Nurse Manager

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5 tricky hospital situations resolved

To succeed in the workplace, you need more than mad clinical skills. You need excellent interpersonal skills as well. What would you do if a colleague dissed you at work?

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5 nursing stereotypes debunked

Our society is FILLED with preconceived notions about nurses and nursing. Which of these outdated and inaccurate depictions is the silliest?

What are nurses thankful for?

What are nurses thankful for?

Tough times can bring us closer to the blessings in our lives. Here, 10 nurses and nurses-to-be say an online grace.

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What does your nurse manager expect from you?

As an ED nurse manager dealing with a diverse staff along with a large number of psych and intoxicated patients, I must let my expectations be known with them.

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Are you relying on your nurse team too much?

Passing pain pills, positioning patients, pulling foley catheters for another nurse…it’s all in a day’s work. But where do we draw the line?

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Opinion poll: Guess what readers think is the #1 trait of a good nurse?

We’ve collected comments from our devoted readers who have written in to share their stories and their opinions about the most important skills, not only to thrive in a nursing team, but also to provide top patient care.

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Take that! How I (kind of) defeated the nurse who is out to get me

There’s this clipboard nurse upstairs who has been trying to find ANY reason to “counsel” me.

How do I deal with nurse bullies?

How do I deal with nurse bullies?

Any nurse who has been rejected by a nurse clique or has been the victim of another nurse’s malicious gossip wonders, “Weren’t we all supposed to grow out of this?”

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Thank you for the memories

When the doctors can’t save the patient, the nurse’s job begins.

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How to deal with overbearing doctors

These 5 tips will help you cope with arrogant, uncooperative MDs.

How do you recognize excellence?

How do you recognize excellence?

When I was interviewed by my staff for my manager position, I was asked a great question…

How to deal with an unreasonable boss

How to deal with an unreasonable boss

You’ve hit a wall trying to deal with your manager. Here are three steps to get you through.

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What does a winning nursing job applicant look like?

Here are four steps to market yourself so that you can land that coveted nurse job.

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6 ways to maintain your sanity while looking for work

Looking for a new nursing job can be tedious, especially when it feels as if there’s no end in sight. Stay upbeat with these simple pick-me-ups.

What nurses should look for in a boss

What nurses should look for in a boss

Last week I sent an email to my boss explaining that I am interested in moving up the ladder. I received an email back that really just shot me down. I am seriously considering leaving because of the lack of support she’s given me.