Here is one chief nursing officer's take on the issues nurse leaders should focus on this year.
Monday, January 7, 2019

What's in store for 2019?

In recent years, things that were once standard seem to have become unpredictable. Still, that doesn't mean nurse leaders can just, to borrow a phrase from pop culture, "throw your hands in the air like you just don't care." They must still create visions and strategies and achieve specific goals for their nursing departments and for the profession at large.

Read on for insight on the issues nurse leaders should focus on for 2019, including:

  • Shared governance
  • Millennial nurses
  • Workplace violence
  • Staffing standards
 

Top 5 Nurse Leadership Issues for 2019
Here is one chief nursing officer's take on the issues nurse leaders should focus on this year. Read on to get her perspective on technology, employee engagement, and nurse self-care.
 
 
Case Study: The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Approach to Shared Governance
By actualizing true shared leadership, professionals from all settings and roles are empowered to participate actively in all levels of organizational decision-making groups at Cincinnati Children’s.
Dozens of Nurses and Staff Sickened by Mold in NYC Hospital
Mold found in Staten Island University Hospital North's maternity unit is being blamed for dozens of employees falling ill in recent months.
Nurses' Union Supports Legislation to Prevent Workplace Violence
A federal bill calls for creation of mandatory workplace violence prevention standards for healthcare employers. Find out what's included in the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act.
CMS Seeking Public Comment on Accrediting Organizations and Conflicts of Interest
CMS is seeking public comment on whether AOs should offer consulting services. Learn how you can share your opinion.
 
 

Must Reads

Nurse files class action against Legacy over breaks, overtime
The Lund Report
Philadelphia nurses rally for safe staffing standards
The Philadelphia Tribune
Poll: Nurses again outpace other professions for honesty, ethics
Gallup
Oklahoma needs more nurses and people to teach them, report says
NewsOK.com
Opinion: We must work to end workplace violence against nurses
The Courier-Journal
 

Thanks for reading the first nursing eNewsletter of 2019. I'd love to hear from readers this year. What do you think is in store for nursing? You can connect with me at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet @jen_nurseeditor. Happy 2019 to you!

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing