Free IOM Reports For Everyone!
Strange but true: I do love a new IOM (Institute of Medicine) report. Now you can get all IOM report PDF books for free. Rejoice, Public Health Nerds! There are IOM reports on just about everything, and some of my... Read More
‘Star Wars’ Flavor to Dr. Patricia Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’
It is likely the first nursing theory learned in nursing school – Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN’s, Novice to Expert. I have used it in more papers and professional experiences than I can count, and there are articles upon articles... Read More
Bully, Be-Gone
A few weeks ago I asked others if they knew how to stop a healthcare professional bully. Most people stated they weren’t sure, and honestly I was right alongside them. I think I know what to do in a bullying... Read More
When the Interviewer is Ill-Prepared for the Interview
Yes, the interview candidate must be prepared for the interview but so should the interviewer. I had two interviews that were painful – mainly because one or more of the interviewers were not prepared. When that happens, it sounds like... Read More
Clip Art Commentary
Confession: Clip art drives me nuts. I suppose it has its purpose…although I cannot think of what it is at the moment. I blame my clip art aversion on one-too-many PowerPoint presentations and presenters who thought including canned clip art... Read More
[Poll] At How Many Healthcare Organizations Have You Worked?
With my own personal job transition currently, it made me curious…... Read More
Professional Coaching as an Effective Strategy to Retaining Frontline Managers
The Article: Karsten, M., Baggot, D., Brown, A., & Cahill, M. (2010). Professional coaching as an effective strategy to retaining frontline managers. Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(1): 140-144. Big Idea: When a large teaching hospital in Denver went through large-scale... Read More
Prepping for a Job Interview (Part 4): The Closing Question You Need to Ask
If you still want the job at the end of the interview (because there may be instances where you realize you are definitely not the right person for the job, culture, etc.), end with one final question. It’s simple and... Read More
Prepping for a Job Interview (Part 3): The One Question I Didn’t Anticipate
With all of my interview preparation, I anticipated many questions. Except one: Tell me about a political situation within your current role you successfully navigated. It is a great question that reveals a lot considering politics are everywhere (yes, even... Read More
Prepping for a Job Interview (Part 2): The Big List of Questions
Hopefully, once you’ve submitted your resume, you’ll get an interview. Or two. Or three. Or…yes, the process can be long and arduous depending on the organization and the type of position. You might have a telephone interview, an interview with... Read More