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Nurse realizing that they have been a bully on some occasions, and owning up to their wrongdoingHealthy WorkforceWhat If the Bully Is You?Looking in the mirror and taking responsibilityA few years ago, I did a workshop for nurse leaders on the topic of bullying and incivility. About halfway through, a woman in the back of the room — let’s call her Martha — stood up...
Nurse is getting scolded at by doctor about medical imaging, while another nurse smiles maliciously in the backgroundHealthy WorkforceDealing with a Treacherous CoworkerWhen a bully is a “snake in the grass”Katie, an experienced nurse new to the department, works with Doris, a unit veteran. While giving report at shift change, Doris tells Katie that it’s the day shift’s responsibility to...
Illustration of someone typing on a computer that has Facebook on it with a giant like buttonHealthy WorkforceThe Social Media TrapDon’t let the temptation of likes and clicks sink your careerYou’re the manager on a 22-bed urology unit. As soon as you arrive, one of your employees rushes into your office and exclaims, “Did you see what Pam posted on Facebook?” With a sinking...
Illustration of a nurse yelling at another nurse that has her hand covering her faceHealthy WorkforceBullying and RetaliationTaking action when you’re scared to speak upNo matter how hard she tries, new nurse Tameka can’t do anything right for Becky, one of the older, more experienced nurses. Becky constantly picks on Tameka during report and always gives...
A Nurse in scrubs yelling with a finger pointedHealthy WorkforceThe Profanity ProblemWhen your seasoned nurses' language is a little too saltyYou’re the charge nurse on a busy labor & delivery unit. Although you like your role, you cringe any time Sandra is working. Sandra is quick to anger if she doesn’t like her...

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A nurse in scrubs smiling while holding out a coffee with a bow on itHealthy Workforce10 Tips for a Brighter Holiday SeasonSimple ways to keep the festive spirit vibrant in your workplace this yearThe holidays aren’t always such a joyous season for nurses. Health emergencies don’t take time off for holidays, critically ill patients still need round-the-clock care, and let’s not...
Two nurses hugging in scrubs, with a "Welcome" sign and balloons in the backgroundHealthy WorkforceSmoothing the Way for New HiresHow to get them off to a great startHere’s the fourth in our series of culture of caring initiatives that can help transform your workplace culture from one of unkindness to one of compassion, professionalism and mutual...
Two nurses obviously upset, standing next to each other in scrubsHealthy WorkforceEnding the Conflict Between the Day and Night ShiftsSet them up for successBad Behavior: Sabotaging the Incoming Shift Culture of Caring Solution: Smoothing the Way Each shift seems to believe that they do more and work harder than the other, and that the opposite...
Nurse in green scrubs standing on red carpet waving to the viewer while holding a clipboardHealthy WorkforceWelcoming Floaters, Travelers and Registry NursesRoll out the red carpetBad Behavior: Unkind and unsupportive treatment of outside nurses Culture of Caring Solution: Be welcoming and grateful for their help One of the most anxiety-provoking situations for...
A nurse belittling another nurse while other nurses watchHealthy WorkforceCreating Thoughtful ZonesKeeping conflicts away from patient care areasIf you’ve been a nurse for awhile, you are familiar with the ways some of us mistreat each other. The old eat their young; nurses get thrown under the bus in front of others; the day shift...