What is talent? Just entertainment or does it take natural talent with education included knowing how to care for a patient. A RN who went in as a contestant in the Miss America showing her career as an RN being her talent is ununusual but to getted mocked by “The View” in particular by Joy Behar. It might not be the normal way in a beauty contestant to show talent since usually its through a form of entertainment but hey it was going through a different pathway of showing talent in that individual’s eyes or way of thinking. She did make second place for however it was reached the judges picked her.

Getting more specific, the women of “The View” had fun mocking some of the Miss America contestants on Monday, but their condemnation of Miss Colorado has sparked outrage in the nursing community.

Instead of singing for the talent portion of Sunday’s beauty pageant, Kelley Johnson from Windsor, Colorado, walked out on stage in her nurse’s scrubs and delivered a unique monologue detailing her experiences in the medical profession with an elderly Alzheimer’s patient.

While the monologue sparked sympathy with many viewers of the ABC broadcast, the following morning Michelle Collins, Joy Behar, Raven-Symoné and Paula Faris mocked her performance.

Addressing this first if the judges didn’t want or find her entertainment appropriate she wouldn’t have been allowed to present this. To me this just shows closed minds of “The View” of the individuals who mocked this entertainment by Kelley Johnson. After Barbara Walters left the show in the past 2 to 3 years this show has fallen apart with good talk show hosts overall.

What is nursing?

An RN starts with the opportunity to make such a profound difference on the lives of people who truly need and appreciate it. Good nurses greatly contribute to the success and stability of healthcare institutions and to the mental and physical wellbeing of their patients. They give not only their book knowledge, but a piece of their heart to each and every patient they care for.

Those who succeed in nursing and gain the most personal fulfillment from it start their careers with certain unique qualities.

What care does a RN provide for a patient? Many are compassionate, sincere and most passionate to the job. If that’s not a talent than what is? To take in someone 8hrs, 12hrs or 10 hrs or even around the clock and provide nursing care may not be considered a talent on stage. Though it is definitely a talent because not everyone feels like that about their job or provides to their clientele their service with the attitude I should give service to this stranger as if it was my own family and what I would expect if I was in there shoes. So to ridicule and be condescending to a individual who tries to do talent a different direction is pretty low and out right mean. Do you know what the disease alzheimer’s disease even consist of. In short:   Alzheimer’s disease, also known as Alzheimer disease, or just Alzheimer’s, accounts for 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets worse over time. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation, mood swings, loss of motivation, not managing self care, and behavior issues. As a person’s condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years.

 Alzheimer’s symptoms vary. The stages below provide a general idea of how abilities change during the course of the disease. Stage 1: No impairment Stage 2: Very mild decline Stage 3: Mild decline Stage 4: Moderate decline Stage 5: Moderately severe decline Stage 6: Severe decline Stage 7: Very severe decline

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to personality changes, memory loss, intellectual slowing, and other symptoms. Although each person with Alzheimer’s is different, most progress through a series of stages, each of which is characterized by more serious Alzheimer’s symptoms.

Stage 1 (Absence of Impairment) There are no problems with memory, orientation, judgment, communication, or daily activities. You or your loved one is a normally functioning adult.

Stage 2 (Minimal Impairment) You or your loved one might be experiencing some lapses in memory or other cognitive problems, but neither family nor friends are able to detect any changes. A medical exam would not reveal any problems either.

Stage 3 (Noticeable Cognitive Decline) Family members and friends recognize mild changes in memory, communication patterns, or behavior. A visit to the doctor might result in a diagnosis of early-stage or mild Alzheimer’s disease, but not always.

Stage 4 (Early-Stage/Mild Alzheimer’s) Cognitive decline is more evident. You or your loved one may become more forgetful of recent events or personal details. Other problems include impaired mathematical ability (for instance, difficulty counting backwards from 100 by 9s), a diminished ability to carry out complex tasks like throwing a party or managing finances, moodiness, and social withdrawal.

Stage 5 (Middle-Stage/Moderate Alzheimer’s) Some assistance with daily tasks is required. Problems with memory and thinking are quite noticeable, including symptoms such as:

• An inability to recall one’s own contact information or key details about one’s history
• Disorientation to time and/or place
• Decreased judgment and skills in regard to personal care

Even though symptoms are worsening, people in this stage usually still know their own name and the names of key family members and can eat and use the bathroom without assistance.

Stage 6 (Middle-Stage/Moderate to Late-Stage/Severe Alzheimer’s) This is often the most difficult stage for caregivers because it’s characterized by personality and behavior changes. In addition, memory continues to decline, and assistance is required for most daily activities. The most common symptoms associated with this stage include:

• Reduced awareness of one’s surroundings and of recent events
• Problems recognizing one’s spouse and other close family members, although faces are still distinguished between familiar and unfamiliar
• Sundowning, which is increased restlessness and agitation in the late afternoon and evening
• Difficulty using the bathroom independently
• Bowel and bladder incontinence
• Suspicion
• Repetitive behavior (verbal and/or nonverbal)
• Wandering

Stage 7 (Late-Stage/Severe Alzheimer’s) In the final stage, it is usually no longer possible to respond to the surrounding environment. You or your loved one may be able to speak words or short phrases, but communication is extremely limited. Basic functions begin to shut down, such as motor coordination and the ability to swallow. Total care is required around the clock.

Although the stages provide a blueprint for the progression of Alzheimer’s symptoms, not everyone advances through the stages similarly. Caregivers report that their loved ones sometimes seem to be in two or more stages at once, and the rate at which people advance through the stages is highly individual. Still, the stages help us understand Alzheimer’s symptoms and prepare for their accompanying challenges

The following seven stages were developed by researchers and physicians to describe how you or your loved one will

Late Stage Quality of Life

It’s important to keep your loved one comfortable during the late stages of Alzheimer’s, but this can be challenging because the disease affects your relative’s ability to tell you when he or she is uncomfortable. Still, it’s crucial to continue communicating and providing comfort by nurturing your personal connection with your loved one. There are several ways to recognize pain and provide comfort during late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Late-Stage Coping and Anticipatory Grief

While late-stage Alzheimer’s creates many practical caregiving challenges, the hardest part of caregiving is often the risk of caregiver burnout and the grief that caregivers feel while their loved ones are still alive. Learn how to avoid caregiver burnout and how to work through grief and loss while you care for your relative.

So I say nursing is a talent and people should think sometimes before they talk on television possibly hurting others or a group.