SuzieF

SuzieF

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  1. Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    SuzieF posted a topic in General Nursing

    I believe that when we went to using pain as "the 5th vital sign" and began to routinely use a pain rating scale such as "0 to 10", we watered down the effect of self-reporting with a large portion of...

  2. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  3. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Here I Stand, It is great to connect with you here. It is good to meet other Christian nurses that are standing firm in the faith. I know that if I did not have my faith to keep me moving forward...

  4. When Nurses Cry

    SuzieF replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    mdyoung, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how difficult losing a grandchild must have been. I am so glad you where touch by the compassion expressed by the nurse. As a veteran nurse of...

  5. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    JesusKeepMe, Thanks for the uplighting post. It is always thrilling to hear someone so enthusiastically share about their faith in Christ. I can remember when I came into an awareness of who He is and...

  6. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thanks for stopping by Jaynie_Marie! I am excited for you as you step into your future in nursing. It is wonderful to have nurses with hearts such as yours. It makes the world and our profession a...

  7. Have you been taught how to assess a patient's spiritual needs?

    SuzieF posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I never learned how to assess a patient's spiritual needs when I was in college years ago. I am wondering if other nurses have been taught this in nursing school. Also, are you receiving ongoing...

  8. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi PurpleViolet, Thanks for stopping by this thread. It is always great to know of other Christian nurses who are walking their careers out through the light of their faith. It is nice to know that...

  9. Have you been taught how to assess a patient's spiritual needs?

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for your feedback! Most

  10. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi SlimM26, I am glad that you are choosing to walk out your faith in the service of nursing. Yes, God does see your heart and knows your honest desire. Rest in knowing that if your heart is set on...

  11. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am glad that I could help. I just share things that work for me. Thank you for the prayers! I appreciate them tremendously! Blessings!

  12. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Raynelle, Congrats on beginning nursing school. It is fantastic that you are thinking ahead as to how you wil find time for devotion and drawing nearer to God through Christ. You are sooooo wise...

  13. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Greetings and blessings to

  14. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Melissa! I am so excited for you as you begin your adventure into the wonderful world of nursing. Your life will be transformed in a remarkable and fulfilling way. Just let the love and light of...

  15. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hey Underoo! Thank you for connecting with me. I will be contacting you for sure. Blessings,

  16. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have said a prayer for everyone in this thread today... May God's light and hope radiate through you! May you be a conduit of hope for your

  17. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Congrats

  18. Coma Dreams

    SuzieF replied to Vespertinas's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have never heard of a patient experiencing anything like this before. Did you ask the patient what was his interpretation of the dream? He may know deep down

  19. Spirituality in Nursing Conference, April 13, Asheville NC

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hey FSUNurse2b, I am sorry for the delay in responding to your question. Although I am not actually a member for the NCF at this time, I have been in the past. With the membership, your wife would...

  20. Spirituality in Nursing Conference, April 13, Asheville NC

    SuzieF posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I wanted to share an announcement regarding a conference hosted by the Nurses Christian Fellowship. The day/date is Saturday, April 13, 2013 at West Carolina University's Biltmore Park Campus in...

  21. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    SuzieF replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    FSUns2b, Not to worry, you will find that there are plenty of Christ followers in nursing. You will also probably find more outspoken Christians in nursing than banking. As you can see from the...

  22. NEW TO THE ER WORLD

    SuzieF replied to CaribeRN's topic in Emergency

    I switched to the ER 3 years ago after many, many years in critical care and med surg. I can tell you that ER folks are a different breed. Their exteriors are tough due to the nature of the...

  23. First Day Being a Nurse: Feeling Overwhelmed

    SuzieF replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I really started feeling this way after the first few weeks when the newness had worn off. The "honeymoon" was over. I wondered what in the world I had gotten myself into. But, I hung in there. That...

  24. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    SuzieF replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    FSUNS2b, TNbutterfly was right on in her posts. I concur 100%. It would be interesting to do a study (if not already done) on the prevalence of Christians in nursing as compared to the general...

  25. Please help answer a few questions about providing spiritual care.

    SuzieF replied to jaand's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi jaand. I am sorry, but I just saw this post. I would have responded sooner if I had seen your post/request. It may be too late for you to gather information for your assignment, but I thought I...