Feeling Familiar: Training Fundamentals for your New Facility

When planning the New Facility Orientation and Training plan, one question that is often received is, “Who needs training, and how much time should be allocated?”  In her 18 years leading projects, here is what Kelly Guzman MN, RN, EDAC, President and CEO of Yellow Brick Consulting, has learned.

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A Diverse Path into Transition & Activation Planning.

Meet NIHD member Bridget Graham, MBAH, PMP. She has been a Lead Project Manager with HTS, an Affiliate of HBS, for the last 2.5 years.  Her career path has been diverse having worked in corporate healthcare benefits while at GE and Employer Relations for Union College, however, the skills and experience gained have only diversified her tool belt when working with clients.

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The power of asking, "Why Not Me?"

After completing a diploma program, and then earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Teri Lura Bennett’s first career was as a registered nurse. She decided after working 12 years at the bedside that someone should be designing the spaces who knew what it was like to work in them! She thought, “Why not me?”

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Top 5 things You Should Know About Pursuing a Nursing Career in the Planning, Design, and Construction.

Meet Joyce Durham RN, AIA, EDAC, Director Facilities Strategic Planning. Learn the 5 things that she would tell someone interested in pursuing a nursing career in the planning, design, and construction of new healthcare facilities.

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Interested in a Career as a Healthcare Clinical Specialist?

Meet Erin Clark RN, MS, EDAC, Clinical Operations Specialist. A nurse consultant in healthcare design is a unique role and we are fortunate to have industry leaders who have paved the way for us as we continue to provide the clinical voice in healthcare design!

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Member Spotlight: Who are NIHD members?

You may be asking – do I have to be a nurse to be a member of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design? The answer is no. While approximately 70% of our members are registered nurses, we welcome everyone to join us to help us elevate the clinical perspective in healthcare design.

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