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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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9 Strategies to Eradicate Bullying in Healthcare

With October being National Bullying Prevention Month now is the perfect time to tackle the widespread issue of bullying in healthcare. As healthcare professionals, we know that bullying and incivility thrive because they are often...
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Creating a Healthy Work Culture with Radical Candor

Creating a healthy work culture in healthcare is crucial, yet it can be challenging, especially when giving and receiving feedback. Radical Candor in leadership plays a vital role in addressing this challenge. How do we...
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How to Improve Nurse Well-Being and Retention

In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Deborah Zimmermann, a prominent nurse leader with extensive experience in healthcare leadership. Dr. Zimmermann is the CEO of the DAISY Foundation and...
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Fixing the Grad Nurse Turnover Problem by Equipping Your Preceptors

Equip your preceptors with the essential skills and knowledge needed to improve nurse turnover, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
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Celebrating Nurses Week by Building a Supportive Culture for All Nurses

As we approach Nurses Week, I find myself reflecting on my early days, particularly on the profound impact one nurse had on my career: Maryann. She wasn't just any nurse; she was the epitome of...
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Nurse Retention Strategies That Actually Work

Navigating the healthcare staffing landscape these days feels like solving a complex puzzle, especially with RN turnover grabbing the spotlight recently. This issue of nurse retention is more than just an operational headache; it hits...
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Lateral Agility: The Key to Breaking Silos in Healthcare

The longstanding issue of silos in healthcare has been a problem for decades. Physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other professionals operate within their own spaces, despite professing to be part of a unified team. The...
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Using love languages to build a culture of appreciation and recognition.

You may be familiar with Gary Chapman's book, "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People." Gary introduces the idea that individuals have distinct ways of expressing and receiving love,...
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