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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...
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...
Nurse Jackie walking towards camera wearing scrubs and stethoscope with pills surrounding herNurses OnscreenLooking Back at “Nurse Jackie”A former nurse addict and current recovery coach takes a fresh look at the controversial 2009–2015 Showtime series...the second and third waves of America’s opioid crisis. Applauded for its raw illustration of the ugly truths of drug abuse and the power of addiction, “Nurse Jackie” was nominated...
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...
Men in NursingMen in Nursing 2021: Building the Super-NurseWhat superpowers should a nurse have?We asked our Men in Nursing participants: What extraordinary powers should a Super-Nurse have? Here are their answers. Alex Aguilar, RN, MSN, PHN, CEN, Adventist Health White Memorial Endless energy...

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Men in NursingMen In Nursing 2021: Staying StrongAnnual Special FeatureMen now make up about 12 percent of the U.S. nursing workforce, which needs skilled, committed nurses more than ever. As we approach the two-year mark of a public health...
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 even mention...
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 respect....
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...
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 nurses is to...