How should I handle a young, salary-obsessed nurse?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2012
Start by reviewing her resume, if you haven’t already, to get a better idea of her career background. This will probably take more than one discussion.
Ask the Nursing Expert: How can we integrate hospice services into our plan of care?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 06, 2012
Hospice services can be a wonderful addition to the care we are providing. Their pain management skills are incredible
Ask the nursing expert: How can I learn to write a Plan of Correction?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 05, 2012
I learned how to write the Plan of Correction from a more seasoned director of nursing colleague of mine. Odds are there is somebody you know or look up to in the profession who might be able to give you...
Can you suggest some stress management tips?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2012
Help defining stress, emotional and physical; clarify some of the myths related to stress; review some of the signs and symptoms, again, emotionally and physically.
Ask the nursing expert: How can I keep key nursing staff in the face of cutbacks?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 02, 2012
In this era of ever-increasing clinical needs and critical thinking with our medically complex patients, continuing education is desperately needed.
Ask the nursing expert: Are audit tools useful for organization purposes?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2012
Yes, I sure do! Meet with your leadership team to decide which areas you feel that you need to routinely track. Develop your audit tools based on regulation guidelines and have them updated on a monthly...
Ask the nursing expert: What can I do to support professional growth?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Feb 01, 2012
Focus on commitment and ensuring a culture of support. I find that sharing your commitment to providing the best care in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement and ongoing demonstration of your...
Ask the nursing expert: Is goal-setting realistic for nursing departments?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 03, 2012
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How do I establish short- and long-term goals with my unit managers?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How can DONs do it all?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC