Assistant Directors of Nursing: An Invaluable addition to healthcare teams!

by | Jun 25, 2023 | job satisfaction, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success

As healthcare systems continue to evolve, the role of Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) becomes increasingly critical in supporting and empowering nursing staff to practice at the highest level of their license. ADONs play a vital role in bridging the gap between...

Nurse Educator to the Rescue: Staffing Crisis vs Negative Workplace Culture

by | Mar 25, 2023 | nurse retention, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Education, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success

A Nurse educator plays a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare. They not only teach students and team members the technical skills necessary for patient care but also educate and model the values and behaviors that create a healthy workplace culture....
Nursing Student Q&A Blog Series: June 2018

Nursing Student Q&A Blog Series: June 2018

by | Jun 25, 2018 | Bullying, Coping with Stress, Critical Thinking, Inspirational, New Grad RN, New Graduate Nurses, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Nursing School, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Student Nurse, Work-Life Balance

Many of my nursing student clients have asked for a new perspective on the way that they receive helpful tips and strategies for success. With great thought, I’ve decided to try something new. I believe it could be fun and engaging for nursing students and new...
APRIL 2018 NURSING ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Renee Thompson

APRIL 2018 NURSING ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Renee Thompson

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Bullying, Continuing Education, Coping with Stress, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, NNBA, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Uncategorized

It is my strong belief that if we spend more time focusing on supporting and uplifting our colleagues, nurses would find greater satisfaction in the work that they do. Therefore I decided to create a monthly blog series: the Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight – that...
Making the Best of a Short-Staffed Shift

Making the Best of a Short-Staffed Shift

by | Jan 9, 2018 | Coping with Stress, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Patient Safety, Personal Experience, Work-Life Balance

  We all know that optimal nursing staff ratios lead to optimal patient outcomes. That’s why many institutions are working collaboratively with the health care team to implement staffing guidelines that will meet our increasingly complex patient needs....
5 Tips for Getting the Most out of your Workplace Orientation

5 Tips for Getting the Most out of your Workplace Orientation

by | May 29, 2017 | Coping with Stress, New Graduate Nurses, Nursing Chain of Command, Nursing Leadership, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success

  Starting a new position as a nurse can be stressful and overwhelming–even for the more experienced nurse. Policies and procedures can vary wildly from one nursing unit to the next, and learning where all of the essential patient care resources and supplies are...