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JOIN US FOR A NOVEL NURSES BOOK CLUB MEETING

The Nebraska Nurses Association invites you to be part of our Novel Nurse Book Club—a meaningful, relaxed way to connect with fellow nurses while exploring stories that challenge, inspire, and spark thoughtful conversation. Every six weeks, we dive into a new book that touches on themes of health care, humanity, ethics, leadership, and the lived experiences of those who care for others. Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for something new to try, this is a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and share with colleagues across the state.

Join Us - Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 pm (CST) on ZOOM

For ZOOM details, watch your email or login to the member portal and follow the Novel Nurses Book Club link at the top of the welcome section.

Our November Book: Sparrow’s Song by Marilee Aufdenkamp

The Novel Nurse Book Club is excited to announce our November selection, Sparrow’s Song by Nebraska author and nurse Marilee Aufdenkamp!

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Nebraska and two World Wars, Sparrow’s Song follows Kathryn Scheibel, a young woman from a German-Russian immigrant family who leaves behind factory work to pursue an education in nursing. Her journey takes her from the Army School of Nursing during World War I to a career as a nurse educator during World War II and the Cadet Nurse Corps.

Through Kathryn’s story, readers explore themes of nursing history, women’s education, immigration, family, identity, perseverance, racism, and professional growth. The novel offers a fascinating look at how nursing has evolved while highlighting many of the challenges and opportunities that have shaped the profession. 

A Special Connection to Novel Nurse 

This book holds an especially meaningful connection for our group: Marilee Aufdenkamp is a member of the Nebraska Nurses Association and one of our NNA committee members!

We are thrilled that Marilee will be joining the Novel Nurse Book Club in November for a special conversation about Sparrow’s Song, her inspiration for the story, the historical research behind the novel, and her experience transitioning from nurse to novelist.

Her firsthand perspective will make this a very special Novel Nurse gathering!

Join the Discussion on November 18, 2026 

We hope you’ll join us on November 18, 2026 for what promises to be a heartfelt and meaningful discussion. Sparrow’s Song gives us an opportunity to look back at where nursing came from while reflecting on how far our profession has come—and the work that still remains.

Whether you're drawn to historical fiction, nursing history, stories of strong women, Nebraska history, or simply a beautifully told story, we hope you'll join us for this special Novel Nurse selection.

Available on for purchase on Amazon! Click here to order!

Questions? Contact: director@nebraskanurses.org