SuzieF

SuzieF

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  1. Camp Nursing: Choosing a Camp

    SuzieF replied to CampNurse1's topic in Camp

    I agree. This is a wonderfully informative post on a subject we don't hear much about as nurses, but may have some interest in. I am going to share this with my brother- in - law who is a camp...

  2. Need opinions, thinking of working in the ICU

    SuzieF replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Critical Care

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

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    Aurora77, I agree, it is all about pain management, not elimination. I also do not hesitate to call the doctor if the pain management regiment is not effective. I often suggest the use of Toradol. I...

  4. When Nurses Cry

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

  5. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think that is wonderful. Write away! I look forward reading your

  6. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Toonis, Congratulations on your new beginning into nursing! It is evident that you are beginning to cultivate your critical thinking skills and using wisdom. You are already thinking like a nurse!...

  7. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Priya, I know what you mean by feeling as though your nursing career is a ministry; I feel the same way. We follow in the foot steps of centuries of nurses that felt the same way. If you ask me, we...

  8. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you everyone. I am glad to know there are so many other like minded nurses out there. Our Christian faith birthed our profession; on that we can stand firm and together. Bless you and...

  9. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  10. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  11. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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!

  12. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  13. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  14. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    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...

  15. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hi Kathy, Thank you for responding to me. It is a tremendous honor to serve the Lord through our nursing service. If I did not have my faith, I could easily feel empty as I care for my patients. I...

  16. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hey Kimberly, Wow, LPN to BSN, that is a big step. You are very smart to go ahead and do that. I started out as an LPN. I wish I had pursued my education more aggressively while I was younger. You...

  17. Looking to connect with other Christian nurses

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Thank you for the welcome tnbutterfly. I have used my faith and knowledge to help meet the spiritual needs of my coworkers and patients by leading my fellow staff in prayers during stand up our...

  18. Further your education?

    SuzieF replied to CSISN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree 100% with TiffyRN "I finally "get" so much of what we never had time to fully understand in my ADN program. Now, waiting nearly 20 years is overdoing it a bit, but I think some real nursing...

  19. ER Radio Etiquette

    SuzieF posted a topic in Emergency

    My ER uses walkie-talkie radios to communicate around the department. We are in desperate need of some radio etiquette. I have been charged to come up with a short training on this. Can anyone share...

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

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, I agree, it would be the "6th Vital Sign" now that I think of it. I guess I am showing my age, because way back when the "pain campaign" started, sats were not done routinely. Thank you for...

  21. ER Radio Etiquette

    SuzieF replied to SuzieF's topic in Emergency

    Thank you very much for the feedback; it is helpful. Over and

  22. Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    SuzieF replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    I agree with you. As nurses, we have so much to be thankful for. I also don't really mind working on the holidays. There is usually an extra spirit of community comradery with most folks on theses...

  23. Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    SuzieF replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    It looks like I am with the majority when I say, you did the right thing in documenting what you did. But, I am not sure that would have been enough to keep you out of trouble in the event that the...

  24. Nursing student wanting ER

    SuzieF replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    Congrats on your up coming graduation. I am a currently working in an ER at a Level 2 Trauma Center. I can tell you that in our ER it is expected that most new staff come with either prior ER or Med...

  25. Religion in Nursing

    SuzieF replied to NICU:)'s topic in General Students

    Hey NICU, While there is nothing wrong with saying "Your in my thoughts" to a patient. I want to encourage you to be prepared to help patients explore and verbalize their spiritual needs. It is...