How to Resolve Interdepartmental Conflict
September 7, 2022
I worked as a Neurosurgical Step-Down nurse for many years. We typically received our patients from the ED, OR, or Neuro ICU. When our patients
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How to Create a Recognition Rich Culture as a Retention Strategy
August 3, 2022
Human beings want to feel recognized, valued, and to believe they make a difference. They want recognition by their organization; their leader, and their peers.
How to Reduce Racism in Healthcare
July 6, 2022
Racism in healthcare is widespread within the nursing profession. We’ve all seen it whether we realized it or not. And may have been a part
Strategies To Make Sure You Don’t Hire a Bully
June 8, 2022
With the Great Resignation still upon us, it’s easy to understand why healthcare organizations are making hiring and retaining their existing staff their number one
How to Deal with Negative Employees
April 13, 2022
Many leaders find that they spend more time and energy dealing with negative employees than actually managing their departments. You know, the employees who seem
How to Shift from a Negative to Positive Work Environment
March 2, 2022
If you’re a leader struggling to shift your department from a negative to a positive work environment, you’re not alone. One of the most common
Strategies to Reverse the Great Resignation in Healthcare Before It’s Too Late
January 5, 2022
The Great Resignation has been sweeping its way across the country since the pandemic began. As consumers, we’re all impacted by the shortage of workers.
How To Stop the Martyrs From Being Martyrs
December 8, 2021
Do you work with a martyr? You know, someone who constantly thinks they do more than everyone else? Someone who spends all their time and
Research Results About Leaders’ Ability to Address Disruptive Behaviors
November 10, 2021
While most healthcare leaders deal with disruptive behaviors in the workplace daily and understand the angst this causes them and their teams, many are unaware
Why Do Nurses Bully Each Other?
October 13, 2021
When asked the question, “What is one chronic and painful problem in your industry that no one seems able to solve?”, my response was, “That’s
How to Create a Professional Work Culture
September 15, 2021
Being a leader in healthcare is hard enough without worrying about your employees making it harder. Bullying, incivility, and inter-professional conflicts are consuming way too
3 Strategies to Help Nurse Leaders Tackle the Rise in Workplace Bullying and Burnout
September 1, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in profound changes within our healthcare system. Now more than ever, nurses are being challenged with a barrage of never-ending
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