Christian Nurse, High School

The Diary of a Young Girl

Midwest, USA - April 2, 1969 - 13 years old   Dear Angie, As you can see by the cover, this is supposed to be an autograph album, but I am going to use it as a diary. Friday, President Eisenhower died at the age of 78, so on Monday we missed school in honor… Continue reading The Diary of a Young Girl

Christian Nurse, home care nurse

Buried in Snow

From my journal Home Care Nurse Practitioner, New England, February This winter has had record snowstorms one after another. I have not seen the bare ground since the snow started in November. But today is a crisp clear day with brilliant blue skies. With no storms predicted and the roads cleared from the last storm,… Continue reading Buried in Snow

Christian Nurse, home care nurse

Do Nurses Cry?

From my journal Hospice Visiting Nurse - February, New England, USA This morning, the thermometer on my deck read a bone-chilling -5 degrees F (-21 C). I wished I could stay home, but my patients needed me.  I pressed the remote car starter on my key ring to melt the thick ice off my windshield… Continue reading Do Nurses Cry?

Christian Nurse, home care nurse, Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Stress

From my journal Federal Home Care Nurse Practitioner - April 2005 Five months have passed since I began working at the Veteran's Affairs (VA) clinic as a home care Nurse Practitioner (NP). The VA assigned to me a car, laptop, cell phone, pager, and office. Completing the mandatory online continuing education and typing my lengthy… Continue reading Nurse Practitioner Stress

Christian Nurse, geriatrics, home care nurse, Nurse Practitioner

Federal Home Care Nurse Practitioner?

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - July 2009 I was glad to have a day off to relax and catch up on my chores. The phone rang and the caller said, "Pam, this is Dr. S. (my boss). I'm sorry to call you at home, but I wanted to make sure that you knew about the announcement… Continue reading Federal Home Care Nurse Practitioner?

Phot of black office chair with wheels.
Christian Nurse, geriatrics, Nurse Practitioner

Heel Pain Continues

September 2007 I just saw a new podiatrist for my continuing heel pain. Since physical therapy and two cortisone injections haven't helped, I need to immobilize my foot with a boot, use crutches so I am non-weight bearing, and take three weeks off work. He said I could try acupuncture which two of my friends… Continue reading Heel Pain Continues

Christian Nurse, General Nursing, graduate school, Nurse Practitioner

Peace in Christ Jesus

"But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation." Ephesians 2:13-14 In light of the recent news, I've been thinking back over my interactions… Continue reading Peace in Christ Jesus

Christian Nurse, Christian Single, orthopedics, Rehabilitation Nurse

Pressing Onward

January 2, 2005 "...they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Acts 17:11 (KJV) As I reread my journal for January 1, 2004, I realized how differently the year turned out than I anticipated. While preparing to go to China at this time a… Continue reading Pressing Onward

Christian Nurse, Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Mysterious Panama Fever Continues

March 18, 2020 "Therefore, to you who believe, He (Christ) is precious." I Peter 2:7 After a good night's sleep in my own comfortable bed at home here in the USA, I checked my temperature. It still read a little high but I felt fine. I called my doctor's office and spoke with my favorite… Continue reading Mysterious Panama Fever Continues

Christian Nurse, Coronavirus, Panama 2020

Panama to USA Adventure Continues

March 17, 2020 - Tuesday - Panama City, Panama God blessed me as I read my favorite travel psalm. "My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber." Psalm 121:2-3 NKJV I thanked the Lord for a… Continue reading Panama to USA Adventure Continues