by Brooke Myrick BSN, RN, LAS, Healthcare Team Manager

Year after year nursing is named one of our nation's most trusted professions. What qualifies a nurse as trustworthy? A nurse is committed to putting others before themselves to provide the best care for those under their supervision. While nursing is a career developed to provide care to the ill and injured, during pregnancy help, it is vastly more. It is a call to a mission.

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” Isaiah 61:1

As a nurse in pregnancy help, you have accepted the call to proclaim the good news to those in need, and to proclaim freedom to those who feel they are in dire situations pleading for a way out. Through the name of Jesus, many women and men are released from a darkness that has held them captive. Many will choose life for their baby after meeting with you, a pregnancy help nurse. Those who undergo the devastation and heartache of a pregnancy loss will return to you for healing resources, comfort and support. At times those who have made an abortion decision will also turn to you when they begin to grieve and start the journey of seeking forgiveness and recovery.

The pregnancy help nurse is trusted by those she cares for as she provides unwavering love, care and support.

This mission is not always easy. It requires daily commitment and renewal.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

This mission requires bravery and courage each and every day because it involves a battle for life today and for eternity. To continue in your role as a pregnancy help nurse, the mission must be fully understood and accepted. The mission is to remain faithful and obedient in sharing medical and spiritual truths in love while simultaneously, fully letting go and trusting God with the results and outcomes. A total dependence on the Author and Giver of life is required.

“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” I John 4:4

“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, and participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:1-4

With each client encounter, nurses in pregnancy help make an active choice to—in humility—count those they are serving as more significant than themselves. You welcome her without judgment. You listen to her story. You give your time and energy. You earn her trust. You offer medical and spiritual truths in love. You seek to meet her needs through your organization and community resources. You offer prayer. You share the good news of Jesus.

As you accept the pregnancy help nurse mission every day, you make a difference today and for generations to come.

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer o' mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Am I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6

by Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, it's time to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes working tirelessly in pregnancy help organizations across the globe. These nurses, driven by a deep sense of compassion and guided by a Biblical worldview, stand as beacons of love and care, offering invaluable support to women and families in need.

Heartbeat International proudly celebrates these nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6 to May 12, and throughout the month. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference," resonates profoundly with the extraordinary contributions these nurses make every day.

In pregnancy help organizations, nurses play a pivotal role in providing vital healthcare services while fostering an environment of empathy and understanding. They serve as pillars of strength for women facing unplanned pregnancies, offering not only medical assistance but also emotional support and guidance through challenging times.

At the heart of their work lies a deep commitment to the sanctity of life. These nurses recognize the inherent value of every human being, including the precious life growing within each expectant mother. With unwavering dedication, they advocate for life-affirming choices and empower women to embrace the miraculous journey of motherhood.

What sets them apart is their holistic approach to care. Beyond addressing medical needs, they take the time to listen, comfort, and affirm the dignity of every individual they encounter. Through their compassionate presence, these nurses instill hope and confidence in women who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the future.

Moreover, these nurses are not just healthcare providers; they are mentors and guides, sharing their wisdom and expertise with kindness. By imparting a Biblical worldview rooted in love and compassion, they illuminate a path of grace and redemption for those they serve.

This impact extends far beyond the walls of the pregnancy help organization, reaching into the hearts and homes of countless families. Through selfless dedication, they sow seeds of hope and healing, nurturing a culture of life and love within their communities.

As we express our gratitude to these remarkable nurses during National Nurses Week, let us also remember the profound difference they make in the lives of others. Their acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and commitment to life are testaments to the power of love in action.

To all the nurses in pregnancy help organizations, we thank you for your boundless compassion, tireless dedication, and unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life. You are true champions of love, and your work inspires us all to embrace the miracle of life with open arms and open hearts.

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, let us draw inspiration from the words of Galatians 6:9, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Thank you, nurses, for embodying this spirit of perseverance and love every day.