by Elizabeth | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Leadership, Nursing career |
Nurse leaders are often challenged with retaining quality nursing staff. In fact, national turnover rates are on the rise. In 2015 the bedside RN turnover rate increased to, 16.4%, up from 11.2% in 2011 (2015 National Healthcare Retention & RN Staffing Report)....
by Elizabeth | Apr 1, 2016 | Art of Nursing, Blog, Resilience |
In healthcare we often operate within certain structures. For example, we are employed overall by an organization. Within that institution, we may find ourselves working in a department of nursing. Each department often houses many nursing units. And then nursing...
by Elizabeth | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog, Nursing career, Resilience |
Last month I engaged in two experiences that dealt with this notion of letting go. First, I spoke at the Wyoming Nurse’s Association Annual Convention. Part of my talk involved introducing these nurses to the Nursing from Within process. As I found myself in the...
by Elizabeth | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Nursing career |
Guest Post by Martie Moore, CNO, Medline The secret to dressing for success is more about how confident you feel in your must-have clothing items. Have you ever put on an outfit for a big event, meeting or presentation that didn’t fit you just right and found yourself...
by Elizabeth | Sep 23, 2014 | Blog, Nursing career |
Avoid career burn-out and stress-induced health disorders by striking a work-life balance and taking care of yourself, both on- and off-shift. Stress is inevitable, particularly for nurses and what remains in your control is how you react to and manage it. I’m...