This is what 55 years of making a difference looks like.
Jan Pacholke, RN, has been with UnityPoint Health since 1969, beginning as a staff nurse in the ICU and holding several other positions over the decades.
“So many things have changed,” Jan says. “When I started it was hand charting, and now everything is computerized. The length of stay for patients was much longer, now medicine has come so far with what we can do to help people get better.”
One thing Jan said hasn’t changed over the years is the people.
“I graduated from the Finley School of Nursing in 1971, and it's been a great place to work. I’ve had so much opportunity and learned a lot. But most of all what has kept me here is the people – I’ve gotten to work with so many wonderful people.”
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The two things that have not changed in the last 55 years Jan, that is your smile and commitment to Finley and those we have the honor to serve. Proud to have the opportunity to work with you!
What does a home health care nurse do?
Curious about the role of a home health care nurse? From providing medical care and monitoring health conditions to offering emotional support and helping with daily activities, these dedicated professionals are vital in ensuring the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes. Discover the diverse responsibilities and impact of home health care nurses in HealthStream's insightful article. https://bit.ly/3W7dr3s
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What does a home health care nurse do?
Curious about the role of a home health care nurse? From providing medical care and monitoring health conditions to offering emotional support and helping with daily activities, these dedicated professionals are vital in ensuring the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes. Discover the diverse responsibilities and impact of home health care nurses in HealthStream's insightful article. https://bit.ly/3W7dr3s
What does a home health care nurse do?
Curious about the role of a home health care nurse? From providing medical care and monitoring health conditions to offering emotional support and helping with daily activities, these dedicated professionals are vital in ensuring the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes. Discover the diverse responsibilities and impact of home health care nurses in HealthStream's insightful article. https://bit.ly/3W7dr3s
What does a home health care nurse do?
Curious about the role of a home health care nurse? From providing medical care and monitoring health conditions to offering emotional support and helping with daily activities, these dedicated professionals are vital in ensuring the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes. Discover the diverse responsibilities and impact of home health care nurses in HealthStream's insightful article. https://bit.ly/3W7dr3s
When will the nightmare of abusive language towards nurse practitioners end? In an email today, the US DEA referred to one group as "Practitioner" and the other as "Mid-Level Practitioner Registrants." The hierarchy is real and toxic, and so sadly alive. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are practitioners in their entirety and far from "mid". Do better DEA. #DEA#USDEA#notmid#nursepractitioners#physicianassistants#midlevels
👏 Shoutout to Alex (The Break Nurse) Whitefield, MSN, RN! 👏
In the realm of #nursing, where outdated practices persist, Alex is a beacon of innovation. His groundbreaking software tackles a pervasive issue—#nurse breaks. Here's why it matters:
When a #nurse assumes care of patients and takes on additional assignments during another #nurses break this is not just a workflow challenge; it's a risk to #patientsafety and legal liability to the nurse and the organization. As stated by a lawyer: "Knowingly and willing taking on an unsafe assignment is the definition of medical malpractice." I've witnessed firsthand how taking on an unsafe assignment even when relieving another nurse for a break compromises response times and exposes both nurses and facilities to potential failures to respond - aka bad outcomes and litigation. Under rules and regulations and codes of ethics, it's the duty and responsibility of all nurses to provide a safe environment for all patients and I am here to remind all #nurses that nothing supersedes the professional license of a provider ever!
What Alex has created is revolutionary! It's not just about providing breaks; it's about ensuring continuity of care and mitigating risks - a gift to any organization. When there's a relief #nurse, work continues seamlessly, preventing delays and potential legal repercussions to the nurse and the organization. As a nurse with 23 years of critical care experience and former investigator for a board as well as a civil and administrative expert, I've seen the consequences of inadequate staffing and lack of breaks cost patients their lives and nurses their licenses.
Alex's solution isn't just a win for nurses—it's a win for organizations. It saves thousands of dollars in legal fees and fines from governing bodies, improves #nurse satisfaction and retention, and, most importantly, enhances #patientcare and safety.
Another HUGE thanks to Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL for connecting us, I love meeting trailblazing nurses. I'm thrilled to connect with Alex at #vive2024! #nurses are taking the helm, advocating for change, and making a real impact on healthcare outcomes and I am proud to stand amongst them.
Let's continue this momentum and usher in a new era of #nursing excellence! We are done with asking to have a seat at the table and creating our own, come on over to the South Pavilion and visit us all!!! 💪🌟
Alex, I cannot wait to meet you in person at VIVE2024!!! #Nurses come and connect with us in the NURSE PAVILION and see how nurses are changing the face of healthcare!! #ISTANDWITHNURSESRescueRNMick HopkinsRNegadeJenny FinnellJean Ross, RN
The Break Nurse. Creating solutions to prevent burn out, increase engagement and improve patient care. Co-founder of Breakalgo. Drive down missed breaks with Breakalgo.
What does a home health care nurse do?
Curious about the role of a home health care nurse? From providing medical care and monitoring health conditions to offering emotional support and helping with daily activities, these dedicated professionals are vital in ensuring the well-being of patients in the comfort of their homes. Discover the diverse responsibilities and impact of home health care nurses in HealthStream's insightful article. https://bit.ly/3W7dr3s
Executive Director at UnityPoint Health - Finley Health Foundation
2moThe two things that have not changed in the last 55 years Jan, that is your smile and commitment to Finley and those we have the honor to serve. Proud to have the opportunity to work with you!