Category Archives: Human Resources

Loving care, answered prayers and a bake sale


For Carey Deacon, the support of co-workers along with her daughter’s medical care reaffirmed her decision to return to work at the “only place she felt passionate about.” Carey Deacon sped from her mother’s graveside to the emergency room with … Continue reading

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Inspired By My Mayo Clinic Patient Experience


By: Sarah Gravina During the past few weeks, my Mayo Clinic experience has come full circle.  As a Public Affairs intern, I am able to now use my passion for Mayo Clinic from a new perspective.  My journey at Mayo … Continue reading

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My First Mayo Moments


Every year, Mayo Clinic’s Public Affairs department welcomes a handful of university students who come to get some real world communications experience. The interns may be assigned any number of tasks, from drafting newsletter articles to handing out programs at … Continue reading

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Patient Education Wins National Awards


Mayo Clinic’s Section of Patient Education won eight 2010 National Health Information Awards.  The educational material was created with team collaboration from various clinical areas and Media Support Services. Winners earned gold, bronze or merit awards. Booklets Pressure Relief Maneuvers … Continue reading

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Visit the Transparent Man at Mayo Clinic


The life-size, see-through Transparent Man stands in the Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, educating visitors about the body’s anatomy any physiology. Facts of interest about Mr. Transparent: The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Mayo Clinic … Continue reading

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Sharing nursing knowledge


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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Being a Clinical Nurse Educator in the Surgical ICU


Teamwork is critical in Mayo Clinic’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). Working right alongside the team of physicians, Clinical Nurse Educators work to plan and prep for the nursing skills associated with new processes and the use of the unit’s … Continue reading

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Teens + Mayo Health Education = new visual, colorful and engaging design


Mayo Clinic’s teen patient education print materials have a new look. The goal of this new design is to help teens engage and take responsibility for their health care and lifestyle choices. The new design includes: Colorful pages Age-specific photos … Continue reading

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Austin Medical Center Receives Best Hospital Workplace Award


Austin Medical Center (AMC) has been named the 2010 Best Hospital Workplace — small hospital category — by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). The honor was presented to AMC staff and leaders on Friday, May 14 at the MHA annual … Continue reading

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Transition from PCT to RN


Before I became a nurse, I was a patient care technician (PCT) for two years while I was working to pass my nursing boards. I have learned so much about myself and my work ethic. I think working as a … Continue reading

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