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Nurse Keith Carlson stands at a podium in front of the Supreme CourtFeatureAt the PodiumHow I learned to calm the butterflies and deliver an engaging speech...co-host, and then spotted Renee Thompson, RN, DNP, DMSRN, CSP, one of the most accomplished nurse speakers in the country as well as my very dear friend. Kevin and I...
An illustration of one male nurse in scrubs is whispering to a female nurse and she is laughingHealthy WorkforceThe Case of the Shameless GossipMalicious talk undermines relationships and trust. As nurses, we can do better!...each other can’t provide the best care for their patients. As nurses, we can and should do better! RENEE THOMPSON, RN, DNP, CMSRN, is the CEO and founder of the...
Illustration of a nurse in scrubs sitting on a swivel chair while another nurse stands looking at her with arms on her hipsHealthy WorkforceThe Case of the Territorial TyrantWhen a nurse lays claim to a particular chair or piece of equipment...sit in Gretchen’s chair!” RENEE THOMPSON, RN, DNP, CMSRN, is the CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute. As a speaker, author and consultant, her goal is to eradicate...
Illustration of a nurse being grabbed by the wrist by another nurse, and throwing her clipboard in the airHealthy WorkforceThe Case of the Bad Day BullyAn isolated harsh incident should be judged in context...to be very clear about defining what bullying is so we can do our part to stop it. RENEE THOMPSON, RN, DNP, CMSRN, is the CEO and founder of the...
Nurse Keith Carlson sits next to his recording equipment with a sign for "The Nurse Keith Show" in the backgroundFeatureThe Allure of the AirwavesThe joys and pitfalls of a podcasting pioneer...of a handful of groundbreaking nursing podcasts. Over the next few years, the audio world was our oyster. We interviewed nurse superstars like Donna Cardillo, RN, M.A.; Michelle Podlesni, RN;...

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Illustration of two nurses, one in the foreground wearing scrubs and a stethoscope, while the other is on the computer in the backgroundHealthy WorkforceThe Case of the Negative NewbiePositive, constructive feedback is necessary to improve behavior...story of how Gretchen called her out on her behavior and what a gift that intervention turned out to be. RENEE THOMPSON, RN, DNP, CMSRN, is the CEO and founder...
Two nurses in scrubs standing in front of brain X-rays. One nurse is on her phone while the other is trying to talk to her.FeatureBattling Bullies: How to Take on Nursing Cliques and Gangs (and Win)How to survive and fix a toxic workplace...responsibility for our patients and their families. The only way we can fulfill that responsibility is by caring for each other rather than tearing each other down. RENEE THOMPSON, RN,...
A nurse is smiling across a table that has a tablet laying on itFeatureSeven Habits of Highly Effective NursesTake time to reflect on your career and be influenced and inspired by others...DONNA CARDILLO, RN, M.A., CSP, is The Inspiration Nurse (www.donnacardillo.com). She is the author of Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to...
A man with a badge around his neck is holding a cup of coffee and closing his eyes while he sits on a chairFeatureFive Things Employers DON’T Want in a NurseQuick reminders for both new grads and seasoned staff...your commitment to your patients makes this difficult, but it’s important to your survival. Ask a teammate to back you up while you take a break and then return the...