New Nurse Leaders
Advice and insights for a new nurse leader to build trust early, gain confidence, and successfully navigate the transition from nurse to leader.
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Running Your First Staff Meeting – Principles For Success
Your first staff meeting as a new leader can feel like a test you didn’t study for. The stakes feel high, you’re still unsure of yourself, and there’s pressure to perform. As a staff nurse, you may never have had to run a meeting, so it’s natural to feel some trepidation in this new territory
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Your First 90 Days as a Nurse Manager: Three Principles that Matter
I wasn’t promoted to management because I was a good leader. In fact, I had never led anything substantial. I was promoted because I was strong clinically, I got along with people, and I volunteered for the work others avoided. My story isn’t unique. Nurses are often selected for leadership roles because of factors that
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Why managing mundane tasks is a strategic skill
It’s Monday morning, no call-outs today so you’re hoping that’s a good sign. 7:53, you arrive at your office, set down your bag, and log in. 77 unread emails, ugh. You check your calendar and notice a meeting at 8:30 titled “quick chat”, and you’re not sure what it’s about. Your phone buzzes: a text
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Why I started Nurse Leader Cafe
The Internet is an amazing technology. You can find information about nearly anything in a fraction of a second. Especially in recent years, it’s become extremely easy to find instruction and advice on just about anything that you’d like to learn. You want to learn how to make sourdough bread on your own? You’ll definitely
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Should I apply for a nursing leadership role?
Are you thinking about moving into a leadership position, but not sure if you should take the leap? If you clicked on this article, you probably have a position in mind. Maybe you’ve already updated your resume, reviewed interview questions. Perhaps you even filled out the application, but haven’t clicked “submit” yet. Something’s holding you
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5 Lessons to Succeed as a New Nurse Leader
Transitioning into a leadership role is difficult. If, like many nurses, you were promoted into a leadership role because you stood out as an excellent caregiver, you’ve likely found that leadership requires a different set of skills than the ones that made you effective at the frontline. You’re now the point person for solving virtually