounters with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers whose lives intersected with her own in ways both heartwarming and life-changing. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or simply someone who appreciates stories of courage and compassion, My Name Isn't Florence offers a heartfelt glimpse into a life dedicated to serving others-and the unexpected journey of finding oneself.Nurses, doctors and patients come in all shapes, sizes, attitudes, and abilities. It was both fun and painful to read the writings of a nurse who is not only a compassionate healer but a bird of poetry as well. Dr. Lynn