July 3, 2017: I’m amazed at the preparation and energy I’m witnessing throughout the hospital as we near our Magnet site visit July 10, 11 and 12, and want to extend my gratitude to you for all that you are doing.  I want to remind everyone to live in the moment and enjoy the journey.  You have worked so hard to get to this point and have everything that you need to be … [Read more...]

June 26, 2017:  American Nurses Association Code of Ethics (2015) The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2015) establishes the ethical standard for the nursing profession and provides a guide for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision-making.  The Code of Ethics is nonnegotiable in any setting and is foundational to nursing theory and … [Read more...]

June 19, 2017:  Here are some tips for talking to our Magnet appraisers: Introduce yourself and give your full name and your role, e.g. “My name is Maria Gordon and I’m an ICU staff nurse and Magnet champion for Brazos ICU.  It’s a pleasure to meet you!” Be proud of your unit/department and the great work you are doing.  A great attitude and smile are worth their weight … [Read more...]

June 12, 2017: As we prepare for our honored guests, the three Magnet appraisers, begin asking yourself a few questions that can be your "elevator speech" should one of the appraisers ask to speak to you: Why did you choose to work at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital? Why do you stay? What are some examples of how you daily live out the I CARE values of … [Read more...]