Celebrating with Nurses

Marcus and the Hotness recount their adventures at the 2021 combined Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conferences in Atlanta. Marcus shares that the best part of the conference for him was not keynoting for these 6,000 nurses, but rather seeing the happiness and celebrations of the nurses in attendance throughout the week.  The Hotness tells her perspective from watching backstage and Marcus tells of his silent dedication of the speech to the audience itself and to the caregivers who saved his life. Marcus also relays the story of Paul Simon and remembering to appreciate the moment that one is in. Key topics:[1:10] Some of the coolest engagements where Marcus has ever spoken[4:32] Why the Magnet & Pathway to Excellence Conference was extra special this year[5:45] Why seeing nurses dance and laugh and celebrate felt so special[7:59] The evolution of safety protocols and the new ‘feel’ of healthcare conferences[10:11] Marcus’ special and solemn experience of presenting for these 6,000 nurses[12:04] There is suffering all around us; we could all use a healing message right now[13:48] Giving another the gift of our presence and the easing of their suffering is sometimes the greatest gift we can give[14:45] We are all caregivers in one way or another[15:23] Marcus shares a story that reminds us all of the opportunities we have to be present for another[16:20] Even when no words are spoken…Resources for you:Learn more about becoming a Magnet certified facility or about joining The Pathway to Excellence Program: https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/Connect with Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusEngelSpeaker/Connect with The Hotness on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-MarvelyneSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcast Date: 01/17/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 28 – Celebrating with Nurses