introducing you to jnette: "goody 1 shoe"
i first met this member online when i caught a glance of a propeller topped beanie and smiling pair of eyes. thought: wow... this woman can laugh at herself, must be a fun nursing spirit then i read her signature:
nvr 2 late
change your thoughts = change your life.
thought advice so great i've quoted it in my own tag line. she's been heart and soul of the bb and welcomed thousands over the years with sage advice and laughter. now she's stealing my thunder as home care nurse. enjoy our newest salute!
karen
community spotlight questions:
dialysis unit for 8 years. changed gears to home health since march '06
medic in usaf (seventies)
hha, pct, medical office secretary/receptionist, certified medical assistant. ....dialysis pct x 5 yrs., while studying for rn the last 3 of those years. dialysis rn x 3 years.
- most memorable nursing event:
seeing the look on the face of one of my dialysis patients when he heard the news of a true match for his long awaited kidney transplant... after 6 long years of encouraging him not to lose hope.
- answer the question. nursing is....
what you make of it... for both yourself and your patients!
- favorite allnurses forum:
general nursing (sooooo educational!)
break room (sooooo refreshing!)
- allnurses members who's advice you follow:
leslie, siri, tweety, marla, nrskaren, mary9, suzanne, ..all our "seasoned nurses" !
- members signature or avatar that tickles your funny bone:
far too many to count or mention! a new chuckle a day !
if i was a tree, i'd be a :
willow tree
because:
the willow... gentle, flowing, and sheltering.
while she gives shelter, she does not confine. her leaves and delicate, flexible branches are light and airy, leaving enough freedom for those she shelters to come and go.
i have been given shelter from the storm when i had needed it....
all of god's creatures are in need of shelter at some time or another.. a safe haven of rest. the willow is a welcoming tree.. always there with "open arms", never harsh or restricting.nor does she judge those who come to her.
and the willow is not ashamed to weep with you.
treat the members as though they were your best friends... because they can and will be. their support and input is invaluable!
learn all you can from the many forums available. just how much you learn is up to you... the information available is virtually endless.
don't forget to give back... be it learned experiences, information, or support .
only by giving back does this well continue to pour forth its refreshing waters to give life to hopes, dreams, and even to revive those on the verge of burnout.
live life and find reasons to love it ! seek and ye shall find. often you'll find those reasons in the eyes of your patients... if you care enough and dare enough to look.
classic threads:
one of my favorite moments... elderly pt
how to post pictures in your posts....
helpful link: fda medication safety
re: dialysis patients who are incontinent
check out the good day thread in break room---always popping in:
fourth of july, 2006
humor infusion:
oh tweeeeeeeeeeeety !!!
just a little "picker-upper"...
afraid of mammograms?
had enough ?
pregnant? hubby's no-no's !!!
what is nephrology nursing?
forum: dialysis/renal/urology
who's taking care of me at the hemodialysis center? - davita
discovernursing.com
relevant links:
nephrology nursing journal
cnn-np examination the nephrology nursing certification commission ...
renalnet features
specialty organization: american nephrology nurses association
perfectbluebuildings, BSN, RN
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And Jnette- (((((Hugs)))) to you today, I am so sorry about your patient and friend. I can tell you touched his life so much and now he's with his son again, two people lookin' out for you from heaven. I'm sure too they're not the only ones, knowing you and how many many people's lives you've touched.