International Nursing, Christian Single

Oasis in the Swiss Alps – Part 2

Pamela, APRN

Wengen, Switzerland - August 1989 On a crystal clear bright blue sky day, I took the train up to 11,000 feet to the Jungfrau mountain with a widow, one of our tour leaders. She and her husband started a drug and alcohol rehab center for men in England called Yeldall Manor. She told us some… Continue reading Oasis in the Swiss Alps – Part 2

Christian Single, Holidays, International Nursing

Oasis in the Swiss Alps – Part 1

Pamela, APRN

August 1989 - Wengen, Switzerland Several months ago, I asked the Lord to help me meet other Christians for fellowship, especially other single women. I'm now in my thirties and the only single lady attending the small Bible church where I worship. Sometimes I become quite lonely. I heard about a Christian tour group and… Continue reading Oasis in the Swiss Alps – Part 1

Christian Single, Dialysis Nurse

Dirty Needle Stick in Dialysis

Pamela, APRN

Summer, 1989 I have been working in outpatient hemodialysis on the evening shift now for about six months, four days a week with every Wednesday and Sunday off. When I work every other Saturday, I also have Thursday off. Wednesdays are a welcome break in the middle of the week to run errands, schedule appointments,… Continue reading Dirty Needle Stick in Dialysis

Dialysis Nurse

Dialysis Nurse?

Pamela, APRN

Spring, 1989 Ever since returning from the mission trip to Honduras last fall, I have been asking the Lord if it is time to move on to a different type of nursing. After caring for patients in Honduras, it made me realize how much I miss direct patient interaction and bedside nursing. I have worked… Continue reading Dialysis Nurse?

Christian Single, International Nursing

Honduras Medical Mission – Part 3

Pamela, APRN

Camasca - Thursday, October 29, 1988 Today I awoke at 3 a.m. with a stomach ache. I have been doing well with the food until now. The village dogs howl until 1 a.m. and the chickens start crowing at 3:30 a.m. so I keep waking up early. I never knew a village could be so… Continue reading Honduras Medical Mission – Part 3

International Nursing

Medical Mission Trip to Honduras – Part 2

Pamela, APRN

Honduras, October, 1988-Tuesday We just finished our first clinic day together as a whole group. The rest of the team arrived in the cattle truck around 5 pm yesterday after standing for eight hours and bumping along the rough roads. They looked exhausted. I thank the Lord that I rode in the little pickup truck… Continue reading Medical Mission Trip to Honduras – Part 2

International Nursing

Medical Missions in Honduras – Part I

Pamela, APRN

July 1988 Dr. Pete, a Christian surgeon, spoke to a singles group about the medical mission trips he has taken over the past few years. The local pastor or missionary always shares the gospel with the patients as they wait to see the doctor, so their spiritual needs are met as well as the physical… Continue reading Medical Missions in Honduras – Part I

General Nursing, Holidays

Happy Birthday, Florence Nightingale – May 12

Pamela, APRN

Today we celebrate the life of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing who was born in Florence, Italy, on May 12, 1820. Her wealthy family did not support her choice of career. One doctor told her father, "Some of the nursing is done by drunken prostitutes who were given the option in the police… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Florence Nightingale – May 12

Nursing Staff Development

Published

Pamela, APRN

Using Games in Nursing Education - 1988 February 19, 1988 Dear Ms. Pamela: I am delighted to inform you that your excellent manuscript, "Using Games in Nursing Education," has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Nursing Staff Development. I can hardly believe they will publish our manuscript this year. Lynn, my coauthor, grinned… Continue reading Published