Proud To Be A Nurse: The South Jersey Nurses Story
Many of our South Jersey nurses are proud to be a nurse. Sometimes, however, some nurses tend to forget to see their own worth. Among the many unsung heroes in our lifetime, nurses may probably top the list. Nurses go about their jobs dutifully and with all their hearts regardless of the sacrifices that are required from them.
Notable South Jersey Nurses of 2018
South Jersey nurses prove true that they are among the best in the field of nursing. Several South Jersey nurses have received honors and recognition this 2018 because of their contributions— to their patients, to their institutions and even to a random stranger who is in need of medical help. Below are some of the inspiring stories that can further fuel your passion to fulfill your call as a nurse:
Lisa Manoy
Lisa is a nurse armed with 15 years of experience. Her instinct as a lifesaver stirred when she heard Marianne LaPlante and her mother screaming for help inside the grocery.
Turns out, Lisa had to do a life-saving resuscitation on convulsing LaPlante in order to save her life. For Lisa, it was three minutes that felt like an eternity. Good thing that LaPlante was able to recover within those minutes.
After recovering, LaPlante then took to social media to thank her angel. Lisa’s daughter soon found out about the post and showed it to her mother. “I didn’t feel like an angel or a hero or anything,” Lisa said after receiving positive recognition to her heroic act.
Angelina McCurdy and Deborah Keller
Angelina McCurdy and Deborah Keller are both Jefferson Health – New Jersey nurses who were selected for the March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” award.
Angelina McCurdy, MSN, RN, APN, CMSRN, was given the distinction in the Adult Care division. Even if she is a per diem nurse, McCurdy helped Jefferson Health institutionalize its processes. Eventually, Jefferson Health got the coveted Magnet designation.
On the other hand, Deborah Keller, BSN, RN, RN-C, was recognized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit division. Keller put in place Safe Sleep practices in the NICU of the Jefferson Washington Township Hospital. She is also well-regarded among her colleagues because she championed healthier lifestyles for nurses working in shifts.
Lynda Arnold-Davis
Lynda Arnold-Davis is another notable South Jersey nurse who was awarded with the March of Dimes “Nurse of the Year” distinction in the “Nurse Leader” category.
Arnold-Davis hails from University Hospital in Newark. She has been a testament to providing excellent care to patients while steering the University Hospital into a reputable institution in the area.
Christine Smith
Christine Smith from Shore Medical Center is one of the seventeen Neonatal Care nurses recognized by Chiesi USA as part of the celebration of Neonatal Nurses Day.
Smith was chosen for the award because of her dedication to the youngest patients at Shore. She was also passionate about teaching her fellow nurses on how to properly care for NICU patients. In addition, she is the only Neonatal Resuscitation Program teacher at Shore Medical Center. These are a testament to her passion for neonatal nursing.
As seen in the numerous honors and awards given to these South Jersey nurses, indeed, nurses are heroes in scrub suits and white shoes. Armed with knowledge and a heart to serve, patients will only be thankful for the existence of their nurses.
Nurse Heroes Without A Plaque
While there are nurses who are given distinctions in nurse recognition awards, still many of these nurses are fulfilling heroic acts even without acknowledgement. A number of these nurses patiently carry out crucial roles with a strong dedication to their calling—to care for lives.
Below are some of the crucial roles that are being fulfilled by nurses that you should never forget to take pride in:
Nurses Risk Their Lives To Save Another
The duties of a nurse do not include putting their lives on the line to save other people. However, despite the fact that nurses are trained medical professionals, they tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are empathetic to the plight of their patients and even of a complete stranger. That’s why nurses still choose to help other people, even if it means that they have to risk their lives to do so.
Hero nurse risks his life to drive through Camp Fire blaze to rescue patients
Hero nurse who saved A&E patients from crazed knifeman insists she was only doing her job
2. Nurses Provide Care Equally, Without Prejudice
True to their oath, nurses provide quality care to all their patients. This is regardless of their orientation and class.
Even if they are tired because of their back-to-back shifts, nurses always serve others with kindness and dignity. They assist their patients with a smile on their faces (more often than not).
3. Nurses Help Improve Overall Quality Of Life
Yes, patients can survive through strictly following the doctor’s prescriptions. But it’s the nurses who help them get up in the middle of the night to drink their medicines. It is the nurses who give patients a glimmer of hope even when their own family have already lost it. It’s the nurses who selflessly care for patients when no one else will. It’s amazing how nurses stay to care for their patients when others have already stepped out.
Nurse practitioners making home visits increase quality of life for patients
4. Nurses Perform Crucial Duties, Among Others
Nurses cover a wide range of hospital functions and they are regarded as indispensable in the hospital. In areas where doctors don’t want to interfere, nurses tend to fill the gap. When there are no residents available to check on patients, nurses also perform the functions and fill up the charts.
