Nurse Entrepreneurs Gather in Florida!
I hope to see many of you at the National Nurses in Business Association annual conference in St. Pete, FL next month. I’m presenting a pre-conference
Harnessing the Power, the Passion, and the Pride of Nursing
I hope to see many of you at the National Nurses in Business Association annual conference in St. Pete, FL next month. I’m presenting a pre-conference
While recently speaking at a nursing conference, the speaker before me was trying to make the point that nurses don’t support each other. One more sweeping
While recently accompanying a man who had just been admitted to the hospital, the nurse looked at his wife and asked, “Are you his P-O-A?”
I recently spoke at a small local event. After everyone had left, I remained, gathering my materials. The lovely server who had taken care of
When I started my education business 22 years ago, I had a dream and vision – to launch a public seminar for nurses and take
Much is often made of the caring nature of nurses with frequent references to a kind word, a gentle touch, or a reassuring smile. And
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was anyone’s nursing career. Set specific goals for the coming year – things you’d like to achieve,
#11 Welcome new staff members. Whether it’s a new graduate or an experienced staffer, extend your hand to shake, introduce yourself, and offer to show them
#10 Take time to get to know your coworkers. Contrary to what you might have heard, familiarity breeds respect. Participate in social activities like after-work outings,
#9 Treat others as you wish to be treated. Be courteous to everyone whether or not they reciprocate. Offer sincere compliments, thank people for even the
#8 If you’re a manager or supervisor, implement and/or enforce a no-tolerance policy for abuse, nastiness, and harassment. Make it clear that abusive behavior will
#7 Stand up for yourself when attacked or treated unfairly. Learn to use assertive language and body posture. You don’t have to feel assertive to
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