EP 56: Fostering Nurse Retention: Civility, Mentorship, and Well-Being Initiatives
Innovative leadership and mentorship programs are improving nursing work environments and helping to retain staff, amidst a national nursing shortage.
In this episode, Dr. Mary Jo Loughlin discusses the NWESC Council, designed to improve nurse staffing and work environments as an alternative to mandated staffing ratios, and initiatives like the “Dr. Noble” code to foster civility among staff. She also highlights the importance of mentoring, the need for leadership to adapt to younger nurses’ expectations, and ongoing efforts such as a napping policy to combat nurse fatigue.
Tune in to learn how innovative approaches to nursing leadership and mentorship are improving work environments and addressing challenges in healthcare!
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