What an incredible morning we shared at the CNO Town Hall on March 16th. If you were there, the energy in the room was palpable. Tammy unveiled our 2026 nursing theme: Elevating Excellence…I’m All In! It’s not just a slogan. It’s a commitment. A promise that we’re not standing still, that we’re building on the […]
Magnet Momentum: Our Stories Being Told
The encore begins. A couple of weeks ago, I sat in our Project Launch sessions and witnessed something extraordinary. As each nurse stood to share what’s happening in their area, I watched passion ignite passion. One person’s enthusiasm lit a fire in the next, and the next, until the room was buzzing with energy and […]
Magnet Momentum: Excellence Beyond the Task
In my observations as I walk the halls, visit clinics and units, and as I attend DAISY and BEE award presentations, I hear stories of nurses taking time away from the tasks to listen, to talk, to learn, to build trust, to essentially become a very important part of their patient and families’ life story. […]
Magnet Momentum: Shared Governance as Our Foundation
Before I can help lead us to re-designation, I need to truly understand UAMS. That understanding starts with the people driving patient care in every unit, every clinic, every department. From the moment I walk onto a unit or into a staff meeting, I’m met with pride, energy, and a deep commitment to excellence. Each […]
Joining Your Journey: Supporting UAMS’s Culture of Excellence
Nursing is not just what I do, it is who I am! When I decided to go back to school to become a nurse, I was already an educator. I understood the power of learning, growth, and creating environments where people could thrive. I was excited to be able to combine nursing and my passion […]