Tag Archives: Employee Stories

Heritage Days Film Celebrates the Franciscan Tradition of Mayo Clinic

October 1st, 2010 - 6:00 am

There are two films for Heritage Days this year – both are original productions funded with generous support from benefactors. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one. It’s a documentary called Healing Hands: The Sisters of St. Francis and Mayo Clinic. … Continue reading →

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Heritage Days Film Celebrates 100 Years of Our Primary Value

September 10th, 2010 - 6:00 am

What does a 1910 Packard automobile have to do with the future of Mayo Clinic? Plenty, it turns out – because that car is the “vehicle” for dramatizing the story of how Dr. William J. Mayo formulated the concept that … Continue reading →

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Having a Heart: My Mayo Moment

September 7th, 2010 - 6:00 am

As a new Mayo Clinic employee, I had a particular notion of what it meant to become a part of the clinic even before I started. During the orientation process, various people shared anecdotes relating the strong heritage and culture … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic is my answer

September 6th, 2010 - 6:00 am

People often ask 22-year-veteran Kay Thiemann why she has stayed at Mayo Clinic for so many years. Her answer is simple: “Because we embrace our mission to put the needs of the patient first. And because we are committed to … Continue reading →

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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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Hearing Bells at Mayo Clinic in Rochester? It’s the Carillon!

August 10th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Annenberg Plaza in Rochester, Minn., is a beautiful spot on the downtown Mayo Clinic campus. In the summer when the flowers are in bloom, it can be a relaxing place to spend time between appointments or to eat lunch. It … Continue reading →

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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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The joys and benefits of adoption

October 22nd, 2009 - 6:00 am

“The numberous resources offered by Mayo Clinic for employees looking to adopt, reminded me why I feel so lucky to work at this institution.”
– Dana Baker Continue reading →

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Interview with a New Nurse Manager in Florida

September 28th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Linda Rhodes, coordinator of Management Development, recently interviewed the new nurse manager of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida. She talks about her experience throughout orientation and her transition from Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus. Continue reading →

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Becoming an Employee after 35 Years as a Mayo Patient

September 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Linda Rockey’s first experience at Mayo Clinic was in 1971, when her grandmother insisted that she come to Mayo Clinic for treatment of her worsening Crohn’s disease. “It was a week that just changed my life,” she says. Thirty years … Continue reading →

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