“We don’t know them all…but we owe them all” This past Memorial Day, Heart and Vascular Unit nurse Kimberly McCarthy, BSN, RN, (a marine pilot mom and USNA sponsor mom) and the HVU team wanted to observe the meaning behind this special day. “Memorial Day is not a celebration, but[…]
A retired nurse/nursing instructor wrote a letter of thanks to the teams who cared for her after an unexpected trip to the ED and admission on HVU (this is part 2, read part 1 here). What a reward it must have been to receive “meticulous, efficient care” from some of[…]
Summer is almost here! Many of us have been waiting all year for the delicious fruits and vegetables that are only freshly available during these summer months. Eastern Shore peaches, anyone?! AAMC’s Farmers Market will be back this year – and in case you needed a reason to shop there,[…]
A letter from a patient’s friend who witnessed, firsthand, the care and compassion offered to her friend as she neared the end of life: I am writing to express my gratitude to the staff who took care of a dear friend who passed away recently. She was cared for on[…]
“The first time one of her patients coded, nurse Cathy Herrman knew just what to do: stay calm, summon the emergency response team and be ready to offer them information and assistance. “In the joint and spine unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center where Herrman works, most patients are relatively[…]
Plan ahead to stay current with diabetes education at AAMC. Save the date for these sessions, a light lunch will be served and contact hours will be provided. DM Meds at AAMC Wed., June 15, 2016 12-1 pm 6th Floor North Conference Room Diabetes Champion KICK-OFF Thursday, July 14, 2016[…]
I recently received a special gift. It has nothing to do with money and property. Some will say it was a gift from God. Scientists will attribute it to probabilities. My brother, an attorney, and unsure about a higher power, says, “dumb luck.” I am also an attorney and consider[…]
Colleen Crowe-Elville: Beautiful introspection on what really matters. I know you were most sincere about this. I am grateful you are still…
Kristina Frischkorn: Thanks for sharing. Your words are very encouraging to all. Good luck with your recovery!
Deb Keane: Thank you for sharing your experience! You made me cry and think.
Wendy Hooper, RN, OCN, who works in AAMC’s Outpatient Infusion Center, was recently featured on JNJDiscoverNursing, the dedicated YouTube Channel for the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future. In this video, Wendy’s patient, Colleen, shares about their relationship and how Wendy was instrumental in her treatment and healing. “(Wendy)[…]
Brandy: The Nurse Effect is everywhere at AAMC! Congrats Wendy, You are a Nurse, and you are an inspiration!
Program Overview and Services The Inpatient Diabetes Management Service pilot program involves a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of an Endocrinology provider (MD, NP, PA), Diabetes educator, admitting physician, and patient care team. A full-time provider will perform clinical consultations for complex adult inpatients with or without a diagnosis of diabetes who[…]
Christine Frost: This is such a powerful display, and I am sure it has a lot of meaning in this community for…
Lally Heffner: Thank you for setting up this Memorial Day tribute. The symbolism is heart-wrenchingly beautiful. We really do owe them all.
Geri: Great idea to do this in our work environment, Kimberly. Thank you for this tribute . Thanks to all who…