On McPoland loses his battle with cancer
Posted on October 3 at 1:49 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Thank you, John for sharing the most amazing journey of your life with us. A BIG hug to you, your mom and your dad. Peace to you, John, thanks for touching my life as you did.
Chris, your ER nurse.
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 20 at 10:08 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
MadeinUSA--Please read the article-then you are welcome to join the conversation.
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 20 at 10:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Bellagio and localboy--you made my point! the views of the KKK was not tolerated in Janesville--however passive racism, AKA descrimination based on race is alive and thriving in Janesville. I wonder how many white citizens of Janesville are concerned about someone CCAP-ing them if their name appears in the local paper? Or, is it just the black people that need to be worried about that? Maybe one of you two (bellagio or localboy) would like to take your squeaky clean selves and go to the middle and high schools and mentor children, regardless of race, color, creed, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation--I'm sure you would be the best candidates for these jobs--even though you know nothing about the challenges facing these young people who live in lilly-white Janesville.
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 20 at 8:37 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The goal of this program is to get minority role models into the schools, make them visible and accessible to the minorty students, as stated in the article. What I'm reading from some posters here is that these positions should be open to everyone, especially those with degrees in teaching or social work. Derrr! Those people are called "school counselors". And, in this district they are white!! How can they be role models for minority students? Here's a question--what, if anything, is this district doing to recruit minority teachers and counselors? And, IF the district is actively recruiting minorities, why, oh why would they come to this community to work, in light of the comments that are being made here---They wouldn't--it's obvious to me that the posts here accurately reflect the backwoods views of this community. My theory is that this community is passively racist--"I don't mind them 'African-American' folks, but they better not come too close to me or my kids." How ironic is it that this is the same community that not too long ago was faced with public invasion by the KKK? How many of you commentors here stood in the streets at that time and said "We won't tolerate this, go away KKK". Hmmm...
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 19 at 5:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I believe Mr Bell's past is a great testament to why this type of program is needed. The purpose of the program is to mentor young ones to "make the right choices." How powerful is it for him to be candid with his students and say "I made some bad choices, BUT..." Adolescents relate to adults who have had similar experiences. By sharing your own experiences with a teen who is struggling to make the right choices helps you to bond with that teen. Human nature is very predictable, we trust first those who we relate to--be it the color of our skin, the clothes we wear--in other words--as humans we seek out those that are like us--it gives us basic comfort. Now think about the comfort level these kids have if they have someone to go to at school that, at the most basic level, looks like them--the color of their skin, then the kid finds that this person who looks like them also has similar experiences--hence what develops is a relationship based on mutual trust. This program is no different than what every support group known to mankind does. They take people with similarities (diabetes, families of suicide, yes AA and NA, MADD, etc.) and give them a forum to voice their thoughts and feelings. I give a resounding YES to this program, and a heartfelt thank you to Dondre, Shelton, and Jacque for opening their hearts and lives to the children in this community. I would also like to give these people a bit of advise--keep doing what you're doing and never mind the negatives that are being presented in some of the comments posted. Carry on and stay strong!
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 18 at 4:55 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
justsome1here---I wasn't looking for an answer to my question. My point is that this district does not recognize the cultural differences that are present in our world. Janesville is predominantly white, and the sad part is there are many people in this community that want to keep it that way. Let's not expose our young to other cultures, let's not teach them that there are many, many non-white people in history that were pivitol in shaping our country, let's stick to Washington and Lincoln when teaching American history. Open your eyes and your mind to what non-whites have done for THEIR country, also. May I suggest a college level class on black history--to me, very enlightening. Peace.
On Blacks hired to smooth Janesville schools’ transition to diversity
Posted on January 18 at 4:14 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why doesn't the Janesville School District recognize Martin Luther King JR Day as a national holiday?
Posted on October 26 at 4:07 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Okay, let me get this straight----you want a complete work up in ER, including all the latest and greatest diagnostic tests and procedures available and known to man, you want a definitive diagnosis, you want it cheap, you want it done fast, and you dont want to have to wait for it? All in the EMERGENCY room? Why that's not much to ask for at all! Here's a thought angelwings--go to the ER, find out you are not facing iminent death, follow up with your treatment plan laid out and agreed upon by you and the ER doc and RN by following up with your primary care doctor at the clinic in 3 days--and then go on with your life. Don't continue to go to the ER--it's people like you who are clogging up the system and making others experience long waits in the ER. Perhaps the past 2 months that you have been working with your own doctor to find your problem would have been better spent in the ER, apparently your own doc doesnt know whats wrong either! Be realistic.
On Could new degree heal job woes?
Posted on October 22 at 6:46 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
If anyone is interested in obtaining a nursing degree I strongly encourage you to speak to an established nurse. Nursing is not just a degree, it is a lifelong commitment to caring for people, and furthering your education. I have been an RN for 18 years--and believe me--it's not just for anyone who wants job security. It is very hard work with more responsibilities than any non-nursing person could ever imagine. The "task" portion of my job (IV's, catheters, dressings, etc.) is the least demanding. Nursing is NOT for displaced factory workers looking to return to the workforce with guaranteed job. You WILL work weekends, holidays, off-shifts, and Packer game days, you will not get meal breaks (let alone coffee breaks), you will not sit down for hours, you will not even go to the bathroom, patients will spit at you, call you names, hit you,and threaten your life. You will be ACCOUNTABLE for everything you say, do, think, don't say, don't do, and don't think. You are responsible for someone's health and life--usually 10-15 "someone's" each and every shift that you work. I love what I do, each and everyday my commitment to my profession and my patients grows stronger. I have great reservations about people who decide to go into nursing for the job security--there is no job security--if you make one wrong decision, or make one wrong move--your license is on the line--there is no union to back you--it's only you. Nursing is not about following MD orders--if a doc orders something and I do it- knowing it may cause harm--eventhough unintentional--I go down for it--not the doc. Think long and hard BEFORE you decide to pursue a nursing degree--because if you are only doing it for the money or job security--I do not want you working beside me, near me or near my patients---A good nurse is territorial and will protect her/his patients like a mother bear protects her cub.
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On Mercy Hospital trauma service upgraded
Posted on January 19 at 3:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Urgent Care has not been at the Emergency room for over 3 years. Urgent cares are located at Mercy Mall, Riverview Clinic, Mercy Clinic East and Mercy Clinic South.