Why It’s Important for Nurse Leaders to Practice Vulnerable Leadership

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, vulnerability is an adjective that describes someone or something open to attack or harm- capable of being “wounded.” Nurse leaders are tasked with the job of caring for these vulnerable populations. In healthcare, we’re no strangers to the word “vulnerability.” Frontline workers advocate and care for vulnerable patients. But, more …

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Staff Recognition: Cultivating a Healthy Work Environment in Nursing

Staff recognition in healthcare has increased employee satisfaction, engagement, retention, and patient satisfaction/outcomes. At both an individual and organizational level, the impact of staff recognition is profound. It increases employee retention rates, fewer absenteeism rates, employee satisfaction, engagement, and better patient outcomes/experience. Nursing is known to be one of the most rewarding professions, but equally …

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The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Nurse Leadership

Don’t just sit there! Nonverbal Communication as a Form of Speech Body language is one of the most important telltales of expression. We sit, stand, stare, and gesture based on what we are feeling and trying to relay to others. Oftentimes this says more than words ever could. Some studies show that only 20-30% of …

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How Transformational Leadership in Nursing is Changing Healthcare

Transformational leadership in nursing is changing healthcare in a variety of different ways. These management tactics are leading to improved employee performance and increased patient satisfaction. Reduced costs associated with medical errors, outdated strategies, and employee turnover lead to community-wide change. Table of Contents What is Transformational Leadership? 13 Characteristics of Transformative Leaders 5 Management …

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Utilize Reflective Listening to Improve Patient Satisfaction

Although listening may be an activity we all do passively, reflective listening is a learned skill that greatly improves the quality of care. Improve patient satisfaction and meaningful relationships by lending an empathic ear. We’ve all been in situations where someone speaks to us, and we seem to look right through them. We might conclude …

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10 Ways To Improve Employee Morale in Nursing

Even a great, well-operating team can deal with hiccups in communication, experience burnout, and become plagued with low morale. With healthcare demands growing and staff shortages causing extensive overtime, it’s more important than ever to show your nurses that their leaders and organization care. Luckily, you can take steps as a nurse leader, supervisor, or …

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The Dynamic Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction & Patient Experience

Fred Lee, author, healthcare leader, public speaker, and former Disney senior-level hospital executive, posed a very important question regarding the dynamic between patient satisfaction and patient experience. What do Disney and a hospital have in common? At first, Disney may seem like the odd one out. What does a theme park have to do with …

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3 Ways to Avoid Hospital Readmissions & Create a Safer Environment

Each year, hospital readmissions cost healthcare systems billions of dollars. While not all of these outcomes can be avoided, it’s estimated that nearly 25% of all hospital readmissions are preventable. In this article, you’ll read about causes, statistics, how readmissions affect healthcare, and three actionable tips to help prevent them. Table of Contents What Qualifies …

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Overview of Medical Errors in Healthcare: 9 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors in Nursing

Out of the 80% of adults who receive some sort of medical care per year, 40% (or 2 in every 5 patients) have experienced some sort of medical error. These patients who have experienced such medical errors often have negative views surrounding healthcare and are less likely to recommend the healthcare facility to a family …

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