OK, so any nurse reading this will probably relate, but we are so used to observing our patients/residents that we tend to “over observe” when not at work.
It is indeed a wonderful life — and here’s why
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 10, 2019
Remain true to your beliefs, just like George Bailey, and you’ll be just fine.
Where did all the spoons go?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 06, 2018
As nurse leaders/managers, I believe we have to be smarter in what we decide to let go and shrug off, as we might wind up having to do those things ourselves too often.
You can’t build a faster horse
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 04, 2017
I was taking with someone about innovation. They told me about a famous quote from Henry Ford. Supposedly he said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said ‘faster horses.'”
Is this our moment?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 01, 2020
I believe that this pandemic has exposed how people really are. Some inspire me, and some frighten me. Ultimately, it is up to us, individually, to define what and who we are.
Nurse overload equals mistakes
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 24, 2012
Did you hear the one about the seasoned detective who finds a body in a field? Surrounded by young detectives, he immediately announces, “She was a nurse and worked in long term care!” Stunned,...
Granny caught in the cross-fire again
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 18, 2013
Once again the war on drugs catches frail elder patients in the crosshairs. Basically a “drive by” that shouldn’t happen.
FDA — full of poop?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 11, 2013
Every few days I read the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news to see if there is anything relevant to eldercare that I should be aware of. Recently, I came across an extremely eye-opening item.
No Rhyme or Reason
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 06, 2016
Did you know that September 1 was “No Rhyme or Reason Day”? Apparently, there is a day to celebrate words that don’t rhyme and things that don’t make sense. This gets me thinking...
Think before you open your mouth in court!
Aug 25, 2015
Unfortunately, in this litigious society, and especially as long-term care professionals, we are sometimes put in a position to open our mouths in court. If you worry about this, relax. You can’t...