Guest Poster:
Amber
McGreevy, RN, BSN
Project
Manager, Inpatient Applications, Information Services
Henry
Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, California
As
I have been trying to come up with just the right words to talk about my
experience with MUSE, I continue to feel like I am falling short. But what I do
want to say is that, to me, "MUSE" is "Motivating Us
to Strive for Excellence" and "Me" is "Meaningful
Education.” I have had the honor of attending the last two International
MUSE Conferences, both in which, I feel so greatly enriched and inspired after,
to continue growing, developing, learning, creating, and innovating. It is not
only a place where you have the opportunity to learn, but also to network and
meet others. In fact, I have continued to learn from my networking peer
contacts, since my very first conference experience.
And,
what made the 2014 conference so special - and one that I will never forget is
that I was awarded as the International Education Exchange (IEE) grand prize.
My presentation on the "The CPOE Journey" was extremely personal to
me, and it was such an honor to have the opportunity to share our story
overseas. I am so proud of what our team and department accomplished, and the
support we received from our entire institution (Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital).
I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present in Liverpool, UK, and after
that, my husband and I explored Paris and London for the first time. Now, I
will say, that Paris has always been on my bucket list (as I admit, I'm a
little obsessed with all things Paris!), but I never thought I would get there
until I was retired. So, it was a great surprise that Paris was just a hop,
skip, and a jump (literally) from Liverpool. And, as I may not be the best traveler,
I couldn't sit on a plane for that many hours, without seeing the Eiffel Tower!
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| Amber in London! |
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| Amber in Paris! |
My
husband and I had an amazing experience in all three cities, as they are each
beautiful, unique, and rich with culture and history. And, I did have to catch
my breath from the first moment I saw the Eiffel Tower! All this was made
possible because of the opportunity MUSE gave me. I honestly did not anticipate
winning, but what I feel like I did, was not just win a presentation. I
"won" by getting to know the amazing leadership at MUSE. I had the
unique opportunity to get to know them and be inspired from who they are; as why
they are so passionate about MUSE. I "won" by experiencing the
culture of other countries, and realizing that the struggles of other hospitals
are quite similar to ours. It doesn't matter if an entire ocean separates us,
as we are all trying to do the right thing by merging healthcare with advanced
technology. I "won" through networking and continuing to learn from
others. We are all on the same journey, though we may take different paths, but
we have similar goals and aspirations. I have been privileged, because of MUSE,
to be a part of multiple conference calls, webinars, and MUSE website forums.
So,
in conclusion, MUSE is "Motivating Us to Strive for Excellence",
and Me is "Meaningful Education". By attending a MUSE Conference,
you not only have the honor to meet others, but you have the opportunity to
learn, to present, to gather information, and to inspire others as you are
inspired!
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| Amber and her co-workers at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital receiving the 2014 IEE Award. |
And,
I hope that I have inspired you to be confident about sharing your own
journeys, especially the ones that are close to your heart. I know in the field
of work we are in, some days can be tough, especially as technology advances
and the world of healthcare informatics continues to grow. More and more
responsibilities and requirements are asked of us, and sometimes, that can wear
us down.
However,
if you have the opportunity to be involved with MUSE, whether in the states,
Canada or "across the pond", you realize that you are not alone. We
really are all in this together, and we really do have journeys that can
inspire others. And remember, no matter where each of you may be in your own
professional growth and development, MUSE, if you allow it, will continue to
"Motivate Us to Strive for Excellence".
And, aside from your home family, your church family and/or your work family,
you will also become a member of the MUSE family … why? Because, “MUSE is ME!”
Are you registered for the upcoming 2015 International MUSE Conference? Details are here: 2015 International MUSE Conference
