The context
Where the work begins
Tilda Shalof's latest book, The Handover: A Nurse's Last Shift, borrows its title from the exchange that helps nurses pass patient care to the next shift. Written with nurse Lisa Mochrie, it combines stories from Shalof's long career with conversations about entering the profession.
The takeaway
What follows
The pair met at a national nursing conference in 2020, when Mochrie was still a student. Their friendship developed through the pandemic. The book addresses racism, burnout and retention, alongside worries about licensing exams and difficult patient encounters. Shalof hopes younger nurses will see possibilities in bedside care, while Mochrie wants experienced colleagues to understand the pressure newcomers face.
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