Nurses have various specializations they have acquired through intensive study and actual practice. Given these, nurses are not only followers, they also have the capability to lead when the situation calls for it. Nurses are capable to make a difference not only in the lives of their patients but also to the betterment of the institution they’re connected to. Given the functions nurses do inside the hospital, they have first-hand knowledge of how a hospital is performing. They are the most reliable people to provide crucial insight needed by the board of directors to improve hospital performance and functions.
Yes, you are a hero nurse even without the fame and award. Your patients and the people around you acknowledge it for sure.
So, are you proud to be a nurse?
We know that you also have your own story, we’d love to know what makes you proud to be a nurse. Share it in the comment section below.
My Mom Is A Nurse! 10 Relatable Signs You Have A Nurse In The Family
My mom is a nurse. She has the most interesting stories to tell at the end of the day. Sometimes, her stories at the dinner table can be so graphic and grotesque, I can imagine them in my head. Can you relate to this? This is a telltale sign you have a nurse in your family. This article puts down the 10 signs you’re being raised by a nurse.
For example, when you have a nurse in the family, you get to learn medical terminology early on and use them describe what you are feeling. You don’t beat around the bush and tell them as it is. You realize its more efficient that way.
When you also have a nurse in the family, friends and neighbors naturally ask them for medical advice. Its like having a clinic at your own home. How neat is that?
Read more of these signs here: 10 Signs You’re Being Raised by a Nurse
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Virtua Hospital Is Now Magnet-Recognized
Virtua Hospital Is Now Magnet-Recognized
Virtua Hospital is now included in the select few hospitals in the country given the Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Association.
The process was not easy though. Virtua Hospital had to go through a grueling review process from the American Nurses Credentialing Association. Nurses had to be reviewed in terms of education and training, submission of studies in peer reviewed journals, and establishment of nursing best practices.
The magnet recognition was highly welcomed by Virtua President and CEO Dennis W. Pullin. Specifically, he stated that the because of this award, Virtua Hospital will continue to work towards being a High Reliability Organization.
Read more of the article here: Virtua Hospital Achieves Magnet Status
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5 Practical Tips Before You Quit Your Nursing Job
Is your current nursing job stressing you out? Are you suffering from nurse fatigue or burnout because of back-to-back shifts, with no day offs? Or are you finding it hard to get along with fellow nurses in your department? No matter what the reason for quitting your nursing job, read these tips before you turn in your resignation.
Based on this article, you should always remember to leave a good impression to your current colleagues and superiors. Their impression of you will help in case you transfer to another hospital. Most HR managers conduct a background check before they hire staff. You would want your colleagues to put in a good word for you, so you should always put your best foot forward. Your colleagues should see your passion and determination to help patients.
Want to read more tips? Get them here: 5 Important Tips For Quitting Your Nursing Job
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10 Ways To Build Your Nursing Network From Nurse Keith
How important is a nursing network to a nurse? Apparently, if you want to establish a successful nursing career, building new friendships is important. Advancement opportunities for nurses are well connected to a good nursing network. Your nursing network can let you know about nursing opportunities in and out of the state. Your nursing network can also let you in on important nursing news you might be missing out on.
This article from Nurse Keith enumerates how you can start building your nursing network. According to Nurse Keith, one of the ways to build your network is by being active on social media. Nurses have various social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. You can gain important friends just by adding and talking to the right people online.
Get to know more of Nurse Keith’s tips by reading the entire article here: Nurse Keith’s Top 10 Ways for Nurses to Network.
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From Bedside To The Boardroom: The Future Of Nursing Career Revealed
Do you feel as if you’re stuck in a rut? You might be thinking that it’s already the end of the road for you. However, there is still hope.
The future of nursing is bright and you have a lot of options to choose from. With over 3 million nurses in the United States, nurses form the biggest segment of the healthcare industry workforce.
The Future of Nursing Report highlights the specific areas where nurses can improve on. Nurses have the capability to provide primary care as needed, given the decreasing rates of medical students and residents who are going into primary care.
More importantly, nurses can transition into more leadership roles. Going for advanced studies to improve your technical skills while honing your leadership skills can improve your future direction. Nurses are underrepresented in most hospital boards. Indeed, nurses can definitely form part of any hospital board.
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These Encouraging Dog Memes Will Make You Go “Aww”
If there’s one sure thing about the South Jersey nurses, it’s their fondness of dogs. Dogs are just effortlessly cute. So today, we at South Jersey RN would like to add brightness to your day by sharing these encouraging dog memes to you. These dogs are just refreshing to look at, especially in their costumes and reactions. What is more entertaining is the wit of the hoomans that made the memes.
If you need some kind of nursing motivation during your shift, these adorable doggos will definitely lift your spirits up. Are you emotionally ready to meet these pups? Check this out: 11 Inspirational Dog Memes.
