jlwalker

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1. Leading/Managing

   jlwalker replied to jlwalker's topic in Management

   I just can't believe that we treat our colleagues this way! You're right about jealousy, cliques, and backstabbing---all are rampant in our profession. It sounds like your dear friends are mature, confident people, and I wish more nurses had those q...

2. morale

   jlwalker replied to oncRN's topic in Management

   I have never managed anyone!!!!....but have been managed by others. I agree with the above posting that there are a few good managers out there. I think they are the ones who are fair with their staff, loyal to them, continue to show enthusiasm (but...

3. Leading/Managing

   jlwalker replied to jlwalker's topic in Management

   Thank you very much, ClariceS, for your response! Your experiences with advancement and leading your peers were pretty-much how I pictured it might be. It sounds like you have to be very strong and sure of yourself to accomplish this role change. I...

4. Need Help for Leadership

   jlwalker replied to Smitty's topic in Management

   You pretty-much said it in a "nutshell" with your words "rapid change, downsizing, and restructuring." I don't know how a nurse manager can stay "sane" in all this turmoil. If the manager stays loyal to her staff, this will help immensely. I worke...

5. Leading/Managing

   jlwalker replied to jlwalker's topic in Management

   I need to add to the question I posted! I meant to ask "is it possible to lead a group of people, who were previously your peers, and remain friends with them?" ------------------

6. Leading/Managing

   jlwalker posted a topic in Management

   Is it possible to lead a group of people who were previously your peers?