In the Know with your CNO

Many nurses choose to work at IU Health Methodist Hospital because they are drawn to working at a level 1 trauma center where they can care for some of the highest-acuity patients from around the state, and be a part of life-saving care.  This rings especially true for nurses in the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center at Methodist, who are among the first clinicians working quickly to stabilize t...

If a patient in Indiana is ever suspected to have a highly-infectious disease, like Ebola for example, that patient would be transferred to the Methodist Hospital Special Pathogens Unit (SPU). The patient would receive care from IU Health team members who volunteer on the SPU team. These individuals have specialized training to protect themselves and each other. Listen to this episode, featuring M...

It’s the month of May, and in Indy that means racing! Since IU Health is the Official Healthcare Provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, many team members at Methodist and University hospitals are proud to be part of the team that provides medical care at the speedway in addition to their work at the hospitals. In this episode, Clinical Operations Manager Tracy Ballard discusses what care is...

When a new-grad nurse applies for a job at IU Health Methodist or University hospitals they receive personalized support from the very beginning, including throughout the application process. Tracy Davis, Nursing Program Administrator, meets with every candidate and helps them find a unit that's a good fit for them— setting them up for a successful start to their career. If you're interest...

Meet Alec Stevenson, the clinical operations manager on the Neuro Critical Care unit at IU Health Methodist Hospital. We discuss Alec's career journey and his approach to leadership, share some kudos for the NCC team, and talk about supporting the retention of our highly-skilled team members. Thank you Alec, for giving us a glimpse into the great work your unit is doing. And thank you to the N...

As nurses, it's important to consider what our patients may be thinking and feeling while they're in our care. If a patient is in the ICU— what emotions may they be feeling? Do they understand what is happening to them? Do they feel confused, disoriented, or panicked? Are they experiencing ICU delirium? And most importantly: What can nurses do to help them feel safe?  In this episode, hear...

In order to make meaningful and intentional progress, it's important to have a plan. This is why a Nursing Strategic Plan matters— it guides us through the big-picture thinking that can really revolutionize our work and make a positive impact for nurses and patients. But what is a Nursing Strategic Plan, really? And how does this impact frontline nurses? In this episode, Methodist and Universi...

IU Health is extremely committed to supporting new nurses who join our teams, so they feel prepared and confident to care for our patients. In this conversation, hear from Tim Grino, who is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at IU Health, about the evidence-based approach our hospitals use when welcoming nurses onto the team. Are you a nurse looki...

IU Health Methodist/University hospitals have achieved five Magnet designations, which is a truly incredible accomplishment. This was not achieved by accident. It's a direct result of team members' commitment to nursing excellence, each and every day. To speak more about Magnet, dispel some common misconceptions, and share some examples of this everyday nursing excellence at our hospitals, I've in...

Whitley Fallis is an assistant nurse manager at IU Health University Hospital, and a Nursing Professional Governance chair. This year, IU Health nurses in NPG have been focusing on an important topic: Accountability. Accountability may have a somewhat negative connotation, but as Whitley discusses in this episode, it’s really a positive attribute. Learn more about how NPG is approaching this work,...

Megan Zondor, a clinical nurse specialist at IU Health Methodist Hospital, is extremely passionate aboutnurse-led change. Through the hospital’s Professional Governance structure, she helps nurses feel empowered to explore opportunities for improvement, and identify possible solutions. In this episode, Megan shares some examples of how nurses have had a voice in change, through PG. If you are a nu...

Christina Buford has had many different experiences within IU Health Methodist Hospital: She’s been a student nurse, a traveler nurse, a staff nurse, and also a patient— She received care on the stroke unit where she worked. Hear how her experiences have shaped her, and what has inspired her to now explore a leadership role. Note: This podcast was originally distributed among IU Health nursing tea...

Mallory Bowman, a nurse on a neuro critical care unit, commutes over an hour to work at IU Health Methodist Hospital because she loves working at a level one trauma center and being involved in the most cutting-edge care. In this conversation, hear about her career journey, the lessons she’s learned through nursing, and how she fills her cup by being involved in nursing opportunities beyond the be...

Melissa Coxey, a clinical nurse on the Medical Intensive Care unit (MICU) at IU Health University Hospital, has dedicated 35 years to IU Health. In this episode, we discuss what drives Melissa, how she practices self-care, and some initiatives she’s led to impact patient safety through her unit’s Nursing Professional Governance (NPG) structure. If you’re an IU Health team member, be sure to check...

Natalie Calow is the Forensic Coordinator at the Center of Hope in the IU Health Methodist Hospital Emergency Department. In this episode, Natalie explains her unique role serving patients who are victims of crimes, such as physical assault, sexual assault or workplace violence incidents. Natalie’s team also has a legal background, and these nurses often testify in court. Natalie also discussed we...