Christian Single, General Nursing, geriatrics, Nurse Practitioner

God’s Grace and Provision

From my journal Geriatric Nurse Practitioner - December 2008 "My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior." Luke 1:47 So much has happened since last April. After my concussion and the flu, I finally resumed parttime work at the nursing home at the end of April and increased to fulltime in May. By God's grace,… Continue reading God’s Grace and Provision

Christian Single, College of Nursing, General Nursing

Trapped on the Stretcher

From my Journal College Sophomore - Autumn 1974 "Class, after you finish making an occupied bed, raise the side-rails, and put the bed in the low position. Make sure the patient is comfortable and all desired items are within reach including the call bell. Answer call lights quickly so that patients learn to trust you… Continue reading Trapped on the Stretcher

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 Single, General Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Heel Pain

From my journal January 2007 But my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 I thank God that things are going well at the nursing home where I continue to work as a Nurse Practitioner in Geriatrics. I was shocked when they increased my salary… Continue reading Heel Pain

General Nursing, geriatrics

Lord, Be My Vision

From my journal... January 18, 2006 I'm having trouble with my eyesight again. I pulled out my pocket eye card and could only see 20/200 with my left eye and my glasses on. This means I need to be at 20 feet to see what most people can see at 200 feet. My right eye… Continue reading Lord, Be My Vision

General Nursing, International Nursing

Living with Sleep Apnea

San Jose, Costa Rica, November 2006 "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him." Psalm 62:5 (KJV) It's hard to believe that I'm finally in Costa Rica after wanting to visit this country for the past ten years, ever since I worked with Dr. K. who mentored me when I… Continue reading Living with Sleep Apnea

geriatrics

The Aging Brain

From my journal... September 2005 - Geriatric Nurse Practitioner How I thank God for my new job as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner in a 500-bed nursing home providing primary care to 64 patients. It is like a breath of fresh air compared to working for the insurance company in the same facility. I am also… Continue reading The Aging Brain

Nurses Health Study

Nurse’s Health Study 2023

"My times are in Your hand." Psalm 31:15 The Nurse's Health Study began in 1976 with a biannual questionnaire about nurses' health habits who were born between 1921-1946. The researchers chose nurses because they are reliable, educated in health, and used to filling out forms. Of the original 121,701 nurses, 30,000 completed their survey in… Continue reading Nurse’s Health Study 2023

Christian Nurse, Spinal fusion

Aqua Therapy After My Spinal Fusion

May 31, 2023 "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." Psalm 18:32 NKJV "Your spinal xrays look great, Pam! Your fusion is healing slightly ahead of schedule at 13 weeks after surgery. Now you can bend over, twist, and lift about 20 pounds or a carry-on suitcase. You no… Continue reading Aqua Therapy After My Spinal Fusion

geriatrics, Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

From my journal... April 25, 2005 I thank God for carrying me through the first three weeks of working as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner at the 500-bed nursing home. The insurance company assigned me to provide medical care for 32 residents who have enrolled in their program as an alternative to Medicare. Judy has worked… Continue reading Geriatric Nurse Practitioner