Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN, CDCES . Health Journalist ,Diabetes Educator , Speaker. USA

Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN, CDCES
Health Journalist, Diabetes Educator, Speaker.
Contact Info:
linkedin.com/in/carole-jakucs-msn-rn-phn-cdces
Website: muckrack.com/carole-jakucs
1. Carole's journey into nursing was inspired by a caring nurse who cared for her as a child and a family friend who was a nurse.
2. Unexpected challenges as a new nurse - The high patient load and acuity was much more than she expected coming out of nursing school.
3. Exploring different nursing roles - Carole moved between different nursing areas like telemetry, ER, pediatrics, college health, and eventually diabetes education.
4. Importance of self-care for diabetic patients - Carole emphasizes that the most important thing for diabetic patients is to make time for self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and managing stress.
5. Compassion as the essential nursing quality - Carole believes compassion is the most important quality for a nurse, as it enables them to truly engage with and care for their patients.
6. Advice for nurses - Carole encourages new nurses to work hard, be ethical and honest, and to support and mentor other nurses, rather than "eating their young."
7. Importance of work-life balance and self-care for nurses - Carole discusses her own hobbies and activities like dancing, hiking, and birdwatching that help her maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Here at 'nursestalking' we have conversations with nurses anywhere in the world and at any stage in their nursing journey. If you would like to be a guest please contact us at the links below.
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[@carolejakucs7639]

It was a pleasure speaking with you, Dale! I love your show. Thanks for the opportunity to talk about the importance of self-care for all and especially for people living chronic conditions such as diabetes.

[@nursestalking8228]

Thank you for your kind words Carole. I enjoyed our conversation also.