I Want to Be A NURSE When I Grow Up
Why we picked it
This warm, funny picture book follows Blake on a hospital field trip that turns his TV-nursing dreams into real curiosity about what nurses do every day, making it a delightful first look at the career for the youngest readers.
Our review
Blake wants to grow up and be just like the nurse from his favorite TV medical drama. When his school takes a field trip to the hospital, he gets so excited he nearly pees his pants. He learns it won't be easy, but if he really puts his mind to it, he can become a great nurse. A warm, funny introduction to the nursing profession for the youngest readers, told with humor and a genuinely caring heart.
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About this book
From the product listing
Blake wants to grow up and be just like the NURSE from his FAVORITE TV MEDICAL DRAMA.When he finds out his school is taking a field trip to the LOCAL HOSPITAL, Blake gets so excited he nearly pees his pants!Blake learns that it wont be easy, but if he really puts his mind to it he can BECOME A GREAT NURSE.And thats how he becameNURSE BLAKE!
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
- Careers
- Registered Nurse
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