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  • Martha Jefferson uses in-house expertise to train the next generation of nurses, in effect "growing our own."
    Like many other hospitals, Martha Jefferson continues to be challenged with recruiting and retaining nurses. This is especially the case when it comes to the Emergency Department, a scenario that plays out in hospitals nationwide. Martha Jefferson Hospital turned the concern into an opportunity, using in-house expertise to train the next generation of nurses, in effect "growing our own."

  • Tuesday, March 9 2010 12:22 PM EST2010-03-09 17:22:36 GMT
    Trips to the emergency room happen on an infrequent basis for most people.  But when you do need to visit, time is critical, and you'll likely want to be familiar with what you can expect when you arrive.  Kim Lowry, RN, Emergency Room Nurse Manager at Martha Jefferson Hospital, answers some frequently asked questions about how an emergency department operates.  

  • Tuesday, March 9 2010 12:05 PM EST2010-03-09 17:05:52 GMT
    Martha Jefferson Hospital has recently changed the way things are done in their emergency department to ensure patients receive quick, efficient, quality care. Despite the improved times, doctors say the care patients receive is not compromised.  We asked Dr. Leroy Caudill, an emergency department physician, to talk about what the changes mean to him.

  • Dietician Rita Smith from Martha Jefferson Hospital shares healthy recipes and menu ideas on NBC29 News at Sunrise.
    Dietician Rita Smith from Martha Jefferson Hospital shares healthy recipes and menu ideas on NBC29 News at Sunrise.

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