What is the Special Pathogens Unit?

What is the Special Pathogens Unit?

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 Mary Kay Foster, IU Health SPU specialist, to learn more about this unique program at Methodist Hospital. Interesting in exploring a career at IU Health as a nurse? View job opportunities here: https://careers.iuhealth.org/search/jobs/?q=&cfm2[]=Nursing&branch=search-nursing-jobs

Nursing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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 provided out at the motor speedway and how team members are involved. Interested in exploring a career at IU Health's downtown adult hospitals? Explore job here: https://careers.iuhealth.org/search/jobs/?q=&cfm2[]=Nursing&branch=search-nursing-jobs

Helping nurses find the right unit

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 interested in joining a supportive team at IU Health's downtown Indianapolis hospitals, visit https://careers.iuhealth.org/

Meet the Neuro Critical Care nurse manager

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 NCC team for your great engagement in Nursing Professional Governance, and for the exceptional care you provide.  Are you a nurse looking for a supportive work environment? Search for nursing roles at IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals here: https://iuhealth.org/for-nurses

What it's like to be an ICU patient

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 a powerful conversation with Erika Breivogel, a nurse on the Multi Specialty Critical Care Unit at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Erika discusses her personal experience as an ICU patient at an outside hospital, before she joined the IU Health team.