Association rolling dice with ‘new’ approach for nurses: earning certification at the show
Sep 01, 2011
The American Association for Long Term Care Nursing is testing a “new” approach at its annual conference next Thursday and Friday in Las Vegas. Nurses will be able to attend a traditional conference...
Obama budget would cut $316 billion over 10 years from Medicare
Feb 26, 2009
President Obama’s budget plan for fiscal year 2010, which he plans to release today, would trim $316 billion over 10 years from Medicare.
California healthcare union struggle continues, SEIU accused of using anti-union tactics
Jun 25, 2009
The battle appears to be raging on over representation of California’s healthcare workers. Recent reports indicate that as part of its strategy to win, the Service Employees International Union may...
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2008
I have been a director of nursing for a long time now and am feeling exhausted. What can I do to re-energize?
Modeling work/life balance
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 23, 2015
Working too long and too hard is a common occurrence, but it’s quite simply wrong. The number of hours you put in on the job does not measure your passion or commitment to your work.
At the end of the day
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 22, 2017
All anyone expects you to do is show up, be your best possible you, and come back tomorrow and do it all over again.
Sebelius named HHS secretary, faces swine flu challenge
Apr 29, 2009
The Senate late Tuesday confirmed Kathleen Sebelius as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The approval comes as the country grapples with a growing swine flu threat.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2007
I am having a hard time getting my licensed staff to be open to the idea of updating their skills. Any ideas?
Break point: Advantage to the one who listens
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 22, 2015
If there were a bucket full of all the leadership lessons in the world and you could pull out only one skill to master, it should be the ability to listen. I used to think early in my career the number...
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Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2008
Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?