To Encourage Christian Nurses
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
November 16, 2004 I thank the Lord for the progress I'm making here in the rehabilitation center after my knee replacement on November 8. I now only need Percocet for the pain every three hours, which my stomach can tolerate after I eat a snack. I enjoyed 7 whole hours of sleep last night! I… Continue reading Knee Rehabilitation
October 9, 2004 "What man is he that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose." Psalm 25:12 (KJV) If the Lord tarries, my total knee replacement surgery will be on Monday, November 8. I visited three rehabilitation (rehab) facilities and chose the nicest one with a private room… Continue reading Total Knee Replacement
"And I will give him the morning star." Revelations 2:28
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