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A brand new role and job begins tomorrow. I have spent much of today simply enjoying the thought of the newness and mentally preparing myself for the challenge. It means new work, new relationships, new organizations, new barriers, new successes.... Read More
Now that I have had time to reflect on my previous work, it’s time to celebrate. Everything. The successes, the failures, the small things, the little things, the comedic, the frightening. You’ve come a loooong way, Baby! Celebrate what you’ve... Read More
A colleague recently reminded me to pause during this transition time. Take a breath. Remember the years of work, the projects I have touched, and the relationships I have grown. Sage advice, for sure. In all of my busyness trying... Read More
As I mentioned yesterday, I have worked hard to leave well, which has increased my stress and anxiety over the past few weeks. As I expressed my mental exhaustion to mentors, they all said the same thing: “There has to come... Read More
Friday is my last day in my current role. It feels rather strange. I have worked hard to leave my current job well. For me, that has meant fulfilling a rather lengthy notice, completing all previously agreed upon obligations, ensuring... Read More
Yes, we are all extremely busy. Yes, we’re all overloaded with information. Yes, we all get seven billion emails each day, but just because your email inbox is overwhelming doesn’t mean you have to delete all correspondence, declaring “email bankruptcy.”... Read More
The Article: Hill, K. (2011). Work satisfaction, intent to stay, desires of nurses, and financial knowledge among bedside and advanced practice nurses. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 41(5): 211-217. The Big Idea: Compared to the general population, nurses leave the... Read More
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
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
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