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Burnout is a serious and ongoing issue in the nursing profession. Nurses at all levels, including nurse managers, face daily stressors and difficult situations that can lead to anxiety, depression, and even stress-related illnesses. Any or all of these things can cause career-ending discouragement. The generally accepted antidote to burnout is a quality called resilience.…

Senior leaders, including DNP-educated RNs, are responsible for developing a workplace culture that encourages and fosters trust and joy on the job, the white paper said. In their position, they must ensure physical and psychological safety and set the vision for the changes that need to occur. “Senior leaders are responsible for articulating the organization’s purpose, providing…

The IHI said sound leadership is essential to creating more workplace joy. The organization has developed four steps for leaders to follow to restore, foster and encourage joy: Step 1: Ask staff members, “What matters to you?” Instead of communicating information, leaders should commit to listening and learning from staff nurses to understand the following:…

Nationwide, the shortage of mental health providers has left many patients without much-needed care. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), more than 5,500 geographic areas, population groups and facilities (such as prisons and tribal clinics) have been designated mental health Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). As of June 2020, only…

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) work with individuals, families and communities to address mental health needs, including diagnosing patients and implementing plans of care. They focus on mental illness, substance abuse and mental health in vulnerable populations. PMHNPs are advanced practice nurses who assess, diagnose and treat mental health needs. Working as a Psychiatric-Mental Health…

In the past, nurse leaders were only expected to manage clinical problems and coordinate care with staff. Today, nurses who work as front-line managers are clinical care experts who also have the business savvy to direct a unit or department. Nurse managers are working harder than ever to deliver quality care to an increasing number…

Nursing can be a stressful profession even without a direct crisis. Several factors contribute to this environment. Long hours are a common source of stress, and it’s not uncommon for nursing professionals to work regular 12-hour shifts. The job itself can also be physically demanding, as routine activities caring for sick or injured patients can…

When a medical crisis strikes, nurses are on the front lines to keep patients healthy and safe. An all-hands-on-deck situation like a pandemic or natural disaster means staff nurses may need support to handle the accompanying turmoil. In a crisis, the emotional well-being of nurses and nurse leaders is paramount to patient safety. Maintaining this…

In a hospital setting, nurse leaders oversee patient care, ensure the delivery of quality improvements, and supervise nursing staff. Ultimately, nurse leaders cultivate synergy that brings healthcare teams together to solve problems and improves patient outcomes. High-performance leadership creates effective and productive nursing teams, but developing and cultivating teams is not easy. High-performing teams happen…

As leaders, nurse executives are paramount to successful mergers and acquisitions. The American Nurses Association (ANA) said nurse leaders could make improvements that impact patient care, foster a safe and healthy workplace, craft a vision for the future and drive quality improvements. The ANA suggested nine principles to improve the effectiveness as a leader, which can apply…