article thumbnail

Teaching Team Backup

Emerging RN Leader

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse leader recently talked with me about comments several patients had made to her while she was leader rounding. They said they observed a lack of teamwork among the staff.

article thumbnail

Is It Time to Quit Your Nursing Job? 

Minority Nurse

Is there positive collaboration and teamwork? Are there grand rounds and other ways to learn? Is there bullying, teasing, intimidation, harassment, or other aberrant behaviors? Is leadership strong, solid, healthy, and effective? If your work has interdisciplinary aspects, how is that working out? Are those relationships satisfying?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Suzette Porter

Minority Nurse

Through Porter’s leadership as a nurse manager, her unit was awarded the Team Daisy Award in 2021 for teamwork. Porter is genuinely beloved by her colleagues and patients and is a proven leader who knows the importance of teamwork. So what I do with my team is I huddle with them. Remind them of the important things.

article thumbnail

What Exactly is Workplace Culture Anyway? 

Minority Nurse

Do the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and other leadership team members regularly participate in rounds, meet with staff to understand what is and isn’t working, and take proactive steps to address problem areas? Therefore, culture and conduct are more important than anything, especially now.”

article thumbnail

Strategies for Running a Thriving Podiatry Practice

Top Practices

To achieve this, it is crucial that your office team is always on the same page and that they realize that they are “professionals” Effective communication and teamwork make a significant difference in patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of your practice.

article thumbnail

Have a Passion for Patient Care? Northwest Suburban College Medical Assistant program is for you!

Northwest Suburban College

This well-rounded training program makes sure you’re prepared for the diverse responsibilities of a medical assistant. Another key aspect is teamwork. Situated in Rolling Meadows, IL, our program aims to make you a well-rounded medical professional who can excel in various healthcare environments with superb patient care skills.

article thumbnail

Celebrating National Doctor's Day 2024: Journeys Through Medicine

Doximity

Karin Molander, MD, FACEP , Mills Peninsula Medical Center On Mother's Day 1978, my sisters and I sat huddled in the small 8-foot by 10-foot waiting room of Rush Presbyterian Hospital, longing for a glimpse of our mother who had been rushed there weeks before in need of emergent surgery.