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Hi everyone,

My name is Suzie. I am a registered nurse in Pensacola, Florida. Nursing has been my heart and passion more and sometimes less since the mid 1990's. I have worked in the acute care hospital setting since then. I have a wandering spirit, so I have experience in most areas of adult care.

I expected Jesus Christ as my Savior as a young adult, years before becoming a nurse. Initially, I did not feel "called" into nursing, but soon began to realize my potential to serve as Christ's ambassador to the sick and dying. Although, I have to be honest and say that my feelings regarding my nursing career have not always been "blissful." I have been, like many other nursing colleagues, tapped dry by the realities of our profession. THANKFULLY, I allowed the Lord to refresh my spirit and regained a renewed perspective on our blessed profession and my opportunity to serve.

In 2006, I founded a nursing ministry organization. Since then, I, along with many of my nursing friends, have pursued a variety of activities aimed at encouraging other nurses and serving local and global communities.

I am currently in school pursuing a graduate degree in nursing education at Walden University online. I am enjoying this experience very much as it expanding my knowledge and perspective regarding patient care and nursing professional issues.

I live in Pensacola, Florida with my husband, Michael. We have four grown children and a precious granddaughter.

I am looking forward to connecting with nurses of the Christian faith from around the world.

Blessings!

Suzie

P.S. I also updated my profile and social media info if you are interested.

Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Hi crazy&cute,

I feel the exact same way that you do about the Lord's miracles, healing, and mercy. One thing that I have found is that He is working within our patients and their families in ways we can't even imagine.

When we are blessed enough to catch glimpses of this, it a beautiful thing. It reaffirms my purpose as a nurse.

Blessings,

Suzie

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Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Thanks for the welcome Spidey's mom!

I am with you, my faith is not separate from any aspect of my faith. I also do not proselytize amy patients, however like you, I will not hesitate to pray with them or for them. If for whatever reason, I can't do that, I call a chaplain.

I have also made international mission trips- one medical and one not.

I am very interested in FCN, but just can't serve in this capacity at this time. I have worked at a faith-based medical clinic that provided free care to the working poor.

Thank you for reaching out to me!

God bless,

Suzie

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Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Hi UTVOL3!

Congrats on the pursuit of your MSN at Liberty. I have listened to some of their podcast lectures in iTunes. It seems to be a good school.

I am at Walden myself, sadly we do not have a faith based component to the program (not that I am aware of anyway).

I study a lot about the history of our profession through reading Christian nursing authors, such as Judith Shelley and Doornbos, Groenhout, & Hotz. Also, I gain a lot of insight from the secular history books, because there is no denying the role of our faith ancestors in the history of our beautiful profession.

Thanks for friending me. I will be in touch with you.

God bless,

Suzie

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Hi Suzie I'm a Christian also ...Im a new LPN & recently God blessed me with my first job which I will begin in a few weeks it always makes me feel good to see other nurses open about their faith

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Hello, Suzie, and welcome to Allnurses! I'm a Catholic Christian RN and parish nurse. Like Spidey's mom, I don't proselytize or try to convert anyone, whether here or at work; but I am not ashamed to proclaim my faith in our Savior, and I most certainly will share it with anyone who asks. Thanks for asking :)

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Hiya! I have not posted here before...I, too, am a Christian and am almost a nurse, YAY!

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Hi Suzie,

I'm a Christian nurse as well. I was raised in the faith, left it in my teenage years only to have it come roaring back in Spades in my young twenties about when I joined the Army. The Army not only sparked my return to the religion of my youth, but it has also done nothing but encourage and strengthen that faith as I have gotten older (as well as adding some unique military flavor to what is (sadly) often perceived as a static, boring belief system).

Welcome to AN. Looking forward to getting to know you on the forums!

Soldiernurse

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Specializes in Paediatrics.

Hi Suzie,

Lovely to hear from you. I'm a Christian Nurse too, gave my heart to him when just a child, I am uncertain if I'm called to be in nursing, but I do try my best to be kind and understanding with co-workers, patients and their families. I talk about God if the conversation is broached but I've never felt I should force my beliefs on others, I figure it may frustrate people and turn them away, I think some are called/gifted to evangelism others are not and show their love of God through their life and actions instead (me XD ).

All the same, there has been many moments in my life I've talked about him to coworkers and patients when the topic arose and they enquired. My faith is very strong (he's been there for me in some harsh times), but when it comes to nursing I sense I won't always be one, but I do enjoy my job and like coming home feeling I've helped someone or have been there for them even if just to listen.

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Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Hi

Soldiernurse,

I can only imagine how life as a soldier would bring you to your knees (in prayer) and face to face with the Lord.

Thank God for you and all those who serve!

Suzie

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Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Gold_SJ,

I agree with you only some are called to evangelism. When we are in our caregiver roles as nurses, it is always best to simply allow the Spirit of God to speak the truth of the Gospel. He can do this through our prayers and actions. No proselytism needed.

One of the best quotes ever is...[h=4]"Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words." (St. Francis ?)[/h]Do you mind if I ask what direction you feel the Lord is taking you if it is not nursing?

Just curious.

Blessings,

Suzie

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Specializes in Most areas of adult hospital care.

Thanks for the warm welcome VivaLasViejas.

I am happy to know that there are other nurses out there who are not afraid of proclaiming their faith when appropriate.

Christian nurses are of great value in God's army. That is a tremendous honor and responsibility for us.

Blessings to you and yours,

Suzie F.

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Specializes in PICU, NICU, L&D, Public Health, Hospice.

Welcome to AN from your born again Hospice nurse!

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