Christian Nurse, General Nursing, geriatrics

The Sandwich

The Sandwich Christ said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever," (John 14:16 KJV). The emergency room stretcher made my backache. I tried to find a more comfortable position. The gentle beep of my heartbeat from the cardiac monitor made me drowsy in the darkened… Continue reading The Sandwich

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

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

geriatrics, Nurse Practitioner, Rehabilitation Nurse

Job Transition Again

From my journal... February 23, 2005 "But I will sing of Your power, yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble." Psalm 59:16 (NKJV) Dear Lord, Let me be occupied with You today and not myself. Thank You… Continue reading Job Transition Again

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

Nurse Practitioner, Rehabilitation Nurse

Teaching Licensed Practical Nurses

May 1, 2003 I had crushing chest pain on Saturday, so I called the ambulance and went to the emergency room. They diagnosed me with pleurisy and pneumonia, put me on antibiotics, and sent me home. How I thank the Lord for the perfect peace He gave me during the hours I lay on the… Continue reading Teaching Licensed Practical Nurses

Christian Single, graduate school, Holidays, Nurse Practitioner

My Year of Rejection and Sorrow

April 1995 I am relieved to have my interview for graduate school behind me. I will learn next week whether or not I am accepted, so the waiting which began last September is almost over. I hope my good grades in my first two courses at the State University help with my admission, but the… Continue reading My Year of Rejection and Sorrow

General Nursing, Psychiatry

Never Forget – September 11, 2001

Psychiatric Hospital, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 - Connecticut I walked across the campus of the psychiatric hospital where I was working as a Nurse Practitioner on my first day back from a week of vacation. I wondered if the workload would be extra heavy today. After visiting my family in Ohio, I caught my connecting… Continue reading Never Forget – September 11, 2001

International Nursing

You Better Belize It! Part 1

February 1990 - Belize (Central America) Last October, Dr. Pete, Judy, and I decided to sign up for a two-week medical mission trip to the tiny English-speaking country of Belize, formerly British Honduras. Located on the Caribbean Sea south of Mexico bordered by Guatemala where tropical jungles abound. Since February is not the rainy season… Continue reading You Better Belize It! Part 1

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