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Correct! MunoRN

That's a quote with a significant meaning but at the end of the day the nurse manager does manage people. Whether someone is a good leader is another topic of discussion.

It's meant as managed in terms of management not control. You can start your own thread with an example.

Same thing- semantics. Thanks for your comments.

One more thing Larry77, people would rather understanding the manager rather than not- to my point they want to be managed.

I feel your approach to allowing them manage the issues is a process of them being managed whether you think so or not. A nurse leaders presence is management in itself. This is why when a unit doesn't have a manager the scores plummet because of the lack of presence. The point is brought on by what happens happens evidence is understood- how is it operationalized?

Now that you know what the evidence shows, Are you holding your staff accountable? Leadership without accountability doesn't work. I can't tell you the number of issues I have seen in organizations that stem from lack of accountability. Nurse managers must hold staff accountable in order to achieve great outcomes. I find managers have a hard time confronting small to large issues. The minute you let a small issue go by with addressing it is the minute it will develop into a systemic issue on your unit. Managers need to hold staff accountable from the small things to the big things. Staff want to be managed. Staff want a strong leader. The key is understanding the players on your team and the delivering the message based on the individuals characteristics.

I agree with you Carrie. The combination of the two are key to staff feeling they can come to you with a clinica issue and holding them accountable.

Hi everyone, I see so many issues faced by nurse managers. How do you improve your skills as a manager?

This list is all wrong. Saddened that you feel this way.

Neurology: Stroke patients versus Neurosurgery: Patients who have had surgery due to strokes, craniotomies, spinal surgeries, transphenoidal surgery, tumor resections. Neurosurgery is really cool. I managed a Neurosurgical ICU and Neurosurgery floor unit.

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You can do it!

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Talk about it...and the need to manage based on policy and the process of verbal warnings. You guys need to partner and have a plan before meeting. Verbals should be documented separately so you know if they have that option.