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VOL 21 ISSUE 8
August 2014
BIXBY GLENPOOL JENKS SAPULPA
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Nursing Excellence at the Bedside Saint Francis Hospital is currently hiring nursing staff for two new Respiratory Care Units opening this fall. By Jane Zemel
When Saint Francis Hospital opens two new Respiratory Care Units (RCU) in the fall, one of the first to show up for duty will be Nicole. After 10 years on the job she’ll be just as excited as the day she started in the current RCU. Nicole said, “I came here
a decade ago because of the reputation for care Saint Francis provides. I heard through word of mouth from other nurses that, as an employer, Saint Francis went above and beyond.” Nicole loves being part of a team that delivers high
quality care focused on excellent patient outcomes. She also helps with orientation and education for new nurses and helped create the unitbased council in her department. “Members have a voice in what’s happening in their departments. These committees identify areas to work on and ways to improve customer satisfaction,” she explained. “The return can be opportunities for awards, prizes and praise; something as simple as thanking a coworker for helping out during a busy night.” Clinical Staff Incentives. Saint Francis is a leader in continuing education for its nurses as well as scholarships for first time RNs. Through the hospital, Nicole has (continued on page 22)
ContemporaryRustic Refuge The Refuge Lifestyle opens second location in South Tulsa; aims to bring elegant, rustic décor to urban market. By Christopher Davis
Since taking over operations of family-owned The Refuge Lifestyle, Clinton Taylor, Jr., has established a new watermark of success. In fact, the humble Bixby furniture and home décor store with major curb appeal has done so well, Taylor is opening a second location in South Tulsa at 71st Street near Highway 169. On August 22, 23 and 24, The Refuge Lifestyle will have a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. With extended business hours, food, special deals and more, the store
Nicole, RN at Saint Francis Hospital
Twisted Moves Locations For clothes and accessories that have people saying, “I love it! Where did you get that?” Twisted Soul Sisters is the place to shop. By Deanna Rebro
Now in their new location at 13160 S. Memorial, next to Valley National Bank, Twisted Soul Sisters has more than doubled its previous space with more selections of clothing, gifts, and of course, custom jewelry for that “wow” look that says you really have it together. In keeping with their philosophy of “making old things new again,” Twisted Soul Sisters features thousands of vintage beads, buttons, charms, pendants and brooches for limitless possibilities in new jewelry designs. Customers come from as far away as Arkansas, Texas and Missouri to pick through bin after bin of treasures for their custom jewelry. A lot of customers go through grandma’s jewelry box and find her favorite clip-on earrings or other pieces they would never wear.
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will spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday celebrating its new location. Look for them on the south side of 71st Street, next door to Appliance Solutions and east of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. The new showroom, with its distinct modern take on rustic décor, is likely to draw the attention of the thousands of pedestrians and drivers who navigate the busiest shopping district in Tulsa. Owner Clinton Taylor, Jr. is optimistic about carving out a niche amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. “We are bringing a new design of furniture and home décor that nobody has really seen in this area. I’m really excited about it,” he says. Tulsans tend to adopt a broad palette when it comes to home décor, combining urban and modern influences with more organic, timber-based items inspired by an agricultural heritage. At first, such tastes may seem to inhabit opposite ends of a spectrum; but The Refuge Lifestyle proves otherwise, catering to folks’ love of sleek, warm, wood-based aesthetClinton Jr., Clinton Sr., Robin and ics and sturdy, timefamily welcome you to The Refuge less craftsmanship.
(L to R): Amy Thompson, Shana James, Kelly Corey, owner, and Angela Smith.
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