January, 1986 I was sitting at my desk in staff development preparing to teach a class, when all of a sudden I saw flashing lights and it looked as if I was looking through wavy jello with a multitude of clear floaters. My ophthalmologist told me at my last eye exam that I am at… Continue reading –Heartaches
Missionary Nurse to Africa – Part 2
Patients in Africa My guest blogger, Tracy RN, continues to tell us about her 2 week medical missionary trip to Africa. (See Part 1 also). On this trip, we were blessed to eat very well. Breakfast usually consisted of American type foods, with the occasional bowl of hot cereal millet (a grain which is often… Continue reading Missionary Nurse to Africa – Part 2
Missionary Nurse to Africa- Part 1
Dear Readers, I asked a friend of mine, Tracy, to be a guest blogger for the next two weeks to share her account of a recent medical mission trip she took to western Africa. I also asked her to share her testimony with us and why she goes on mission trips around the world. About… Continue reading Missionary Nurse to Africa- Part 1
Nurse Burnout Prevention
Labor and Delivery- April, 1982-11:30 p.m. We only had one lady in labor tonight, so we all pulled out our various needle crafts and Theresa went and made a huge pan of popcorn for everyone. The resident doctors and med student pulled up a chair also to chat for awhile. Anne and Susie like to… Continue reading Nurse Burnout Prevention
Happy New You!
December 31, 2020 I thank God that He made me a new creation when I received Jesus Christ as my personal Savior in 1971 (See Life Changing Letter). Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. II Corinthians 5:17 I'm… Continue reading Happy New You!
In Everything Give Thanks
One Year Blog Anniversary! Dear Readers, It's hard to believe that I began this blog one year ago this month! After I attended a Christian Writer's Retreat in October, 2013, I asked the Lord to show me how I could minister to my fellow Christian nurses. The blog workshop opened to me the new world… Continue reading In Everything Give Thanks
How to Handle Pain
Dear Readers, I am diverging for a moment from my usual format because I wanted to share a wonderful little poem from my Pastor on how to handle pain. It was a great blessing to me, so I wanted to pass it on. Perhaps you will be able to share it with some of your… Continue reading How to Handle Pain
Graduate Nurse Orientation
April, 1977 - Midwest, USA After one week of vacation visiting friends, I began orientation on the diabetes unit on day shift. The nurses have been very friendly and encouraging as they teach me about diabetes and how to care for the patients. This new hospital is a circular tower with 10 floors of 30… Continue reading Graduate Nurse Orientation
“Real” Nursing Begins!
Junior in College of Nursing - Fall Quarter, 1975 What I thought would be my most difficult quarter academically with 18 hours of class, turned out to be one of my most enjoyable quarters. All my teachers were outstanding, and I especially enjoyed Nutrition and Pharmacology (learning about all the medications). I had clinical in… Continue reading “Real” Nursing Begins!
Pediatric Orthopedics
Summer, 1975-Junior in College of Nursing After much debate with my parents, I decided to go to summer school so I could graduate in March rather than June. The job market is rather tight right now for new graduates, so I'm hoping there will be more openings available if I graduate ahead of my classmates.… Continue reading Pediatric Orthopedics
Pamela's Nursing Reflections 