May 2006

The value of mentors

The idea of mentoring - a seasoned employee showing a new hire the ropes - isn't new in nursing. Older nurses have taken young recruits under their wings and guided their progress since the profession began.

Recently, more hospitals have seen the value of establishing formal mentoring programs. Experts say that mentors help address the challenges of a diverse workplace, help workers adjust and feel included, grow future leaders and share organizational knowledge - all while reducing training costs. Full Article

Riding for a cure

Cycling is much more than exercise for Janie Thompson. It's a way to continue to fight ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a neuromuscular disease that has no known cause or cure. Full Article