Most recent articles by Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
The Real Nurse Jackie: Keeping it real
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 01, 2011
Like the fictional Showtime “Nurse Jackie,” I do have a bad back, ironically have two brunette daughters, and will get in anyone’s face — doctor, family member, surveyor, government...
When to hope for a naked intruder
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 28, 2011
I’ve already written about it being a blessing and a curse to work in long-term care because we know so much about aging and what happens to our bodies as we age. And because I know what is happening,...
Try it: ‘I don’t know’
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 21, 2011
Let’s face it: Often there isn’t any solid evidence as to why a resident is on a medication. Many times, they came from the previous location on a bucket load of medications and they stay on...
It’s not a bad habit: What’s your coffee IQ?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 13, 2011
So it’s 4 a.m. and I’m still up finishing a project and jonesing for a cup of my favorite brand of coffee, NuJava. Yes, I am a coffee snob, because I like my coffee like I like my men …...
Everything old is new again
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 06, 2011
So there I was, out having a blast on Cinco de Mayo, enjoying an “adult beverage” and some really great food with plans for NOT working for the rest of the evening, and I get an emergency text...
Proud … and not apologizing
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 24, 2011
When did it become so popular to be “antipatriotic”? Does it make you “hip” nowadays?
The Aging reality show
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 18, 2011
One of the things about working in long-term care is that it’s both a blessing and a curse — knowing about aging. For example, it’s not a good thing when you aren’t prepared for it,...
Keeping it real
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 09, 2011
Let me introduce myself. My name is Jackie and I am (proudly) a long-term care nurse. The editors at McKnight’s are brave enough to let me start a blog. It might at times be slightly irreverent,...