Always On Call

Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living

Marion McKinnon Crook

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Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
16 May 2024

Memoirs; Rural communities; Gender studies: women; Community nursing

It has been over a decade since Marion Crook arrived in the Cariboo for her first job out of nursing school. The vast rural territory that once left her awestruck now feels like home, as she embraces life on the ranch with her husband, Carl, three young children, and numerous farm animals. But things are far from idyllic.

Overseeing a small staff of irrepressible nurses serving a public health district the size of a small country brings new challenges every day. From runaway patients and needle-phobic hockey players to cultural misunderstandings and heartbreaking cases of abuse and neglect, Marion never knows what is coming next. The 1970s bring signs of social progress as women gain more autonomy and the region grows more culturally diverse. Yet, old prejudices persist, and Marion must fight for her patients, as well as for her adopted son.

Recounted with warmth, compassion, and riveting detail, Always On Call is a fascinating portrait of the hectic life of a rural nurse and highlights the importance of the helping professions.

By: Marion McKinnon Crook
Imprint: Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781772034691
ISBN 10: 177203469X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 16 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marion McKinnon Crook is a nurse, an educator, and the author of more than fifteen books, including the bestselling Always Pack a Candle, which won the BC Historical Federation;s Community History Book Award. In addition to her nursing degree, McKinnon Crook holds a master's in liberal studies and a PhD in education. Now a full-time writer, she lives on BC's Sunshine Coast with her dog and cat, who hate each other. For more information, visit marioncrookauthor.com.