Tag Archives: Nurses

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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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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Walking in Rhythm

June 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

You often hear the old adage that nurses are caring and compassionate. It’s true, but what does it mean? How do you show it, how do you express it, and what defines compassion and caring? Transplant Services on Mayo 3 … Continue reading →

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End-of-life Care at Mayo Clinic: The needs of the patient come first

April 8th, 2009 - 5:00 am

The following letter was sent to Mayo Clinic leaders by two Mayo employees, Don and Sharon Gabrielson, about the care Don’s mother received from Mayo Clinic during her last days. Dear Colleagues, On March 13, 2009 we brought our 81 … 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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