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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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Is High Stress to Blame for Nurse Bullying Behavior?

Have you ever worked with a coworker who is super nice and easy to work with as long as everything is quiet but immediately turns into Mr. Hyde when things get hectic? Shanice is typically...
Professional Development

4 Truths About Nurse Heroes

When the public refers to nurses as heroes, many of us don’t believe them. Heroes, after all, are those who are saving lives, who are running INTO a burning building while other people are running...
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Want To Prevent A Bullying Culture? Connect First, Then Lead

I’m considered a healthcare workplace-bullying expert and over the years, I’ve learned an important aspect of bullying. If an organization has a bullying problem – they have a leadership problem. Sounds harsh, but it’s the...
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Start A Kindness Revolution

The week of Valentine’s Day can be more than writing love notes to your significant other, going on a special date, or baking heart-shaped cookies for your child’s classroom. It’s a perfect reminder to add...
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Stop Workplace Bullying: Make Policy Your Friend

I wake up every morning and typically find at least one message about workplace bullying in my email, Facebook messenger, or website contact form that is very similar to this one (note: some details were...
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WHY THIS MOM LOVES AND ADVOCATES FOR NURSES

I met Darling at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (NCH) where she (Northwestern Mutual) sponsored an event for nurses, which enabled them to bring me in to speak. Darling is NOT a nurse but is one of...
Professional Development

6 Things Savvy Nurse Leaders Do Differently

Becoming an effective leader is a goal that many people strive for. An effective leader helps their organization become more successful because of their effective leadership skills. Take a look at some of the most...
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Coffee & Conversations About Nurse Bullying

Nurse-to-nurse bullying is a huge problem. Almost every day of my life a nurse reaches out to me asking for help. I receive messages on Facebook, via LinkedIn, through email, text, and phone messages. These nurses...
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