Dr Karen Wade

11/01/2024

Are you uncertain whether to stay in your current job or move on? "Career Clarity for Nurses" is here to help you make that decision with confidence and clarity.

Written by Dr. Karen Wade, this book is packed with tools to help you transform stress into calm, cultivate supportive work relationships, and discover what truly makes you happy in your career.

Empower yourself:


https://drkarenwade.com/books/

10/30/2024

Are you ready for the future of nursing?

A new report reveals a shifting landscape for nurses by 2028, with an expected surplus of nearly 30,000 registered nurses but critical shortages of nurse practitioners and assistants.

These imbalances could disrupt healthcare services nationwide. Healthcare leaders must prioritize recruitment, retention, and innovative workplace strategies.


https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cno/will-there-be-surplus-nurses-2028-it-depends

A new report predicts a surplus of some nurses, but a shortage of others.

10/28/2024

A recent study reveals the positive effects of therapy dogs on the mental health of healthcare professionals.

At the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Buckeye Paws program has shown that interaction with therapy dogs significantly reduces stress and emotional exhaustion among staff in surgical and intensive care.

Read more:


https://www.thecheyennepost.com/lifestyles/health/therapy-dogs-can-ease-nurses-doctors-stress-too/article_c99eeb18-7e3a-51e9-a504-9e3bb21331d2.html

Key Takeaways

10/25/2024

Thriving in the demanding field of nursing requires resilience and innovation.

As healthcare evolves, so must our approach to supporting our nurses. From utilizing cutting-edge technologies like virtual patient care to fostering open dialogue and implementing wellness initiatives, commit to enhancing work environments and prioritizing mental and physical well-being.

Let's empower our nursing workforce.


https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cno/nursing-needs-reality-check-changing-expectations

Nursing and the expectations of the job have changed drastically in recent years, and CNOs need to understand why to pivot their strategies.

10/23/2024

Do you want to enhance your leadership skills and build a positive work culture? Dive into the world of Radical Candora leadership approach that combines caring personally with challenging directly.

Whether you struggle with giving or receiving feedback, Radical Candor offers the tools to do so effectively and kindly.

Are you ready to lead with intention, specificity, and openness?


https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/creating-a-healthy-work-culture-with-radical-candor/

Discover how Radical Candor in healthcare leadership can help create a healthy and respectful work culture by promoting clear and honest feedback.

10/21/2024

Struggling with employee retention in healthcare?

Effective leadership communication can make a huge difference. Many healthcare workers have made significant sacrifices, and improving how leaders communicate can help reduce turnover and burnout. While it's challenging to tackle industry-wide issues, enhancing team interactions and expressing genuine appreciation can foster a healthier work environment.

Check out the link below and think about what you can do to make a difference:

https://www.renalandurologynews.com/features/how-to-retain-employees-in-healthcare/

Positive leadership communication can be an effective tool to reduce turnover and burnout among employees in the healthcare industry.

10/18/2024

Teaching hospitals are struggling to fill thousands of nursing vacancies due to a shortage of nurses and other health care professionals.

In response, these hospitals have implemented creative strategies such as offering financial incentives, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling to attract more candidates and help fill critical roles.

https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/teaching-hospitals-are-facing-thousands-nursing-vacancies-heres-how-theyre-getting-creative-fill

From virtual ICUs and paid education to pipeline programs, academic medical centers are stepping up to fill the need for more trained nurses.

10/16/2024

Nurse burnout is a serious problem in healthcare, and it is an even bigger concern for younger nurses who are just beginning their careers. Studies show that nurses in the early stages of their careers are particularly vulnerable to burnout due to the high demands of the profession, as well as a lack of resources and support from their employers. In order to combat this issue, healthcare systems need to invest more into programs that provide better access to mental health services, job training, and professional development opportunities for young nurses.

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Nurse burnout has been on the radar of healthcare leaders for several years now, and there’s no doubt the Covid pandemic has turned a problem into a crisis. One aspect of nurse burnout that has come to the forefront is how it’s affecting younger nurses.

10/14/2024

Healthcare firms are facing a perfect storm when it comes to nursing staff.
After the pandemic, baby boomer nurses expedited their retirement plans. The supply of new nurses is also constrained due to a lack of nursing school teachers. All age groups of nurses are looking for greater flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance.
Three healthcare professionals addressed how hospitals and health systems might use technology to develop a neighborhood per diem nurse pool and lessen employee burnout at a December Becker's Hospital Review webinar sponsored by CareRev.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/ways-to-reduce-turnover-among-overburdened-front-line-nurses-staffing-technology-and-local-per-diem-pools.html

When it comes to nursing staff, healthcare organizations are experiencing a perfect storm.

10/11/2024

Working in the healthcare industry can be rewarding, but it can also cause moral injury, which is not often discussed or understood. Moral injury is the feeling that one has done something wrong or violated a personal code of ethics; for healthcare workers, it may arise from situations in which they are unable to provide adequate care due to resource issues or other challenges. Healthcare workers should be aware of this problem and look for ways to mitigate it by seeking out mental health resources and engaging in self-care activities such as talking with supportive colleagues or taking regular breaks.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/viewpoint-healthcare-workers-face-moral-injury-not-just-burnout.html

The term

10/04/2024

The healthcare industry is expected to experience an increased demand for labor in the coming years, with the number of jobs expected to grow by significantly this year alone. Nurses and other healthcare professionals may be dealing with burnout as time goes on.

https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/healthcare-labor-trends-2023/641352/

A rise in union activity could also persist as the sector continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.