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Nov 06 2011
Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY", "Life is precious handle with PRAYER!", "When You're Down to Nothing God's UP to Something", Inspirationals.
Tags: age, aid, change, compassion, doctor, elderly, experience, eyes, feeling, God, hand, healing, heart, hospital, inspiration, kindness, language, life, listening, love, moment, nurse, patient, peace, power, prayer, rhythm, seniors, smiles, soul, touch, voice, woman, words
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The Power of Touch
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I worked as a medical/surgical nurse at a busy hospital and was
young in years and experience when this happened.
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I had a patient to care for on my night shift along with eight
others. This particular patient did not talk, move or even give
me eye response when I was speaking to her.
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She was alone; no family. She was a DNR (do not resuscitate),
no heroic measures for her, just let her be.
She was on the telemonitor, which watches what the heart is
doing, rate, rhythm, etc.
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After I did my initial assessment (like a physical exam), I
repositioned her, placed pillows at the areas known to have
skin breakdown (any bony prominence) and tried to make her
more comfortable. Then I went to speak to the nurse watching
the telemonitor for the shift so I could find out her rhythm,
etc. to put in my nurse’s notes.
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I was shocked when she pointed to the screen that displayed my
patient, “This is what a dying heart looks like.”
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I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. She didn’t look to be in
any distress when I was just with her. I asked a few questions
then quickly went back to the patient. Still no change.
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As the evening went on, I got patients admitted from the emergency
room and things got very busy. I had to make time to check on my
“special” lady.
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Every four hours I like to check vital signs if someone is in
this state. I took them again; pulse rate and blood pressure
were lower. I was standing at the bedside and could talk to the
telemonitor nurse over the intercom in the room. I asked her if
there has been any change.
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“The heart rate is 60 and dropping.” While I was checking blood
pressure and breathing rate, suddenly there were two other
nurses and several nurses aide’s in the room. Since she was DNR,
there was absolutely nothing we could do.
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The other members stood and watched as the voice over the
intercom said, “Heart rate is 50 and dropping.” Her respiratory
rate dropped from the normal 20 a minute to 15 then 10.
She was going.
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I stood there feeling completely helpless. I must do something.
The only thing to do was pray.
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“Heart rate is 40.”
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I prayed silently and looked around the room. Everyone was just
standing, watching, with their hands clasped in front of them.
She was not struggling, but lying peacefully with her hands across
her chest, rising slower and slower as her breaths decreased.
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Speaking to the intercom I said, “Her breathing is 5.”
Of course I am touching her while checking blood pressure but it
is not the same as “touching” her.
After a moment her breathing stopped completely.
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Oct 19 2010
Posted: under "A Scripture A Day Keeps The Devil Away", "When You're Down to Nothing God's UP to Something".
Tags: blessings, Christ, comfort, cure, day, God, healing, heart, Jesus, life, Lord, love, psalm, sacrifice, scripture, soul, spirit
Psalm 147:3 – He Heals the Brokenhearted
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He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
(Psalm 147:3)
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May 02 2010
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "DID YOU KNOW", Inspirationals.
Tags: appreciation, belief, blessings, change, child, class, encouragement, flame, future, gratitude, happiness, healing, heart, humor, inspiration, job, joy, kindness, learning, lessons, life, love, motivation, parent, passion, power, quotes, school, self-confidence, soul, success, teacher, voice, work, world
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“Teachers inspire the smallest hearts to grow big enough to change the world.”
~Paula J. Fox
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May 4 is Teacher Appreciation Day. As the end of the school year rushes closer, don’t forget to thank the teachers in your life for all of their hard work!
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From: The Heart of a Teacher
“A Parent’s Note to a Teacher”
by Anonymous..I’m the voice of a grateful parent
whose child was in your class…
the one who needed help to find his way
You’ve been a special blessing
as you helped my child succeed
and I’m thankful for the part you had to play
You gave him so much more
than just the lessons in the books
you gave him wings…so he could learn to fly
You ignited a flame within his soul
a passion to learn and grow…
to never give up and always be willing to try
Your encouragement inspired him
and your kindness was so real
but the thing that thrills my heart the most is this…
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Apr 28 2010
Posted: under Inspirational Poetry.
Tags: assurance, blessings, Easter, forgiveness, glory, God, healing, inspiration, Jesus, joy, life, light, love, pride, Savior, victory, worth
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God sent His son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
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Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
~”"~
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
~”"~
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
Posted: under Inspirationals.
Tags: blessings, desire, eyes, healing, heart, inspiration, life, love, pride, scripture, understanding
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“I can master it,” said the Axe. His blows fell heavy on the hard, strong steel. But each blow only made his edge more blunt until he ceased to strike.
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“Leave it to me,” said the Saw. With his relentless teeth, he worked back and forth. But to his dismay, all of his teeth were worn out or broken off.
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“Ha!” said the Hammer. “I knew you could not do this. Let me show you how.” But with the very first blow, his head flew off, and the steel was unchanged.
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“Shall I try?” asked the Flame. And it curled itself gently around the strong, hard