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"This idea of showing up without permission and doing the work comes back time and time again in the book. It is an essential part of the essence of nursing that is not taught in nursing schools ..." #Nurse Natalie Stake-Doucet reviews Sarah DiGregorio’s recent book, Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World, and discusses how nurses and their formalized leadership have not always been aligned, especially on issues of social justice. #nursing #nursingleadership https://lnkd.in/gtV8zzA6

Love the work #CSI at #AACN is doing to improve nursing, decrease turnovers, and create lasting changes. Check out the data and links below from my colleague, Sarah. CSI is changing the nursing landscape!!! #healthyworkenvironment #bethechange #clinicalsceneinvestigators #nursingeducation #nursingleadership #nursesonlinkedin #hospitaladministration #nurseleaders

This is not the nurses fault for “working too much.” This is a systemic problem where nurses are grossly overworked and underpaid. There needs to be transparency in recruitment and the public as to the task per hour breakdown of a floor nurse, critical care nurse, ER nurse etc and how staffing ratios impact that. Nursing should be considered as a career for only very athletic people who plan to move, work and think fast and be physically strong for a 12h duration 3-4 days/wk. Students are not often told the lengths they will have to go to finding equipment, fixing orders, troubleshooting logistics to get a single task done. Patients are not told that they will wait for needs based on acuity. If one patient takes a downturn the nurse can be occupied for the next 2h handling it then charting about it. There is always a need for more staffing, so nurses can catch their breath and be treated humanely. I’ve never met a lazy nurse, only an exhausted one. #nurseadvocacy #division1athletes need only apply.

In our new May issue, you'll find articles on nurses' sense of duty to care during the pandemic, violence against health care, cannabis nursing, nurse honor guards, and much more. Here's our recommended reading roundup: https://lnkd.in/g6rtWY3b #nursing

Dear Colleagues, Recognizing the intricate challenges we face, it’s essential we confront systemic issues rather than resorting to scapegoating nurses for overwork. This isn’t merely an easy excuse; it’s a failure to acknowledge the deeper structural inadequacies placing undue burdens on our nursing workforce. To my esteemed healthcare leaders, I empathize with the complexity of our task. Yet, it’s incumbent upon us to engage in sincere dialogue with our nursing colleagues and effect substantive change. The well-being of our nurses isn’t negotiable—it’s the bedrock of our healthcare system’s integrity. To my fellow nurses, I stand in solidarity. Your dedication is commendable, but your health and safety are paramount. Embrace self-care and advocate for the support you rightfully deserve. Together, let’s endeavor towards a healthcare landscape that cherishes and safeguards those who selflessly care for others. In unity, Dr. E #HealthcareHeroes #NurseAdvocacy #SafeStaffing #SelfCare #SupportNurses #DoBetter #BeBetter #SimplyE

"It is the nurse’s fault for overworking” is definitely the easiest excuse to yet again pin incidents to nurses instead of looking at what could have been done better to change a high-risk system that is clearly predisposing nurses to more risks for harm. To all my fellow nurses, especially those tirelessly serving on the front lines, your well-being is paramount. Prioritize self-care; your life is invaluable and irreplaceable. Though many of us consider nursing as a calling, it should never come at the expense of our health and life. Healthcare leaders, I urge you to engage in meaningful dialogue with your nursing staff and implement necessary, targeted changes. Your systems depend on the well-being of your nurses. If they are incapacitated due to neglect, the entire system falters. There is no single solution to the myriad challenges facing nursing today. However, we can—and must—strive to do better. Together, we can create safer and more supportive environments for our invaluable nursing professionals. vc: nurseloveofficial #SupportNurses #Nurses #SelfCare #NursesOnLinkedIn #SystemicChangeForNurses

This is an extreme example of burnout in the heatlhcare workers today. Dementia care and CNAs have similar problems and the turnover of CNAs is over 100% in the US.  One solution is the Transactional Dementia Intelligence (TDI) business model of dementia care that requires CNAs to work a 6-hour shift and get paid for 8. Both burnout and turnover are avoided by those facilities that are now adoption the TDI model (a truly system's approach in healthcare).

Want to see decreased #nurseturnover? Marian Altman, Jenny Nelson, BSN, RN CCRN-K, and their team lead the #ClinicalSceneInvestigator (CSI) Academy at AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses). Dr. Altman in her presentation today for the virtual Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) conference shared these two outcome statistics from a CSI project titled "Creating Resiliency and Improving Retention Among Nurses": 🤩 Decreased full-time #RN unit-specific turnover form 44.4% in 2018 to 17.5% in 2019 💰 This outcome and others from this project resulted in an estimated annual fiscal impact of $781,500 and a return on investment of 3,744% Those are numbers to talk about. 🔊 Do you want to create change on your #nursing unit? Learn more about the AACN CSI Academy here >> https://lnkd.in/g6hCkixD #nursesonlinkedin #innovation #healthcareonlinkedin #nursestaffing #staffing #workforcebuilding #nurse #nurses #criticalcare #progressivecare #emergencydepartment

This is a collective and team effort that healthcare is not only a provincial responsibility but also a Federal Governmemt’s responsibilty Chrystia Freeland Leigh Chapman Health Canada | Santé Canada to ensure to remain pro-active to address the crisis with the healthcare workforce. As we are reeling from the impact of climate change; nurses will always be in the frontline once again. We can not emphasize for all levers of government to be super pro-active to ensure the well-being of these nurses, both for current and retired nurses. It’s one thing to top-up monies, it’s another thing to seriously consider the transformational reform needed for the Canada Health Act. Trust us, we’ve seen the future! And climate change is the single most threat to the economic and national security of Canada and other developed economies. As a starter, the Manitoba Nurses Union can adopt the Nursing Retention Toolkit from the Federal Government’s initiative, as part of your “radical change” initiative. Dear almighty to Manitoba, if you don’t get it MNU. #healthcareexcellence #healthcareinnovation #healthyworkforce Healthcare Excellence Canada #MBH2024 Canadian Nurses Association Liberal Party of Canada • Parti Libéral du Canada New Democratic Party of Canada

From critical care to community health, nurses make an impact in countless ways. Let's spotlight the diverse specializations in nursing! Share your nursing role and why you love it. #NursesWeek #NursingCareers