Simplifying Quality Improvement. You don’t see those words together very often. Here’s one way AAMC nurses are changing that – the 2-2-2 Quality Improvement Principle. Recently, our units were tasked with simplifying their quality goals. Nia Wright, RN, clinical director of the Edwards Surgical Pavilion, conveyed the concept to her[…]
Self-proclaimed “odd optimist” KP McLaughlin, RN, penned this letter for his fellow ED staff over the holidays. It may take a few minutes, but his message is worth reading. Thoughts? Make sure to comment at the end of the post. As I was starting my shift as a float this morning at[…]
Marie Zornak,RN: K.P. you are the true optimist and your positive attitude is contagious and a breath of fresh air, I think…
Dianne Jones: I am not sure how things have changed in the E.R. but I do know that K.P. is a great…
Sue Buchan PCS/GSU: As I am around the "new" GSU on the 5th Floor, I, too, think of the improvements. It is wonderful…
Sheri Poretz: We are so lucky to have KP as a member of our staff in the ED! His email reminded us…
Tish Robinson, RN: Very well said - the nay sayers are so predominant - what a breath of fresh air it is to…
AAMC Foundation will award twelve $5,000 scholarships this year! Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Deadline to submit is March 1, 2012. Here’s another testimony from Gena Ryan, RN, (pictured on the right with donors) who was awarded the Shelley Alion and Robert Welch Nursing Scholarship in 2011: “The scholarship[…]
Do you know a wonderful nurse, technician, patient care secretary, or customer service representative? Nominate them for an Excellence Award! Are you in nursing school? Apply for a Foundation Scholarship Award! New this year – you can complete both of these online! Visit our Nursing Web site at www.aahs.org/aamcnursing/ to access Excellence Awards[…]
I’ve been a nurse for 36 years and an emergency room nurse for 22 years. I’ve had my fair share of trauma, stress and disappointment. Most days I felt as if I did a good job, saved some lives and made a difference. Then there were the days that stayed[…]
AAMC Foundation will award twelve $5,000 scholarships this year! Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Deadline to submit is March 1, 2012. Karen Macpherson, RN, (pictured on the right with donors) was awarded the Izzo & Patane Nursing Scholarship in 2011: “I graduated in September and am currently trying to[…]
Holly: Looks great! Great job in highlighting the goals of your team: taking excellent care of patients and each other. Holly
ldorsey: great job!