Nurse fatigue and burnout are huge problems. So many nurses start their careers with optimism, enthusiasm and an overwhelming feeling of joy but then get
Nurse fatigue is getting a lot of attention lately. Why? It’s because studies show that when nurses get burned out – individual nurses, the nursing
Nurse fatigue, compassion fatigue, burnout and disengagement are words that describe the same thing – the feeling of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual depletion.
While writing my book on nurse bullying, I spent a lot of time researching human behavior – in particular, why some people treat others horrifically.
Nurse bullying is alive and well in our current health care environment. But is it a new problem? “Nurses eating their young” has plagued our
Did you ever have a student say something disrespectful in class…or worse…use foul language? If so, how did you respond? Did you address it or
Nurse bullying is a problem. It’s destructive, pervasive and doesn’t belong in a profession dedicated to caring and compassion! But what does nurse bullying
Bullying, bullying, bullying. You can’t read an online newsletter, watch a television program or listen to the radio without hearing the word bullying. Even the
Cathy wasn’t just your average bully – Cathy was known as a Queen Bully (capital Q and B!). The student nurses were petrified if
Nurses know that it’s humanly impossible to care for patients in today’s complex world alone. Successful nurses have evolved beyond the days of, “my
Don’t move! As you’re reading this, pay attention to your posture. Where are your shoulders? Are they down and back or are they up by
At RTConnections, I help individuals and organizations create nurturing and supportive work environments. I do this through keynote presentations, seminars/workshops, and some consulting. I’m also
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