This is a story about personal growth and discovery orchestrated around the small adventure of spending a day helping a nurse. Kevin, the helper, does not have any medical knowledge at the start of the day, but by assisting Nurse Nora in checking for lice and caring for a girl named Emma, who has an accident, he learns about healthcare, prompting him to envision a future in nursing.
The story has 162 words. Difficult words for early readers could include "nurse," "lice," "even," "poster," "share," "brushes," "falls," "should," "calls," and "buddies." There is an exploration of empathy, helping others, and basic healthcare knowledge that could lead to more extensive discussions in the classroom.