The Real Nurse Jackie by Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
The tongue is mightier than the sword
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 15, 2021
Full disclosure: This blog was inspired by a recent sermon on James 3, which mentions how much damage we can do with what we say. The tongue weighs an average of 70 grams and is 3.3 inches in men and 60...
The art of correction
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 01, 2021
I remember the first time I made lemon curd. As it thickened, I asked a friend to taste it. Her reply, “Girl, that is so sour it’d make a pig squeal!” First of all, why would you give a pig...
Leaving a legacy
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 18, 2021
You can be assured that contributing to long-term care matters. It’s the type of legacy that gives your life meaning and purpose.
What scares you makes you stronger
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 04, 2021
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook: “Psychologists say go with the choice that scares you the most because that’s the one that will help you grow.” OK, well, I guess most of the time. Unless...
Time for the wide-angle lens
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 20, 2021
It’s often easy to judge people. We see something from our point of view and pronounce our opinionated judgment. Sally is so self-centered. She comes in 10 to 15 minutes late every day, and we...
Be present to listen
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 06, 2021
I think one of the greatest tools in our customer service toolbelt is just taking the time to be present and listen to our customers. Whether that customer is our coworker, our resident, patient, family...
It’s easier to stay warm
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 23, 2021
I was reminded of something this week that got me thinking: It’s easier to stay warm than get warm. As we just finished wi
Excuse me, what did you say?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 09, 2021
Come on, we’ve all done it: misheard a song lyric but proudly sang it out at the top of our lungs. I still remember Mom at an “oldies” concert where they were playing “Mony Mony” by Tommy...
Just a virtual girl in a virtual world
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 23, 2021
So, here I am, teaching and meeting virtually multiple times a day. I’m kind of feeling like a virtual girl in the virtual world. I mean, virtual teaching is great as you can reach multiple communities...
Social media: Good vs. Evil?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 09, 2021
With all the nastiness that has been in social media, wouldn’t it be cool to see that social media can also have a good side? Good news: We can.