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President's Message
Joyce

It’s Almost Summer!

A dash of spring flowers, a cup of summer breezes, the smell of late evening showers, all add up to a recipe for lots of smiles and happy thoughts. As we turn our thoughts to a little “me time,” let’s contemplate on the finer values in our lives. Make time “to be” with your family, take overdue naps and late evening walks. RESURRECT your “free spirit.” As we look forward to summer and then fall, recall how each new season refreshes, uplifts and motivates us to yet again be the BEST that WE CAN BE! Nursing is our profession! It’s a part of us that is always there to fill our days with the ability to provide a need that only a true professional can give. So, as you look forward to great summer days and some “me time,” take time to CONTEMPLATE on the PASSION that first bought YOU to NURSING. Relive the JOY, the PRIDE, the EAGERNESS you felt when you received your nursing pen, 1st “professional” stethoscope or 1st paying RN job! Refresh yourself this summer and “Raise the Bar!” Take pride,! Have joy! Regain your eagerness for Patient Care!

Joyce

Stages of Management

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Stage 3: Maturity and leadership

A mature (meaning experienced tempered with reason) manager might say, "I'm getting clear about where I want us to be in the next 3 to 5 years. Members of my team are emerging as strong contributors to the achievement of our vision. I need to work on my personal development and continue to build relationships."

Things to watch for:

Losing touch with day-to-day staff functions

Focusing on the big picture to such an extent that you neglect daily functions; not developing and implementing effective systems of monitoring; setting benchmarks, baselines, and limits; establishing quality reporting procedures; and monitoring results as early indicators of deviations from the plans.

Poor attention to detail--letting routine matters get out of hand

An "edifice complex"

becoming so obsessed with the need to build something, reorganize, or add a new piece of equipment that you move everything else to a lower priority

Reliance on the hierarchy

using the "class distinction" between staff and managers to keep you from having open communication
not getting the information you need to identify potential high performers

Things to do:

Look for ways to extend your influence. Where can you become more visible within the organization?
Work on improving your ability to listen. Revitalize your nursing communication skills and apply them to your managerial duties.
Learn more about the way your organization works. Talk with people who've had successful projects, participate in team projects, attend meetings that include large cross sections, and hold conversations with the sages.
Think politically. Politics becomes more important as you move up in the organization. Learn to apply your political skills in dealings with the rest of the organization.
Remember what led to your success. Tap into elements from your nursing background that are highly valuable and applicable to your managerial success.

Key to career growth:

Excite staff members about your vision, and coach and empower them to get the work done.

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