23/04/2026
🌏 Leading up to International Nurses Day on the 12th of May 2026 - LVV are honoured to introduce our clinical team .
Nursing Then and Now 💙
Weekly Clinical Team Spotlight – Meet Julie - Admissions Nurse
👩⚕️Then and now:
“When I first started as a PCA, residents were often treated like a number. Today, the focus is truly on the person — their wants, needs, and dignity. Residential care has come such a long way.”
“Hospital nursing feels different now — patients move in and out so quickly. In the past, there was more time to listen and treat the whole person, not just the illness.”
🦉Old School Wisdom:
“Old school nurses had a depth of knowledge that I don’t want to see lost. There’s so much value in learning from experience.”
⭐ Career Highlights:
Proudest Achievement
“Completing my RN after many years as a PCA and EN — that will always be one of my proudest moments.”
Lessons Along the Way
“Working in the dialysis unit at LRH taught me how interconnected the body really is — when the kidneys don’t work, everything is affected.”
🏡 Caring for Residents at LVV
What LVV Means to Me
“I’m deeply dedicated to my role at LVV.”
What Keeps Me Going
“Finding new ways to improve efficiency and time management — so I can give residents the best care possible.”
💬 Reflections & Wisdom
What Nursing Has Taught Me
“Life is unpredictable.”
Staying Compassionate
“I love being a nurse and advocating for my residents and patients — making sure they receive the best care possible.”
👩⚕️Core Nursing Values
“Treat patients the way you would want your own parents or loved ones to be treated.”
👩⚕️ Advice for the Next Generation
Thinking About Nursing?
“Listen to old school nurses and keep an open mind. Don’t limit yourself to one field — you may discover where you truly belong.”
Qualities That Matter
Empathy, attention to detail, adaptability, and strong time‑management skills.
On Tough Days
“Not every day will be hard. The challenging days teach you lessons that make you a better nurse.”
❤️ Pride & Legacy
What Makes Me Proud
“When patients and families say I’ve done a good job — it reminds me that the care mattered.”
How I’d Like to Be Remembered
“As someone approachable, who was always willing to help — in any role.”
💙 This coming International Nurses Day, we celebrate the dedication, experience, and heart our nurses bring every day. Thank you for everything you do.
