Author Archives: Jenny LaMaster

Sharing nursing knowledge

August 11th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Nurse publishing can significantly impact the quality of life for a patient. As registered nurses, we coordinate the care of our patients every day; however, we also impact patient care through collegial information sharing. The article, “Carnitine Deficiency: Implications for OR Nurses,” … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Mayo Flight Nurse

November 4th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Whether it be flying to the scene of a car accident or transporting a critically ill patient to a specialty hospital by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, the flight nursing specialty requires an experienced and skilled professional to make split-second decisions … Continue reading →

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"Forever Caring" sculpture honors Mayo Nursing

July 21st, 2009 - 6:00 am

Mayo Clinic has a rich history within the nursing profession and continues to strive to “provide the best nursing care in the world.” And there are several exhibits located on Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus that honor and recognize contributions to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Nursing Profession

May 7th, 2009 - 6:24 am

National Nurses Week is May 6 through May 12. 2009.  The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise awareness about the nursing profession and to help educate the public about the important role nurses play in health care.  Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

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Mayo’s Men in Nursing

February 27th, 2009 - 6:00 am

If you have been a patient at Mayo in recent years, you may have been taken care of by a male nurse.  This is because Mayo employs nearly double the national average of male nurses.  In fact, Mayo received the … Continue reading →

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Summer III Nursing Experience

February 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

It may sound somewhat strange to be talking about Summer during the middle of winter in Minnesota, but over 700 nursing students from across the country have just completed their Summer III Nursing Program applications in hopes of being selected … Continue reading →

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