In July, the Community Service Initiative will kick off a backpack drive for students in need of school supplies. Last year we collected more than 200 backpacks for local schools. Each department is invited to prepare two backpacks, one for a boy and one for a girl, in kindergarten through[…]
On Thursday, June 23, AAMC hosted its third annual Nursing Graduation celebration. Employees who have graduated with a nursing degree over the past year gathered to commemorate their achievement together. Both entry-level nurses, as well as our lifelong learners who earned bachelor’s or master’s degree, were honored. Christine Frost, MSN,[…]
Are Nurses Recognizing Delirium? Presenters: Dennis Matteson, BSN, RN, and Terry Ridel RN Monday, July 18, 2016 12-1pm South Tower, 2nd floor conference room Please join us to discuss this article, Promoting Patient Safety with Perioperative Hand-off Communication
The first day of summer is Monday, June 20, hooray! With summer we often enjoy a slower pace — days spent at the beach or poolside, cookouts with friends, and time spent with family and kids on their summer break or home from college. Your pace may slow down as[…]
Have you heard about the revised Nursing Clinical Ladder — there are even more opportunities for AAMC nurses to get on board! With revisions, many of which were suggested by our nurses, the Ladder is even more robust. For example, a Level 4 (with bonus) has been added to support MSN-prepared nurses[…]
Breathe. Balance. Bliss Wednesday, July 6, 2016 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Rotary Room Speaker Pam Blum, Director of Programming and Yoga Instructor, Evolutions The average person breathes about 900 breaths per hour – that’s more than 20,000 breaths each day! Isn’t it amazing that this critical life function can go on[…]
Laura Flanagan: will attend
RN PRECEPTOR WORKSHOP Thursday, August 25, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Doordan Institute Do you know how to provide constructive feedback? What tools are available for you to use when evaluating your preceptee’s progress? How can you adapt your teaching to different learning styles? Find out these answers and[…]
Introducing the new CNA Clinical Ladder! This program recognizes and encourages CNAs who take on responsibilities and are involved in activities that improve unit governance, patient care quality, or the work environment and promote continuous learning of front-line caregivers. To learn more about the CNA Clinical Ladder, attend an info[…]
On June 6, the Wall Street Journal featured an article on perinatal loss programs around the nation which highlighted AAMC. Perinatal loss coordinator Ann O’Sullivan and L&D nurse Tina Raab shared their experiences in caring for patients and families after the loss of a baby, describing the importance of addressing[…]
The Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council is very pleased to announce the newest Bedside Scientists. Each of the principle investigators and their team were awarded a $1,000 grant to complete a nursing evidence-based quality improvement project or a nursing research study to be conducted in FY2017. Bedside Scientist grants[…]
Myra: Great job ladies!
Katrina: Wow! Great job graduates! Congratulations!
Brandy: Congratulations to you all!!