November 6, 2017: How are you sharing what you learn?  Maybe you are in school or attended a class or conference that has you thinking, “we could do that here!”  Today we will hear from several more co-workers who had some ah-ha moments at the 2017 Magnet conference.   Fiona Smith, BSN, RN, CPAN, PACU Attending the Magnet Conference was eye-opening, insightful, … [Read more...]

October 30, 2017: I hope you are enjoying reading about the insights our staff gained at the 2017 Magnet Conference in Houston.  I encourage you to touch base with your co-workers if you are inspired or curious about something they shared.   Rick Mansfield, BSN, RN, Main Emergency Department I attended a session called “If it’s broken, fix it!  An innovation in … [Read more...]

October 23, 2017: I'd like to share feedback from three of our nurses who attended the 2017 Magnet conference last week at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Shermel Edwards:  Bringing it to the bedside -  Nursing led savings presented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This session highlighted the importance of choosing the right … [Read more...]

October 16, 2017: We will focus on the experiences and knowledge our staff gained at the 2017 Magnet conference over the next few weeks. Robin Smith, BSN, RN, CMSRN, Brazos 5 I attended the "Well You" session that focused on wellness in multiple areas, e.g. stress management, hydration, healthy eating, exercise, relaxation, laughter, and relationships.  These are  … [Read more...]

October 9, 2017:  This week Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital celebrates our first Magnet® designation at the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet conference in Houston, Texas.  Thirty-five members of our interprofessional team will attend this conference Wednesday – Friday at the George R. Brown Convention Center and represent HMSL during the Wednesday afternoon … [Read more...]