Coworkers
How to be confident with doctors
“As a new graduate, one of my biggest challenges has been calling a physician on the phone. I often feel flustered and unsure of myself. Then they get frustrated. Can you help? Does this get easier with experience?” —Flustered on the Phone
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How do I deal with an unhelpful charge nurse?
Few things are more frustrating than working with someone who just doesn’t get it. But before you blow up, take a deep breath. Then ask yourself: What exactly is the problem?
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Difficult coworker meditation
Drink a few sips of cool water as you drink in composure. Invite deep, calming breaths to flow through your body. Then say this prayer.
Read More...Green Gifts for Your Team
This year, you may want to focus on gifts that are affordable and eco-friendly. There are lots of great options this holiday season for a thoughtful nurse like you!
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Love and Work – The Dish About Dating Coworkers
An “office romance” in nursing can present a serious set of challenges in an already challenging environment. Here are some tips should you decide to dive in.
Read More...Be Kind. Take Care Of Those Who Take Care Of You.
Success is not something you achieve without help. Attaining your goals requires help, and any and all levels. From the most minuscule act to the most needed assistance. No matter who you are, what you do, how you work, you can’t do it alone.
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What Does A Physician Want
From A Nurse?
Let me be clear. These days, simply doing your job is not enough. The patients are sicker. The illnesses are more complex…
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It seems to me sometimes that the more I have to do, the more I procrastinate. For example, currently, I have a paper to write, a presentation to put together, and a million emails to answer. That doesn’t even include the stuff I need to do for work! And because I have so much to do, I find myself currently watching the Bachelor: Jason and Molly Get Married.
More...Everything you see about nursing lately is how to get nurses into the jobs, especially the experienced nurses. Although that is an important aspect of staffing, I really think retention is just as, if not more important. But the million dollar question for a nurse manager is how to keep them once you have them.
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