Last week was the 3rd Tuesday, this is the 4th Tuesday, and that means next week is an opportunity to attend the District G 5th Tusday event at ANW. I hope you can join us - let me know if I can help you get there in any way. Open and free to all who want to connect with other members and learn about social media and leadership. Did I mention it is a free value provided by MOLN - see you there. Call me for help or e-mail. Mike at 763-520-2615 or e-mail link
On this 4th Tuesday I wanted to post a short piece about LANGUAGE. At the MOLN Fall Conference I was intrigued by Dr. Mary Chesney's presenetation, Words Matter: Choose Them Wisely. As a nurse leader I have observed and expereinced that our words impact the outcomes achieved. I have seen patients and families respond to their primary nurse in ways that advanced healing and health when words were inclusive and welcoming. I have been with teams that were nimble, effective, and healty becasue the words invited many perspectives and blocked hierarchy. The words we choose have great impact on our sucess as nurse leaders in delivering models of effective and safe care at the bedside. My sense is that now is a time when words are especially critical to our work as nurses as we lead teams that are struggling with resource allocation, practice patterns, and system design.
I hope you will reflect on your own expereince with using words that matter. Consider how we might collectively begin to use inclusive team focused words as we advance the voice of nursing at all levels.
My goal with each post is to add value to your membership. Here is one more short video. The clip highlights how changing words can create a new and awesome outcomes. Give it a try - change your words and change your world.
Happy Thanksgiving. Mike
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