Summary
In this powerful episode, Dr. Renee Thompson welcomes Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN – Founder & CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners – to the Coffee Break podcast. Rose shares the story behind her viral movement, #NotOnMyWatch, and how one conversation turned into a rallying cry for maternal equity and safety.
Together, Renee and Rose explore the shared drive that leaders must cultivate: taking responsibility, co-creating joyful, purpose-driven teams, and refusing to be bystanders in the face of injustice – whether it’s maternal mortality or bullying in the workplace. You’ll learn how Rose and her team transformed heartbreak into hope, built psychological safety, and standardized equitable care practices that made every patient feel safe, seen, and heard.
This episode is full of real talk, inspiration, and practical leadership gold. Don’t miss it.
About Rose Horton
Rose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN is the Founder & CEO of Not On My Watch Consulting Partners, a firm she launched after coining the now-renowned hashtag #NotOnMyWatch. A transformational nurse leader, Rose inspires healthcare teams to tackle disparities in maternal health outcomes and reclaim joy and purpose in their work. She is the 2025 President of the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and serves as Executive Director of Maternal Health for Huggies Healthcare.
As a consultant, speaker, and advocate, Rose empowers nurses to use their collective voice to ensure equity, safety, and dignity for all birthing people.
Things You’ll Learn
- What inspired the #NotOnMyWatch movement – and why it matters now more than ever.
- How Rose’s team achieved zero leadership turnover and record-breaking patient satisfaction during the pandemic.
- Why co-creating joy is key to team accountability and resilience.
- The leadership mantra that became her team’s turning point: “No one is coming to save us.”
- A powerful equity practice that started with one patient care tech speaking up – and changed lives.
Resources & Links
- Connect with Rose Horton on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Rose’s work at NotOnMyWatchConsulting.com
- Email Rose: [email protected]
- Download your copy of our 33 Scripts to Address Disruptive Behavior When You Don’t Know What to Say
- Check out Renee Thompson’s book Enough! Eradicating Bullying & Incivility: Strategies for Front Line Leaders here!
- Check out Renee Thompson’s book Do No Harm Applies to Nurses Too! Strategies to Protect and Bully-proof Yourself at Work here!
- Learn more about the Eradicating Bullying & Incivility eLearning Program here!
Have a question for Renee?
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