TONL Monthly

 

TONL's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is embodied in the organization's recent adoption of a DEI Policy Statement. This statement was produced by the TONL DEI Committee, chaired by Max Holder MSN, RN, CRNI, NE-BC, VA-BC, and is now featured on the TONL website. The full statement can be read below.

The COVID-19 pandemic occurred in the wake of established nursing shortages across the country. Maintaining adequate numbers of competent nurse leaders is essential in creating a safe environment for nurses to practice, generating quality care, and nurturing the professional development of nursing staff. Your contribution to this study will assist in establishing baseline levels of nurse leader burnout, and perceptions of self-care both pre and post pandemic. The research findings will support recommendations for wellness initiatives and resilience building. Please click the link below to fill out the survey and contribute to the study.

 

Nursinging In Practice
Though the field of nursing has moved past its history as a ‘feminized’ profession, what impact is this history still making today? According to NHS England, although men make up only 4% of the nursing workforce in general practice, they occupy 10% of nurse partner roles. What can we do to address this disparity in nursing leadership?

Emerging RN Leader
As younger nurses enter the workforce, communication for nurse leaders across generational groups is becoming more complex. In particular, the common vernacular utilized by Gen Z just hits different. Learning these bussin slang terms can help eliminate miscommunication and ensure you always appear to have understood the assignment.

Forbes
“As a physician, I would never make a final diagnosis on a patient without knowing their vital signs,” says author and Mayo Clinic emergency physician Dr. Richard Winters. According to Winters, the same principle applies to leadership. Effective leaders in the workplace closely assess employees in a similar way.

For the latest news from the Nurses on Boards Coalition, visit https://www.nursesonboardscoalition.org/news/.

Fierce Healthcare
Providers have been talking about tackling health equity gaps in healthcare for years, but new federal requirements mean 2023 is the year for taking action.

Minority Nurse
The VA knows that inclusion equals innovation. All Veterans are different, and health care is not one-size-fits-all. “To ensure a welcoming environment for Veterans, we must foster fair and inclusive VA workplaces where the experiences and perspectives of our diverse employees are valued,” says VA Secretary Denis McDonough. 

Daily Nurse
According to recent survey results from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA), an increase in workplace violence events, labor shortages, and other variables are all contributing to unmanageable levels of burnout. “We cannot ignore this or continue to operate like nothing is wrong,” says NCNA President Meka Douthit Ingram.