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
Tag: Christian Nurse
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
Anatomy Class
Spring Quarter - 1975, College Sophomore School of Nursing I entered the large lecture hall and sat down with several hundred classmates for the first anatomy class of spring quarter. This class was rumored to be the most difficult of all in the nursing program which many students flunked. Dr. O stepped behind the podium.… Continue reading Anatomy Class
International Travel Tips – Part 3
Packing Hints "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God..." James 1:5 After my trip to Europe in 1978 with my three outfits as suggested by Arthur Frommer, I decided that was just a little too light to travel comfortably. I'm afraid I could not bear to look at those outfits after… Continue reading International Travel Tips – Part 3
International Travel Tips – Part 2
Europe - 1978 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 "Pam, international travel is really hard work and exhausting," said my Dad. At that point, I had only seen pretty postcards of Europe… Continue reading International Travel Tips – Part 2
The Lost Suitcase – International Travel Tips – Part I
Honduras - October 23, 1988 "Jesus came and spake unto them,.....Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the age." Matthew 28:20 I have just arrived in Honduras to join my first medical mission trip. We changed planes in Miami, but my suitcase didn't make the transfer, so all I have is… Continue reading The Lost Suitcase – International Travel Tips – Part I
Pamela's Nursing Reflections 