jeastridge BSN, RN

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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing with us. It is good to hear about your experience and perspectives. You sound like a person that works hard to make the world a better place. Joy You make some valid points....
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    People can change. And this alone gives us hope and keeps us all moving forward. I remember reading, "Rising Out of Hatred" by Saslow. It delienates the powerful transformation of a born and bred...
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Powerfully said. It is time for us in the white community to look inward, question ourselves daily, educate ourselves, and begin the process of change. It has been far too long.
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    You deserve better. You have earned better. I am sorry for what you hav experienced and continue to experience. Thank you for being willing to share your
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    The LVN and RN comments cracked me up! Thanks for sharing your stories.
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    You nailed it. Yeah. Listening without action is polite and can be just as racist. Your actions reflect what real change looks like: respect, equality in assignments and pay. It's the bare minimum....
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know what to say. All my words are stuck and inadequate and sad and --well, just wrong. I am so sorry for all that you have experienced. I want to be hopeful but my own past convicts me....
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you and I believe you. And I am sorry. I hope and pray and want to help work toward making things
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your comment. Yes, many of us are looking for ways to examine ourselves, our own attitudes and how we might need to change. I'm glad it made you smile!
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    What a great story. Perspectives and prejudices are changed one person at a time. One story at a time. Legislation and laws can only take us so far. The heart changes are harder...Thank you for...
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Love your last line. It made me smile. Everyone's experiences are their own and everyone's feelings are their own. We can only hope to be able to listen to one another better and learn from each...
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. Thank you.
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right. It is not unique to nursing or the police force or politics or even churches. It happens all over the world, not just in the USA. But we still find ourselves needing to acknowledge...
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I hope we can be good listeners. It is a start. Just listening. Who knows? Maybe this thread will plant a seed of a question that will grow into a thought that will change one behavior. If even one...
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    Tips for Nurses on Zoom

    jeastridge posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Overcoming the Challenges of Zoom COVID-19 has brought along with it many changes, including nurses' expanding use of technology to stay connected and to help their patients. Office visits,...
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    Tips for Nurses on Zoom

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Nursing Career

    We are all getting tired of zoom at this point but it seems to be a necessary part of our lives for a while. Starting promptly and ending promptly are keys to a good meeting, in my book (even in...
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    Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

    jeastridge posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    "I am so sad,” my four-year-old granddaughter said. Her words made my heart ache as I hugged her. Why are you sad, honey?” I asked, knowing full well why she was so sad. Her little world had been...
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    Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that you are going through such a hard time. While COVID-19 is hard for everyone it sounds like it has hit your family extra hard. Is it possible that you can find...
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    Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Please do! Feel free to share. We want to help as many kids and their families as we can!
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    Conquering COVID-19: 8 Ways Nurses and Parents Can Help Kids Cope

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks! I am so glad you like the artwork. Mary Beth did a great job. I hope your grandchildren like it, too, and that many children will find it helpful.
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    My Inspiration to Become a Nurse

    jeastridge replied to PrudenceNurse's topic in Nurses Rock

    So glad you went for it! Sometimes I think our workplaces are full of people who were afraid to do what they REALLY wanted to do--that kind of start doesn't make for very satisfying careers (e.g. #3...
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    Covid-19: What Nurses Can Teach

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are so right. It is "up in the air!" All our facts are subject to change and we are adapting day to day as research develops. I am hopeful that we will get more clarity very soon. Thank you for...
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    Covid-19: What Nurses Can Teach

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for your encouraging comments. I agree! Nurses are part of the help in this time of COVID. And you are right; finding out--with accuracy--what various organizations are doing has been hard...
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    COVID-19 and Faith Community Nurses

    jeastridge posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    For the past few weeks, my morning cup of coffee has accompanied an early morning check of the overnight news. While I am not a regular “news junkie,” I generally browse through it first, but this...
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    COVID-19 and Faith Community Nurses

    jeastridge replied to jeastridge's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for sharing. We all need this word of encouragement.