A Pioneering Spirit: Leaders as Framers in Turbulent Times
Will it always be like this? A critical care nurse leader was recently asked this question by one of her…
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At CHI, nurse board leadership is embedded in the culture
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a nonprofit, faith-based health system, has a longstanding commitment to nurse leadership in the boardroom. Based in Englewood, Colorado, CHI is one of…
Attention millennials: Advice for fast-tracking your leadership career
The retirement of the Baby Boomer generation is creating a leadership void and a huge opportunity for millennial healthcare professionals…
Building a legacy of leadership
HPNA is creating specialized resources to develop future leaders. This content is for Digital Access and Print Plus subscribers only.…
Building trust in your leadership
Steve recently accepted an emergency department (ED) director position in a busy safety-net hospital. He knew the role would be challenging; the…
Creating the future through bold decision-making
ONS leaders employ an innovative approach to strategic planning. (more…)
Developing a leadership legacy
Leadership means different things to different people. For example, it might be a position of authority or perceived power. It might be a role…
Developing leaders: A shared responsibility
Take on challenges, seek support. (more…)
Establishing norms of respect—Strategies for nurses and managers
Take an evidence-based approach to creating a culture of civility. Takeaways: Workplace incivility can interfere with the development of nurses…
Expanding decision-making options
Guide new graduates to broaden their career choices. Takeaways: Many new nurses make career decisions based on what their peers…
Face your fears and forge ahead
Cathleen Wheatley steps up to a challenge. Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, is president of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center…
Healthy conflict management starts at the top
Nurse leaders must model standards of behavior. (more…)
Look inward and lead
At first, Faith’s excited to be selected as director of critical care, but after spending time with her fellow directors…
Move up to the role of nurse manager
NURSE MANAGERS at all levels work together to address emerging trends, adopt innovative ideas, and work toward the shared goals…
Nurse leader’s role in supporting frontline clinical nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
I am a nurse leader and manage acute care hospital units. The 103 staff members who directly report to me…
Nurse leaders in demand
Now more than ever, leadership is critical for the nursing community. Listen to Jeff Doucette, SVP & CNO of Thomas…
Political advocacy: A passion for shaping health care and our practice
We are engaged in a high-stakes profession—serving on the frontlines as essential players throughout our patients’ healthcare journeys, and invariably the first and last…
Principled leadership and the imperative for workplace civility
Civility is not situational. What a leader must manifest all day, every day, is civility, because civility is—or at least…
Problem of psychiatric patient ED boarding
Leaders can advocate for changes to reduce ED boarding and crowding. IN SEPTEMBER 2012, in Update 2 to the Comprehensive Accreditation…
Promoting professionalism by sharing a cup of coffee
This is the second in a series of articles on promoting professionalism. You can read the first article Nurses’ essential…
Promoting professionalism through authority guided intervention
Consider this scenario: Over the past 12 months, Pat, an RN, has participated in two Awareness conversations with a peer…
Promoting staff engagement
Jaime is a nurse manager in a busy emergency department. He’s been in the role for 1 year and was beginning…
Retaining nurse managers
The nurse manager role is pivotal in staff nurse satisfaction and retention, quality of patient care, and achieving organizational goals,…
Sparking change in nursing
Successful change requires new skills and levels of understanding. I recently spent an invigorating day with several nurses and clinical…
Succeeding in complicated times
Leadership success requires understanding that healthcare organizations are a world of connections. I WAS SITTING in my easy chair watching Monday…
The power of perspective
Christine Pacini wants nurses’ expertise to drive change. Takeaways: When frontline nurses feel empowered to lead, patient outcomes improve, work…
Transcending your comfort zone
Embrace the challenge of leaving your comfort zone and reap the rewards. By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN…
