No one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
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Thank You For All You Do: Osler and Bayview Residencies and Nursing
Posted by | Administration, Education, LeadershipNo one is untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although all departments in the School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health System have come together in remarkable ways to meet this challenge, no group has given more than the Department of Medicine. COVID-19 is fundamentally a medical illness, and our department is at the forefront in […]
Happy Nurses Week!
Posted by | Nursing MattersNational Nurses Week occurs every year from May 6-12 in honor of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known to be the founder of modern nursing. Every year, we honor and thank our nurses for their many varied contributions to our patients, department and all of Hopkins. This year, we are especially grateful for the flexibility […]
Nursing Matters
Posted by | Nursing MattersYour Opinion Counts: 2020 Gallup survey to be held March 16 to April 5, 2020. Make sure you take the survey! Did you know? DOM Leadership Rounds has begun. Nurses and leaders from the Department of Medicine have begun rounding on unit huddle boards (Meyer 8 & Nelson 7). We are measuring lunch breaks compliance […]
Nursing Matters: Congrats Awardees!
Posted by | Nursing MattersDAISY Awards The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an international program that honors the superhuman work nurses do for patients and families every day. Meyer 8 Madeleine Steinberg Caro Anyangwe Mae Teklehiwot PCCU Maria Tina Concepcion Allan Calahatian Cora Lehet Sherrell Apugo Nelson 3 Grace Kessler Nelson 5 Rachel Hampton Nelson 6 Shekia Edwards […]
Nursing Matters: November Updates
Posted by | Nursing MattersNow that the Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us, I am excited for the holiday season to begin. I have so much to be thankful for this year. While I am thankful for my family, I’m also thankful for my Hopkins family--the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with, and the patients we serve […]
October Updates
Posted by | Nursing MattersHappy Fall 2019! As we prepare for the changing colors of the leaves and the bite of the cool crisp air, I want to thank you for your support and commitment to the patients we serve. During my weekly rounds, it is easy to see the passion you possess for nursing. Medicine nurses care for […]
Thank you for Contributing to the Back to School Drive!
Posted by | Civic Engagement, Nursing MattersThis August, the DOM Nursing Diversity Council successfully collected hundreds of back to school supplies for local school children. For the fourth year in a row, the council's Back to School Supply Drive received donations from multiple DOM units-nearly 200 notebooks, folders and binders were donated. Additionally, packaged items such as pens, crayons and pencils were donated by the dozens as well as 80 packs […]
Donate to the Nursing Diversity Council Back to School Drive
Posted by | Civic EngagementIt’s time for the 4th Annual DOM Nursing Diversity Council Back to School Drive! We will be teaming up with the United Way for their annual “Back to School Brigade” school supply drive. They are requesting the following donations: Notebooks Crayons Pocket Folders Pencil Boxes Pens & Pencils Binders Rulers Scissors Backpacks Look for the […]
Wilson Receives Daisy Award
Posted by | Nursing MattersWe were excited to see Willard Wilson, III, MSN, CNS, Ph.D. receive The Johns Hopkins Hospital June 2019 Daisy Award. The award recognizes nurses who have been nominated by a patient/family member/visitor for staff member for extraordinary service. Will, a nurse II on Meyer 9, rented a Zipcar to deliver medications brought from home to […]