Which candidates are the keepers?
How do you know a nurse is a good fit for the OR—even if the person doesn't have OR experience? There's a body of research that shows that the better the fit between an organization and an employee, the longer the person is likely to stay. Managers often say they…
Magnet status helps ORs attract and hold on to their nursing staff
Like budgets and performance appraisals, you can't avoid the word "Magnet" in today's health care world. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) developed the Magnet Recognition Program in 1993 to recognize health care organizations with nursing excellence. Currently, 238 health care organizations in 44 states have Magnet designation. Your organization…
Mentoring new leaders for surgery
New nurse leaders not only need managers and coaches—they need mentors. A mentor plays a special role in the development of a new manager. The dictionary defines a mentor as a "trusted counselor or guide." Unlike a manager, whose role is to make sure the work gets done, and a…
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