These Nurses Are Saints
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, March 25th, 2011This week I fulfilled a life goal. I inspired and honored the nurses and staff at St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Ever since I was a little girl and watched Danny Thomas on TV, I dreamed of visiting the hospital he began to help children, regardless of their ability to pay. I was in awe as [...]
Master Plan to End the Nursing Shortage
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, February 28th, 2011Washington state, like many others, is approaching its worst nursing shortage ever, in hospitals, medical office, long-term care facilities and schools.
Although some nurses are having trouble finding the jobs want, there are 2,300 registered nursing vacancies in Washington. As the economy improves, nurses who’ve delayed retirement will leave the workforce. Health care [...]
To Retain Nurses…Make ‘em Laugh!
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, October 22nd, 2010A simple, no-cost, effective retention tool is laughter! People love to come to work in a place that is joyful. Certainly there are many settings and situations in a nurse’s work assignments that are not happy. These must be respected and handled appropriately. Yet there are many times where a little mirth can ease the [...]
Recession Helps Nurse Retention
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP, March 7th, 2010Even in this recession” hospitals and healthcare professionals had reason to be optimistic. With the aging of the baby boomer population, it seemed that the market for healthcare would stay strong, and nurses would continue to have jobs.
In the past year, however, this certainty has grown a bit shaky. Hospitals are reporting a downturn in [...]
