Let’s get climbing! Join Sherry Perkins, COO/CNO, and Shahde Graham-Coker, RN, as they share their tips and tricks for successfully climbing AAMC’s Clinical Ladder. Hands-on help and resources provided. Jenn Romero will also review resources for obtaining your BSN, MSN, or professional certification. Sherry and Shahde’s Tips & Tools for Climbing the Clinical[…]
Patient Peer Mentors are the newest members of our healthcare team. Formerly patients themselves, they have been trained to mentor and support those going through a similar diagnosis. Patient Peer Mentors collaborate with patients and their medical team, acting as positive role models — providing hope, encouragement and understanding. Speakers[…]
What’s one quick and easy way to improve your knowledge of current research and determine practical ways to apply it to your nursing practice? Attend AAMC’s Journal Clubs! This month’s topic: the evidence behind AAMC’s respiratory care protocol. The development and implementation of this respiratory care protocol marks a significant change in the way care is[…]
At AAMC, patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) isn’t just something we talk about doing, it’s how we care for patients every day. Here, a patient’s son writes in to recognize two special CCU nurses who show how PFCC is done at the bedside — they made a difference in the life of their patient and his family. Way to[…]
The Chesapeake Critical Care Consortium will be held at AAMC this May. This valuable review will benefit experienced nurses and those preparing for certification. AAMC Nurses may attend free of charge but registration is required. Sponsored by AAMC and the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses[…]
Jenn Robinson: I would like to attend at least two of the days
Rande Dent: Hi Jenn Great to learn of your interest. Please let me know which 2 dates and provide me with a…
Last year, AAMC raised over $11,000 for the March for Babies. We were in the Top 12 Corporate Teams and the Top Hospital Fundraiser in the Central MD Division. This year, we’ve raised our goal to $15,000, but we need your help! When you participate in March for Babies, you give hope[…]
After 34 years, AAMC is saying farewell to Linda Blizzard, RN! Please join us on March 28 from 3-5pm in the Rotary Room to celebrate Linda’s retirement. Linda says she has many, many fond memories and will miss all the friends she has made. She has worked on B3 (telemetry unit[…]
Norma Davis: Linda-I wish you all the best! You're a great nurse and a great person, thanks so much for all you…
Sandy Fox: Relax,enjoy and have fun! We will miss you. Sandy
Deb Keane: Good luck Linda ! You will be missed !
A letter of thanks from a patient who has many kind things to say about all the staff who helped him through his recent surgery. Way to go, Edwards team! It has been just a few days since my surgery at the Edwards Surgery Center. I am now home and recovering[…]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which the flow of air pauses or decreases during breathing while sleeping because the airway has become narrowed, blocked, or floppy. Denise Matteson, BSN, RN, CAPA, presented the research on perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea at the March Journal Club. If[…]
Mark your calendars for the 111th Annual Convention of the Maryland Nurses Association on October 16-17, 2014, here at AAMC. The theme is “Nurses – Today’s Healthcare Compass.” The MNA is looking for cutting edge presentations that demonstrate the leadership role nurses have in healthcare. Are you interested? Click here[…]
Becky Holland: Beth and Colleen are two top-notch nurses, and it's great to see them get recognition for the great care they…
Colleen Crowe-Elville: Thank you Becky. You recognize what you are. We miss your wonderful care in CCU.