I'm glad to find this thread. Tiona, I'm glad to hear it's going well for you. I am also a new grad (of an LPN program in Kansas) and also going to work in LTC. I'm going to work in 2 facilities....
Betty_SPN_KS replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency
This reminds me of a clinical day in my peds rotation. A young child was NPO or on clear liquids (can't remember for sure), and the family was in there eating hamburgers and french fries. The kid was...
For me, yes. I would say my beliefs had an influence on my interest in nursing. I go through times of questioning, but my faith and prayer have been a way of coping with life in
As for passionate Christian believers wanting to "correct ignorance", etc., maybe I can help some understand the reason. There are some admonitions in the Bible (I'm too lazy to look them up now, but...
In response to questions such as Why are some Christians so "intolerant"? : If you believe that the biblical character of Jesus is real, and you believe what he said, that is, his claim to be the only...
I think the influence of Christianity and the history of nursing went hand in hand. Today it's very individual. But according to what we were told in school, before Christianity came along, women...
In a way, I understand. I used to be part of something that didn't celebrate the holidays, either. Now I tend to believe this is a "personal conviction" area (though I may be wrong). Before that I...
Not sure we're getting anywhere with all the arguing. But people can express their views. I am a struggling believer. So I must try to understand both sides (Christian v non-Christian). But I'm not...
Congratulations! :balloons: I was pinned last night. I'm catching up on some sleep. Spending a little more time with family. I'm staying up tonight so I can sleep tomorrow, because I start training...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to scottishlady's topic in General Nursing
Wow! It's hard enough for us with just one of us going to school! My graduation was tonight. I'll soon be a nurse in a LTC. I know at times I will wish I was still a CNA. I hope they will have me work...
Betty_SPN_KS replied to L&D_RN_OH's topic in Ob/Gyn
I used breastmilk for one of my home-birthed children. I wouldn't have used anything except his eye got yucky after a few days. I tried cleaning it with saline (worked for older kids on other...
I've never been catholic so our traditions are different. My experience has been a mixture of mennonite, baptist, and charismatic. I used to think myself a strong christian. But I have been feeling...