Posts tagged with: management

Business Advice That’s Significant for Nursing, Too

Marcia Zidle, a business speaker and leadership coach, recently published an article in her Making Waves: Leadership at All Levels e-newsletter – “What They Didn’t Teach You in Harvard Business School.” It’s a great reminder for nurses, as well:  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here are... Read More

Collaborate Your Heart Out

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb I want to say nurses are great collaborators; in some instances we are. It’s no secret, though, we have a problem with... Read More

Exceptionally Different

Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd by Youngme Moon is a book about “succeeding in a world where conformity reigns but exceptions rule.” I must admit it was sometimes difficult to read. I prefer more conversational styles of writing; but the... Read More

The Business of Nursing

Make no mistake. Business in nursing is big time. It doesn’t matter the setting, either. Primary care, nursing education, hospice, ER – business. It’s a true dichotomy between selfishness and selflessness. Don’t get me wrong. Profits keep the doors open and... Read More