Hi All! I am a nursing student and a practicing Christian. I credit my success this far to My Lord and Savior. I am excited about what he will bring in my future and what opportunities I will have to serve as a RN. I am wondering how many of you out there use prayer with your patients and what stories you have of how you have seen it help them or thier families. The stories I have heard thus far have brought tears to my Eyes and it reminds me of the book series called Stories for the_______ Soul. I would love to see one called
"Stories for the Nurses soul." Maybe we can make our own stories here. I look forward to hearing any stories you may have.
These are all so wonderful and encouraging. Bless all of you that find this part of 'nursing' is a valued and sacred one.
We all know that depression can hinder 'physical' healing. Being 'down-in-the-dumps' is just about as low, but I believe that these are major signs that our 'spirit' is in need of a special touch too.......I've been there.
I pray for all of my patients.....at the start of each day. I pray on the way to work and I pray for my coworkers, doctors, etc.........
I will, at times have a patient that will asks if I would pray for them......how do they know?? As with all of us, our 'spirits bear witness' to eachother.
I think it is great and gives me a huge sense of accompolishment when my patients puts that kind of trust into my hands. I don't take it lightly!!
I was a practicing Christian when I started nursing. I however leave the prayer to the Chaplains. I have talks spirtuality with patients, but in relations to their own, not mine. So far no one has really asked me to pray with them.
There are a lot of church-owned hospitals around that have Christianity built into their mission statement. I recommend you work at one of those, so you practice your faith with patients with ease. I'm currently attending a Christian school for my RN to BSN program and they are affiliated with a large Christian hospital. Prayer is obviously a big part of both the nursing school and the patient care there. :)
goodness, no way i could have been successful in my np career and my business without him. stories abound with many of us regarding prayer with patients. yes, it is a sensitive issue with alot people, but, prayer is needed by so many.
my most heart wrenching experience was with a new mother...baby dying. she was of different faith, but, needed prayer. i obliged and said one with her. afterwards, when it was clear the infant would die, she wanted her to be baptized. no priest was available and i baptized this dying babe. i cry now just remembering the peace that washed over that mother's face.
siri, crnp, clnc, rlnc
siri,
that is such a beautiful thing. you made a difference in this woman's hard time. good doesn't make mistakes and he puts people in certain situations for a reason. :)
Im a nurse in a LTC facility and these resdients are my second family. I too feel the same way you do; without the Lord I too wouldnt have made it through the program. I truly feel this is my calling; to be with these patients in their final moments and let them know its ok,& Jesus loves them and is preparing a place for them and such a look of peace come over them that it is undescribable. In this type of setting I am able to praise Jesus Christ, and Im sure in every setting it may be used should the situation arise... Im not a bible preacher but I use it in time of need for the families and the patients. Some patients dont believe so you must respect their wishes but silently say a prayer for them should you feel you need to pray for this patient...
If you look at the history of nursing, nursing got it's current footing as a religious endeavor.
I bristle at the idea that nursing is all about caring. I deal with very technical equipment and expertise day in and day out. I'm a professional operator and a professional hands on evaluator.
I have exceptional skills.
But that is because I am taking advantage of talents bestowed upon me by an awesome God.
This is my prayer before I go to work: allow me the chance and wit to be Your answer to somebody's prayer today.
I know there are nurses out there that aren't religious: but as for me and mine, my religion is what makes me an outstanding nurse.
I kid you not, this is the fortune cookie I got at work last night: 'To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun.' And that by the way, is an effective sum of Ecclesiastes.
If you look at the history of nursing, nursing got it's current footing as a religious endeavor.
I bristle at the idea that nursing is all about caring. I deal with very technical equipment and expertise day in and day out. I'm a professional operator and a professional hands on evaluator.
I have exceptional skills.
But that is because I am taking advantage of talents bestowed upon me by an awesome God.
This is my prayer before I go to work: allow me the chance and wit to be Your answer to somebody's prayer today.
I know there are nurses out there that aren't religious: but as for me and mine, my religion is what makes me an outstanding nurse.
I kid you not, this is the fortune cookie I got at work last night: 'To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun.' And that by the way, is an effective sum of Ecclesiastes.
~faith,
Timothy.
Timothy,
When I first started reading posts on Allnurses I came across your stuff and even viwed more of your stuff on your homepage. You have such a gift in writing. I am encouraged by your insights and your faith. Please do not ever stop.
NannaNurse
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These are all so wonderful and encouraging. Bless all of you that find this part of 'nursing' is a valued and sacred one.
We all know that depression can hinder 'physical' healing. Being 'down-in-the-dumps' is just about as low, but I believe that these are major signs that our 'spirit' is in need of a special touch too.......I've been there.
I pray for all of my patients.....at the start of each day. I pray on the way to work and I pray for my coworkers, doctors, etc.........
I will, at times have a patient that will asks if I would pray for them......how do they know?? As with all of us, our 'spirits bear witness' to eachother.
I think it is great and gives me a huge sense of accompolishment when my patients puts that kind of trust into my hands. I don't take it lightly!!