by Dan Tipton | Aug 5, 2020 | COVID-19, Nursing Excellence
Now more than ever, the ways that nurses attend to the circle of life and death are crucial. Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL–AAN, the founder of the Watson Caring Science Institute and developer of the “Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring” or “Caring...
by Dan Tipton | Jul 29, 2020 | Healthcare Consulting, Insight & Resources, Nursing Excellence
How do you battle systemic racism in nursing; what should a nurse do when faced with racism at work; and what can nonminority nurses do to support their minority peers? These were just a few of the questions facing the national nursing leaders who served as panelists...
by Dan Tipton | Jul 6, 2020 | Certifications & Accreditation, Healthcare Consulting, Insight & Resources, Nursing Excellence
In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting hospitals and health systems around the country, many organizations have gotten tougher, wiser and more resilient. Healthcare professionals have learned some hard lessons: how to lead in a crisis, how to take...
by Dan Tipton | Jun 25, 2020 | Healthcare Consulting, HR & Benefits, Nursing Excellence
We associate the word pandemic with the COVID-19 cases that have been wreaking havoc in our country for months. But another pandemic has been destroying our nation for centuries: racism and inequality. Dialogue around systemic racism, bias and promoting inclusion is...
by Dan Tipton | Jun 24, 2020 | COVID-19, Healthcare Consulting, Nursing Excellence
Within the span of two weeks, hospitals in New York City went from normal operations to patients flooding their ICUs—with COVID-19 setting up camp for the next three months. New York City was soon reporting the highest number of confirmed cases, leaving nursing...
by Dan Tipton | Jun 11, 2020 | Certifications & Accreditation, COVID-19, Healthcare Consulting, Insight & Resources, Nursing Excellence
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about widespread disruption and uncertainty. Now, three months since initial restrictions were put into place, we’re certain of this: Things will never be the same. Our industry, along with the rest of the country, is slowly transitioning...
