“Although these are less than ideal circumstances, we have all pulled together as a team. That extra bit of support and acknowledgement we get from leaders makes a difference. Simple things can go a...
Getting comfortable with discomfort
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 05, 2019
Our comfort zone is that space where our thoughts, behaviors and actions fit a secure pattern that makes us feel safe and keeps things minimally stressful.
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy with information hygiene
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
May 04, 2021
While the pandemic ripped its way across the world, another disease spread rampantly throughout our country: A virus of misinformation and disinformation — causing a widespread erosion of trust. We’re...
Lessons from my grandson
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jul 29, 2019
I recently made a 9-hour drive to visit my 7-year-old grandson, Jack. Living so far away, I don’t get to see him nearly as often as I’d like!
Diary of a new hire
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 18, 2020
While employee retention is always a top priority, operating in a pandemic intensifies the urgency to hire and maintain competent, committed staff. Since the first three months of employment are particularly...