There are health care issues that make "Being a Christian" difficult at times. We need to take time to consider as health care professionals "Am I creating a safe environment for this patient?" "Did I take time to listen to their story?" This is a business with people. Health Care has moved into a fast pace set of algorithms, A-I, computer, cost and statistical driven environment. There has been a shift in our culture to "In and Out" health care. That may be convenient at times, however we have a stress driven culture, the commonality of some type of trauma in people's lives, are we recognizing that this heaps on health problems? I hope this book will point out the need to connect with our patients, to see past the "chief complaint" and move back into a wholistic model of care.

I have worked in Health Care for 30 plus years, from CNA, to RN, to ARNP. As a Christian, I strived to assimilate my Christianity into nursing. As a provider I tried to go the extra mile to connect and meet the needs of the patients.