August2017

Scholarship opportunity for a first-time MNA Convention attendee

The 2017 District 3 First Time Attendee MNA Annual Convention Scholarship gives district 3 members who have never attended MNA’s Annual Convention a full scholarship that covers the cost of attendance. This year, the convention will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Baltimore. See the convention info here.  Who[…]

The Pulse survey measures RN satisfaction and guides change. Look for it in your email on Aug. 28!

In our continued effort to ensure an optimal work environment for our nurses on all of our units/departments, beginning Monday, August 28, we will be conducting a very brief survey to measure RN satisfaction. The survey consists of eight questions from the NDNQI RN Survey designed to measure your work[…]

Back by popular demand! Retirement Planning: Why Worry?

Due to high demand, we are offering this Professional Power Hour session again with an extended time slot for Q&A. Retirement Planning: Why Worry? Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 12-1:30 p.m. Rotary Room Speaker Nancy Luttrell, Director – Compensation and Benefits According to one recent survey, 56% of nurses say they[…]

  1. Charlotte McLean: Will you be having another Power Hour related to retirement? or should I just make an appointment with Nancy? Thank…

    • Monica Mewshaw: Hi Charlotte, We don't have plans to offer this a third time during 2017, but I will plan to repeat…

Over 140 Back to School Backpacks donated to children in our community

AAMC’s Community Service Initiative completed their annual Back to School Backpack Drive on last week. With generous donations coming from all over the hospital, we were able to present the Light House with over 140 backpacks stuffed with school supplies! Thank you to all our staff who contributed — your[…]