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Our organizational heart is our competitive advantage

February 1st, 2010 - 6:00 am

In late 2009, Mayo Clinic was named an America’s Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Patients who were surveyed said Mayo’s nursing staff in Phoenix, Arizona, “always listen carefully, give clear explanations and are courteous.” Barbara, a registered … Continue reading →

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Is that a lump? Now what?

October 21st, 2009 - 6:00 am

When there is critical information that we don’t know, we run the risk of listening to hearsay, considering myths to be facts, not knowing the truth, and left to deal with the consequences. When it comes to breast cancer, Mayo … Continue reading →

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"Nursing at Mayo Clinic" wins a Telly!

August 27th, 2009 - 6:00 am

The most recent recruitment video created for Nursing at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campus has been awarded a bronze Telly Award! The Telly Awards are the premier award honoring “outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs; the finest video … Continue reading →

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Clinical Nurse Specialist – A Day in the Life at Mayo Clinic

August 25th, 2009 - 6:00 am

A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse who works with nursing staff to advance nursing practices, improve patient outcomes, and provide clinical expertise to affect system-wide changes. CNS hold at least a masters degree in Nursing and … Continue reading →

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Me+you=diversity and mutual respect at Mayo

April 23rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

One of our committed allied health staff members in Arizona recently submitted a quote to the site Diversity Subcommittee for our Best Quote contest that depicts a compelling statement about the importance of diversity. In response to the nominal prize … Continue reading →

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Mayo Synchronicity, Part II: Mayo’s Arizona employees take Gold!

April 7th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Well, I was right. The AZDBA dragon boat race competition last weekend was a success! Even better, Mayo Synchronicity took Gold in the Corporate team race and Bronze in one of the mixed team division races. Our win was greater … Continue reading →

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Joining Mayo Synchronicity: A first-timer’s perspective on Dragon Boat racing

March 24th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Ooooh, a Dragon Boat race! I have always wanted to be on a rowing team. Maybe I missed my calling to be on a great collegiate team at a Division I school. Well, honestly, I like boats, and after all … Continue reading →

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