It is unarguable: As of March 2020, our lives changed. When we knew COVID-19, this new novel coronavirus, was in our country, life changed as we knew it. And I believe that this pandemic has exposed how...
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.
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.
Sometimes, you just have to pivot
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 12, 2020
Have you ever watched a basketball game? These lithe athletes are running down the court going in one direction and then BAM! They stop, plant a foot, pivot and go in another direction.
Heroes work here, too
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 28, 2020
Come on America, show us some love.
COVID-19, PPE and nurse smackdowns
By
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.
The Bucket List
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 04, 2020
As I sit here and write this blog, it’s my birthday, and I notice that every year my bucket list grows shorter. But I definitely have good ones I still want to do.
Think before you write
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 21, 2020
I have to ask: Does anyone read what they write before they sign off and lock their documentation anymore?
Reshape for the New Year
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 07, 2020
Every January 1 the commercials start. How to lose weight, how to eat right, how to exercise, what machines to buy. But, really, what needs reshaping more this time of year?
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.