We received this handwritten letter of thanks from a satisfied patient to the GSU team. His exuberance and gratitude was evident in every line — you could almost sense his smile through the page. Way to go, GSU! Hearty Greetings! Please accept my sincere thanks for your professional care and many kindnesses[…]
Louise O’Connor Hanson, CRNP is retiring this week after devoting 50 years to nursing. She graduated from Buffalo General Hospital School of Nursing in New York in the 1960’s (back when junior and senior nursing students cared for an entire ward of patients). Louise has made numerous contributions to Nursing during[…]
Jackie Jackson: Louise, It has been great knowing and working with you over the years, I appreciate your knowledge and wisdom. You…
Sue: Louise, You surely will be missed. Your professionalism and kind smile walking into the room of a patient was a…
Toni Schiller: Dear Louise, I can not begin to thank you.. my teacher, mentor and friend. Wishing you fair winds and a…
Mary McLean: Louise, I have enjoyed working with you over the years. You have always been a good leader and mentor. I…
Candy Costantini: Louise: Congratuations on your retirement! Thank you for all you have done for AAMC, the Vascular Institute, Nurses, and me.…
Just weeks into my new graduate orientation to the Emergency Department, my educator sat down with me to explain the clinical ladder process. I remember thinking, “There is no way I’m going to be able to do this within a year.” Now, just a little over a year later, I am[…]
Did you know there are 117 sources of evidence (SOE) that make up the complete Magnet document? No wonder we’ve been so busy gathering and writing! The breakdown looks like this: Organizational Overview – 29 Transformational Leadership – 13 Structural Empowerment – 21 Exemplary Professional Practice – 42 New Knowledge,[…]
Gena Ryan: It is such an amazing experience to be part of the Magnet document process. As a "hunter-gatherer" I find it…
Brandy Brown: Wow! It's an honor to play a role in our nursing world here at AAMC; but it's eye opening to…
Joann is an AAMC NICU nurse. She has been on active duty with the Navy, managing two hospital ships, and working at the Navy Yard for the past two years. On the morning of September 16, Joann was not expecting to have to respond to an active shooter in her[…]
Brittany Mona: Joann, This is an amazing story. I had the chills reading the entire thing, I'm so glad you are okay…
betty santin: im sad to think of those who lost their loved ones that day, and I am glad that Joann is…
Laura: Amazing story Joann, just like you. Don't know if I could've held it together as well as you did. Thanks…
Carol Lacher: Dear Joann, Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I have tears falling as I read your…
Madelyn: Dear Joann, Your story is to touching, and powerfully told. I could go on for some length about how it…
On Saturday, Aug. 3, Koons Ford of Annapolis hosted the second annual Annapolis Car Show, featuring hot rods, antique, trucks, and classic cars. The AAMC Diabetes Center was chosen, for the second year, to receive all proceeds from the sales of the grand prize raffle, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. The event was[…]
Anita Smith: Great day - lots of fun!!! Wonderful event.
Mark your calendars for the Nursing Research/Evidence Based Practice Council’s 3rd Annual EBP Fair! This year’s theme is Monopoly. There will be games, raffle baskets, free massages and lots of prizes! Friday, November 8 , 2013 8am-4pm Hospital Pavilion, ground level and first floor Each unit’s Quality Council and other committees, councils […]
AAMC Nurses are always on duty. This shout-out shows just how prepared we are for any situation. Way to go Deb and our ED team! I would like to give a shout out to Deb Doolan, RN, from Utilization Review. Deb was driving down the garage ramp on her way home from[…]
linda althaus: Deb you were always amazing [those old ED days in the 70"s] and still are!!! hugs and love, Linda
bob skinner sr.: Debbie, we have only known you for about 35years, and you have always been a Nurse the whole time. I…
Jane Sessa-Sexauer: You are such a special person. AAMCi is very lucky to have you .
Debbie Sears: Deb, I have known you for along time and this does not surprise me it is who you are! Your…
Christel Reed: Debbie, we know you are a very compassionate person and know of you strong capabilities in nursing. Just one more…
The Nursing Graduate Residency Program at AAMC has significantly helped with my transition from a nursing student to an actual, real-life nurse. I’m sure every nurse remembers the feeling of graduating from the safety nets of nursing school, then having the realization that they are now the one who is responsible for[…]
Jessica Davis: Katie, thanks so much for sharing your experiences and for becoming such great asset to AAMC. I am proud to…
Starting this week, AAMC will follow the best practices initiated by four units (Critical Care, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery and Women Surgical) by eliminating general Admission Kits (#2001250). Items from the admission kits will be available individually in the unit supply rooms for patients upon request. Placing unnecessary items into[…]
Charlotte Wallace: Mother Baby has already saved over $655 and are annualized to save $2,659 by converting to an "a la cart"…
Charlotte Wallace: CORRECTION: AAMC has 5 champion units!!! My apology as I mistakenly ommitted Mother Baby as the 5th champion unit to…
Eve Sage: Way to go GSU- what a wonderful recognition for the team.