When you, your family member, friend or neighbor has a surgical procedure, a perioperative nurse will provide specialized nursing care before, during, and after that surgery. The entire perioperative team uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working closely with one another. Join us in celebrating Perioperative Services Week[…]
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on November 14, to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1921. Here at AAMC, we will be celebrating World Diabetes Day by educating staff, patients, and visitors[…]
Happy Med/Surg Nurse Week! Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Med/Surg nurse? Here’s a day in our lives: We start our day with bedside shift report for six patients. We greet them and complete their assessments. Usually, the majority of these patients need insulin to treat their high[…]
Linda Wadsworth: Wonderful article. My niece is a med surg nurse and I am a NICU nurse. We both marvel at about…
Mary Cohn: Great article and great description of the fast-paced routine...on a good day!!! Happy Med Surg Nurses Week to all!
MarLou Klamp: I was a med-surg nurse in the early 90's here on floor A3. Back then it was not unusual to…
lynn dorsey: So true MarLou!! Hang in there Med-Surg nurese. We've been there and we remember how hard it is, but patients…
Deb Keane: I think Med-Surg Rn's do an amazing job each day !
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom full of the most talented health professionals in all the land. Each year at a grand affair, they come together to showcase their talents and celebrate their triumphs in improving patient care. On Friday, November 7, 2014 from 8am-2pm, come see the evidence-based[…]
Through our recent Magnet® designation, we’ve shown that we consistently achieve outstanding results in quality, patient satisfaction, and practice environment – and we continue to celebrate. All nurses, please visit the Magnet table at the EBP Fair on November 7, 2014 to receive your Magnet pin! This is a perfect[…]
Gena Kosmides: What a wonderful gift for the nurses who "make it great" every day here at Anne Arundel. Congratulations to all!
Holly Greever: A special thanks to all of our amazing AAMC perioperative team. In the last year both me and my dad…