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...
Time for the wide-angle lens
By
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
By
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...
Just a virtual girl in a virtual world
By
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...
The worst year ever?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 22, 2020
Was 2020 really “the worst year ever”? Let’s take a closer look. It might open your eyes.
Depressed, angry and … thankful
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 24, 2020
Every Thanksgiving it has been my habit to meditate on what I am thankful for. I thought I would struggle this year.
The best silly nurse jokes
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 14, 2020
I bet if that movie “Back to the Future” were real, Dr. Emmett Brown would be saying, “Marty, whatever you do, don’t go to the year 2020!”
So here goes. And I am begging you, if you have...
My life on Zoom
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 04, 2020
Well, another week is gone by with another round of Zoom meetings. And I’ll be honest: I’m as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.
There IS such a thing as a stupid question
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 07, 2020
As an educator, I always let the audience know that there is no such thing as a stupid question. But now I have to take that back.
Plan like an 82-game season
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 26, 2020
Can we be honest? I think most people have discipline and instruction totally backward.