Last week, the Cultural Diversity & Workplace Advocacy initiative presented Nursing Grand Rounds, United by Diversity: Connected through Culturally Competent Care. The keynote speaker, Sabita Persaud, PhD, RN, CRNP, of Bowie State University gave an overview of nurse-patient communication and how it is often influenced by cultural values, attitudes and beliefs. Next, the[…]
Introducing Hey Alec, the Alec email updates that are quick, easy to read, current, and pertinent to you. We’ve changed the formatting so that you can see—at a glance—exactly what you need to know. Starting with a Hey Alec question, we’ll focus on documentation standards and how AAMC policies are[…]
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CHARLOTTE DARVICH: In calling patients in the prep team to prepare them for surgery when will the interpreter button work as a…
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carol lacher: This new process with the yellow note pad is great! Quick to see the key message. Kathie has greatly improved…
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Amy T: Hey Alec; Can we have the eMar prompt us for pt's pain scale pre and post administration? anyway it upload…
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Okay, so we’re not talking about CSI the television show. We’re actually referring to CSI, AAMC’s Community Service Initiative. But the rest is true. CSI wants to collaborate with you! Why volunteer? Dorothy I. Height, former chair and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, believed: Without community service, we would[…]
Cricket: I volunteer to help others. I also volunteer to put myself in a position where I must bcome more of…
Last May, AAMC launched the Honor Our Team (HOT) Program, developed by the Professional Nurses Council (PNC). Recognition forms—called HOT Cards—were made available on all units for anyone to fill out. Below, some recent responses from our Emergency Department: Lindsey Alexander was recognized as one HOT R.N. by Liza Clemens, R.N.[…]
anonymous: It is great to see those nurses getting the recognition for hard work and good care that they deserve. It's…
anonymous: It is great to see the Emergency Room nurses getting the recognition they deserve!
DeCesaris Cancer Institute was a proud participant in this year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life, held on May 14-15 in Arnold, Maryland. Anne Arundel Community College hosted this event with thousands of community volunteers, fund raiser groups from schools, businesses, and individual families and friends. The opening ceremony started at[…]
What a powerful show of community support from AAMC staff for KidWalk 2010, which benefited the Light House Shelter. AAMC had 24 participants who helped out all across the board–from staffing the first aid tables, to fundraising, to walking. Great community involvement from our staff and their families! Special thanks to Ashley DeStefano (Wellness)[…]
carol lacher: This was my first opportunity to participate in a Community walk to support the charity needs of our community. I…
Beth Cunane: This was my first time participating and we had a great time! I too have a teenager who learned a…
Chona Hamrock: This was my first experience doing a charity walk and it was great to share it with my daughter and…
Evidence based practice (EBP) is a vital part of nursing today. By using current research to guide their practice, nurses can be confident that the care they are giving is based on the best practice guidelines currently available, and patients can be sure that they are receiving the best care[…]
Are you a nurse? I’m not always sure who is and who isn’t, especially when an ID badge is flipped over, concealing the person’s photo, name, and profession. If I don’t know, I’m pretty sure our patients don’t know, either. Patients and their families addressed this as a concern and[…]
Cricket: Very effective!
Chona Hamrock: I love being able to identify who's a nurse! I've already "blinged" mine out with pins I've earned, and I…
Charlotte Wallace: Margaret it makin' it great yet again! Go Margaret!
Deb Keane: The response to the new RN Identifier Badge has been phenomenal ! Everybody wants one. Way to go Margaret -…
Rookie of the Year: Valerie O’Connell – PCU Concetta Brand – CCU Lauren Neff – ED Rachel Turner – MSU Rachel Livingston – GSU Mary Dekowsky – ACP OR Joanna Walker – Oncology Chemical Dependency Technician/Patient Care Technician – Outpatient and Pathways: Angela Francis – PCT II Breast Center[…]
carol b: Congratulations to all winners and nominees! It is a pleasure working beside you
Deanna M. Leone, RN, BSN: Congratulations Megan Asbury. You always do a great job for us in the Observation Unit.
Maria Moody: Congrats to Katie Heibel! My son William, my husband Dale and I know first hand what a wonderful NICU nurse…
jazmin manlapaz: Congratulations to everyone! Well deserved awards. Thanks to the Administration for a great night out for the nursing staff !!!!…
Cathaleen Ley: Congratulations to all the winners last night! Each of you contributes so much to nursing at AAMC!
Wow! What a great start to Nurses Week! Each year I am amazed by the energy, innovation, and creativity of the displays. This year over 350 nurses came through the fair! Staff were treated to Reiki Therapy sessions and our massage therapist made rounds on the units, giving neck, shoulder, and[…]
Sandy Fox: Deanna and Cathaleen, Thanks so much for your kind words. There was a great team effort...PNC -Image of Nursing, everyone…
Deanna M. Leone, RN, BSN: Sandy, Thank you for organizing the Nurse's Fair. All the hard work and dedication of each of the outstanding Units…
Cathaleen Ley: The Nurse's Week Fair is an excellent reflection of all the positive things that AAMC nurses are involved in. Thank…
Alfonzo Daniels: Are there any plans to do a Cultural Diversity discussion in the work place? I feel if the nurses working…
jmanlapaz: We're really excited tp present our 1st Cultural Fair June 16 @1100 - 1300 in the Rotary Room. Bring your…