March Madness in Stepdown Unit
Written by Lucy Swingle, RN, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital While driving to get my Dunkin’ Donuts coffee this morning, I heard a commentary by Frank Deford on NPR ,“Florida Gulf Coast University: This Year’s Cinderella Story in 10 Shots.” It was about the Cinderella basketball team, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) rated 15 seed. They … Continue Reading
Before my mom died I was a hospice aide, now I am a hospice nurse
Written by Dana Metcalf, LPN, Sentara Nursing Center – Portsmouth I have spent the last few years helping hospice patients and their families adjust and learn new roles. In addition to the functions of my job, I have listened, encouraged, cried, hugged, taught and have done my best to bring a little sunshine into the … Continue Reading
Important Flu Message from Sentara Healthcare
Sentara Healthcare Strongly Recommends Masks When Visiting or Seeking Care at Sentara Facilities Influenza, (the flu) is a serious and highly contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. ANYONE can get sick from the flu. In an effort to honor our number one commitment to always keep our patients, employees, visitors safe, and because … Continue Reading
Continuing the journey for enhanced patient care
When you are in the hospital, no group is more involved in your ongoing care than the nursing staff. It is through the nurse’s evaluation that your progress is monitored, your reaction to medications is documented and your overall well-being is constantly tracked. For those who have chosen nursing as a profession, it is often … Continue Reading
I give thanks to nurses for helping me find my calling
As we reflect on what we are grateful for this Thanksgiving Day, Claudia Yoder, LPN, RMH Healthcare, explains how she is grateful for the nurses who cared for her dying father, as they became her inspiration to find her calling to be a nurse. Claudia works in the following units at RMH Healthcare: Neurology, Rheumatology, Infectious … Continue Reading
Honoring my Marine, healing my hero
In honor of Veterans Day, we’d like to share the following personal story written by Nichole Donnelly, LPN, Sentara Family Medicine Physicians, St. Luke’s, as she reflects why she became a nurse. My true story of becoming a nurse I recently fulfilled my dream of becoming a nurse. The true story lies within the road that … Continue Reading
A nurse shares: I hear you, I am here for you
The following post is written by Susan White Pekoe, RN, BSN, OCN, oncology research nurse, Research Department, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Susan shares some very personal thoughts what her nursing practice means to her. I can listen. So much of my nursing practice is listening – … Continue Reading
A tribute to my wife, an RN with grace
The following post is written by Jim Krauss, President, RMH Healthcare. Jim pays tribute to his wife Vicki, who is a nurse practitioner and is on the faculty at James Madison University. I had been a typical young adult, dating various women in my teens and twenties. No one ever struck me as a life … Continue Reading
My second career as a nurse
The following post is written by Cindy Hurd, RN, Operating Room Circulator Nurse, General Surgery, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Cindy shares her personal story of what inspired her to switch careers from working in Accounts Payable to pursue a nursing career. Years ago, I was working in the Accounts Payable department at Sentara Healthcare, … Continue Reading
I wanted to be a nurse after holding my triplets
The following post is written by Katherine Weissenfluh, RN, Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum unit, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Katherine shares how she became inspired to be a nurse after giving birth to triplets. I never thought I would be a nurse. I graduated from college with a Sociology, Criminal Justice degree and shortly after … Continue Reading
Nursing Annual Report
Sentara nurses are critical to providing exceptional, patient-centered experiences, and this report highlights many of the ways that our nurses' high-quality, safe, and compassionate care impacts our patients, their families, and our communities.
