Do you ever try to attract “talent” to your work environment? Sometimes I’m surprised we recruit at all. I know most people fall in love once they get there, but the getting there is...
COVID-19, PPE and nurse smackdowns
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 18, 2020
What’s it going to take for nurses to get a little respect — and the personal protective equipment they need so badly?! I have my ideas.
Leave the cape at home to become a caregiving hero
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 21, 2015
OK, let’s face it. We all have an inner superhero in us or we wouldn’t be in the business of serving. But sometimes we need to leave that cape at home.
Happy Birthday, Donald Duck! Your care plan is ready
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 13, 2017
Donald Duck officially turned 83 years old on Friday, having been “born” in 1934. I have to wonder: If he were in a long-term care facility today, what would his person-centered care plan look...
C’mon, give me a hug!
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 24, 2017
With so many obscure holidays out there, I notice there is no “National Appreciate a Nurse Day.” Nursing Home Week and Nurses’ Week do not count. I want a day to put on my tiara and not...
Clean your own house
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 07, 2015
It was recently announced that U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents allegedly had repeated “sex parties” with prostitutes at events sponsored by none other than drug cartels themselves....
If we are supposed to follow our dreams, why can’t I go back to bed?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 24, 2015
You ever have one of those days, weeks or even months when things just don’t go your way? In other words, life is just lousy and no matter what you do, it still just stinks? This is what you need...
The oddest job interview questions
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 14, 2013
You know it is not going to go well when the person you’re interviewing starts off by asking, “How much work can I miss before I get fired?” You ever have one of those? Yet that’s...
Sweat equity
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 06, 2023
Recently I had a bone density scan. And, yup, I am at the age where, sure enough, I have osteopenia (reduced bone mass of lesser severity than osteoporosis). And my doctor said if I don’t take steps...
Don’t be a ‘Dumb A – – ’
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 28, 2023
Let’s be honest here: There is such a thing as a stupid question, or ask. I would say especially if you are a reporter! I don’t think that’s just my bias. I was working in a small border town in...