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Sunday, March 15, 2026

National Certified Nurses Day


Celebrating Nurses  🩺

On March 19th, we are celebrating National Certified Nurses Day. This special day honors nurses who work hard every day to help people stay healthy and feel better when they are sick.

Nurses are helpers, problem-solvers, and caregivers. They work in hospitals, schools, clinics, and many other places. Nurses use their knowledge, compassion, and courage to take care of patients and support families during difficult times.

Just like readers learn new things from books, nurses are always learning too. They study, practice important skills, and continue reading and training throughout their careers so they can provide the best care possible.

Books about nurses can help young readers discover how important this career is and how helping others can make a big difference in the world.

So from Read’em & Roar!, we say thank you to all the certified nurses who care for other people.

And remember, reading today might inspire the nurse of tomorrow! 🦁

Book Review # 124

The Ultimate Nursing Handbook for Kids
Author: Melanie Keepers
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 979-8316971305 

Reading Level: Ages 8–12

The book introduces young readers to the world of nursing. It explains what nurses do each day, the different kinds of nurses, and the important skills needed to care for patients. 

Settings: Hospitals, clinics, healthcare centers, and other places where nurses care for patients.

Genre/Theme/Style: Nonfiction, educational, careers, community helpers, healthcare.

I Gave This Book 3 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁

Why 3 Roars? This book is engaging for older readers who want to learn how nurses help people every day. Unfortunately, it does not have pictures. It is written for pre-teen readers, but I would have liked to see some type of artwork. 

Critical Analysis: The book introduces healthcare careers to young readers. It highlights the knowledge, compassion, and dedication required to work in nursing while making the subject approachable for children. 

Connections: National Certified Nurses Day reminds us to appreciate the nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others.