5 Reasons Why Nurses Should Prioritize Mastering Assessment, Analysis, and Follow-Up

by | Oct 7, 2024 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Critical Thinking, job satisfaction, New Grad RN, New Graduate Nurses, nurse retention, Nurses Matter, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Strategies for Success

As nurses, we often find ourselves stretched thin—between demanding shifts, heavy patient loads, and the constant influx of new information, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. But one thing remains clear: mastering the core clinical skills of assessment,...

Fostering a Positive Nursing Environment: 5 Tips to Eliminate Workplace Hostility and Incivility

by | Aug 24, 2023 | Bullying, Coping with Stress, Critical Thinking, Cultural Competence, Inspirational, job satisfaction, nurse retention, Nurses Matter, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience

A harmonious and respectful workplace environment is crucial in nursing. Dismantling workplace hostility and incivility not only promotes better patient care but also enhances job satisfaction and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore five...

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...
May 2018 Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC

May 2018 Nursing Entrepreneur Spotlight: Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC

by | May 2, 2018 | Advanced Nursing Practice, Coping with Stress, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Nurses Matter, Nursing Inspiration, Nursing Leadership, Patient Advocacy, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Personal Experience, Strategies for Success, Work-Life Balance

  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 –...