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Martha Lopez wearing a white coat is smiling while sitting with arms crossedMy SpecialtyAdult Inpatient Services, Martha Lopez, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterLeading and empowering nurses in a time of rapid changeMartha Lopez, RN, MSN, PHN, CNML Director of Adult Inpatient Service Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center Please describe the trajectory of your nursing career. My first job was in...
A nurse in a white coat sits across from a young woman, whose back is towards us. They are talking.FeatureCommunicating Under StressPracticing mindfulness activities helps you be more effective during difficult interactionsDo you sometimes lash out in anger at a patient or colleague, only to regret it later? Do you find yourself shutting down or tuning out in tense situations? Practicing effective...
Sandy Kesler-Newman wearing a white coat and mask stands in front of nursing staff.My SpecialtyPsychiatric Emergency Nursing, Sandy Kesler-Newman, Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterCaring for vulnerable behavioral health patientsSandy Kesler-Newman, RN, BSN, PHN Unit Manager, Psychiatric Emergency Department Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton Tell us about the trajectory of your life and career. I have...
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...

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A woman sits across a desk from another woman. She is smiling and wearing an orange shirt.FeatureTime for a Career Change?How to know when to stay in your current position, switch specialties or find a new jobFive years into my nursing career, I received a nerve-wracking professional ego boost: promotion to unit supervisor. My manager saw my leadership potential and convinced me to apply, despite...
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...
CNO Roundtable 2021Chief Nursing Officer Roundtable 2021Turning the corner on the pandemicAfter a year of tragedy and hard lessons, the arrival of three COVID-19 vaccines brought much-needed hope that the end of pandemic may be in sight. Hosting a CNO Roundtable is a tradition...
CNO Roundtable 2021Coping With StressWe asked our CNO panelists to share what they’ve done to manage the pressures of the past year. Here are their insights and strategies. Raye Burkhardt Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical...
CNO Roundtable 2021The Post-Pandemic WorldQ: What are you most excited about doing again, both personally and professionally, when this is all over?­Karen A. Grimley UCLA Health & UCLA School of Nursing I hope we continue to push for change. Trying to maintain the status quo is crippling — let’s challenge ourselves to make...