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How to Strengthen the Preceptor–New Graduate Nurse Relationship

The preceptor–new graduate nurse relationship can make or break a nurse's transition into practice. Before a new nurse fully finds their footing, the tone set in those first weeks shapes whether they stay, thrive, or quietly walk away.

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5 Steps to Go From a Shut Up to a Speak Up Culture in Healthcare

It's time to get serious about creating a speak up culture in healthcare. Here's why. Over the last 8 years, I’ve talked with thousands of nurses, physicians, and support staff about disruptive behaviors in healthcare settings....
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A Multi-Level Approach to Prevention of Violence Against Nurses

Did you know that from 2002 to 2013, incidents of serious workplace violence were approximately four times more common in healthcare than in private industry? In 2013, according to the United States Bureau of Labor...
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4 Steps to Building a Cohesive Healthcare Team Despite Your Selfish Brain

If you've been in the medical field for long you know just how important a cohesive team can be. It can make the difference between making it or breaking it in the healthcare industry and...
Professional Development

Fall Back In Love With Nursing + a FREE Gift (or two)!

As I'm sure you're aware, this week is Nurses Week. And do you know what I love most about Nurses Week? Reflecting on my nursing career and making a conscious effort to be better when...
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5 Ways Coffee Can Inspire a Cohesive Team

I’ve been drinking black coffee since I was 3 years old – it’s an Italian thing. I come from a long line of expert coffee drinkers and because I drink it black, I can tell good...
Bullying

How Performance Reviews Can Eliminate Workplace Bullying

Do performance reviews come to mind when you think about the workplace bullying epidemic we have in healthcare? Of course not, but they should! I’ve talked with thousands of nurse leaders over the years about...
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Create a Culture of Caring for Float Staff

A culture of caring is CRUCIAL in healthcare. Especially when it comes to caring for float staff. One of the worst experiences nurses have is when they THINK they are working on their home unit...
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10 Things Every Employee Should Know About Their Leaders

I recently wrote an article about the 10 things leaders needed to know about their employees. This article generated a lot of conversation on social media, which in my opinion, is because of the wide...
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