Writings of Olabanji Joel

NURSING AND POLITICS I will like to start my write up with this popular saying that “you cannot change the system if you are in the system” but I will also tell all my readers that this is not so for politics because in politics, ‘”you have to be in the system to influence the system either directly or indirectly”. On this note, I introduce myself as Orolugbagbe Joel, a lover of all activities aimed at making Nursing a better profession worldwide. Many will say because Nursing is a noble profession then Nurses are not to practice politics whereas our other contemporaries are into politics using their political position to better their profession.  There are so many questions we as Nurses need to ask ourselves such as: Why am I in Nursing? What have I done to make Nursing better? How can I make Nursing better? Or probably satisfied with the present position of Nursing in the health sector? And what has been my impact in Nursing since I joined the profession? Why...

Celebration: Not over until Nursing get there Again today, I want to communicate to the Nurses out there using the celebration of a gem in Nursing. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. (Wintson churchill) There is no secret to success, it is the result of preparation, hardwork and learning from failure. (Collin powell). It’s not the title that matters but the impact you can make on lifes using the position. (Mrs Awoseemo A.B). As I have always been saying, we need to move pass some things such as post basic schools and make them post-graduate schools for Nursing to develop. Nurses everywhere need to know that it is not over until we get there, being in a certain position doesn’t mean we don’t need to study more, we need to, so that we can be bold to speak where other professionals are. Today, we have a person of authority and integrity having her graduation as a Doctor in Nursing despite all hurdles and the years spent in achieving this...

APPRECIATION TO Sparkling Light Press SUPPORTERS "Leadership  is not about title or designation. It's  about influence,  impact and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence  is about spreading the passion  you have for your work,  and you have to inspire teammates and customers". Robin S, Sharna. Hmmmmm I av been waiting for all the executives I worked with to be added to the BOT members before I post this but I think I need to do this now so that it won't be too late. "success  is no accident, it is hard work, perseverance,  learning, studying, sacrifice,  and most of all, love of what you are doing  or learning  to do.  William Feather All appreciation goes to my God Almighty who made me successful in all my endeavors, he gave me strength to work as SLPG President 2017/18 tenure and also made me successful in my exams. Starting with my members, SLPG wouldn't have been without you, thank you for your ...