Work days are hard—but especially during the holidays. We’re inspired by the ways our Everyday Superheroes are bringing the idea of self-care to themselves and to their patients. Name: Teal R., BSN RN How does it make you feel to occasionally have to work during major holidays? I remember working my first […]
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Everyday Superhero: Gaby D., PA-S , CDE
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Meet Gaby, a dietician turned PA student who became a Certified Diabetes Educator and works with diabetes patients. Name: Gaby D. Profession: Dietitian turned PA student Where are you from? I’m originally from Venezuela, graduated with my BS in nutrition and dietetics and worked as a […]
Everyday Superhero: Robin, Pharmacy Student
It is Pharmacy Week, so we asked intern pharmacist, Robin, about school, achieving her career goals and the person she looks to for inspiration. Name: Robin B. Profession: Intern pharmacist from Washington, D.C currently residing in sunny California. Why did you choose to become a pharmacist? My decision to become a pharmacist was […]
Everyday Superhero: Dr. Jennifer, OD
Dr. Jennifer has a passion for optometry, world travel, and self-expression. In this installment of Everyday Superheroes, she shares her career journey and how she found a balance between work and life. Name: Dr. Jennifer Tsai Profession: I am an optometrist practicing in New York City. I mainly specialize in orthokeratology, dry […]
Everyday Superheroes: Melody and Anthony, PA-Cs
We got the chance to sit down with two local physician assistants, Anthony and Melody, to find out what they love about their jobs, their advice for pre-PA students and the value of an Instagram community. Name: Melody C. and Anthony G. Professions: Melody, PA-C, MPH – recent grad and just started […]
The Votes Are In! See Your Favorite Entries From #NurseToNurse
This Nurses Week, we launched #NurseToNurse, a campaign to address ageism, stereotypes, and negativity in our community of unsung heroes. While professional respect and compassion are often the norm, Jaanuu recognizes that nurses don’t always feel supported by one another. We invited nurses to change the conversation. In the weeks […]
Everday Superhero: Courtney, DNP
We are celebrating both Mother’s Day and Nurses Week by highlighting the woman behind one of our favorite Instagram accounts – Courtney, DNP. She shares her advice for new parents and the emotions she has been feeling leading up to her first Mother’s Day. Name: Courtney Profession: Founder of @NursesofInstagram and a […]
Behind the Scenes of #NurseToNurse: Meet the Nurses
During our National Nurses Week campaign shoot, we got the extreme privilege of chatting with eight incredible nurses. What started out as a routine video shoot, ending up being one of the most rewarding (and emotional) days the Jaanuu team has experienced on-set. These nurses made us laugh with their magnetic […]
Everyday Superhero:Shana, DMD
We are celebrating National Dentist Day by highlighting one of our amazing Brand Ambassadors – Shana Hughes, DMD. She shares her career advice, style tips, and greatest inspiration. Name: Dr. Shana Hughes Profession: Dentist emphasizing in cosmetic dentistry & facial esthetics at The Tooth Booth in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Why […]
New Nurses: Realistic Expectations and Setting Career Intentions in 2018
Jannel Gooden, a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Coach, and one of our incredible BAs is here to lend some advice to those of us looking to reignite our careers in 2018. My First-Hand Experience I remember six years ago walking onto my first unit as a nurse. I had this […]