Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire

Cindy & Taresa
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Hello! We are two Nurses who have found our way into leadership within the nursing field. As nurse leaders, our mission is to inspire and connect nursing leaders through authentic dialogue, shared experiences, and practical insights that help leaders grow, so together we can create a lasting impact

  1. Aug 13

    When 17 Nurses Got Pregnant at Once-and The Leaders Behind the Story

    Staffing a Unit with 17 pregnant nurses at the same time SHOULD be a nightmare! But Chief Nursing Officer, Lisa Gossett, RN, MSN, CENP has created a culture where frontline leaders have the appropriate tools and resources to make not only be successful, but actually CELEBRATE this rare event! Find out the leadership tools, the staffing strategies, and practices Lisa uses that engage staff to make it all possible! Cindy and Taresa interview Lisa to get a behind the scenes view of what she's been doing to support such an incredible story! Lisa shares insights that she has learned over her 30 years of nursing leadership experience, offers invaluable advice, and wisdom for new and experienced leaders alike. Lisa is an incredibly talented nurse leader who uses her humble beginnings and genuine passion for creating an entire hospital system of engaging, present, and system driven leaders who provide excellent care on a daily basis! Subscribe for weekly nursing leadership breakdowns, and comment below on how you handle unexpected staffing shortages on your unit. Referenced articles, stories, and books: Meet the 17 Pregnant Nurses Who All Work at the Same Hospital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdXd3Bf-GfE&list=PPSV&t=13s @the.nurse.erica video on “Bid Shift” staffing. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1402112248440063 UNC Statement Article: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316761233.html Book Link: R.E.A.D.I. to Lead https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578250551?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Strengths Based Leadership: https://bit.ly/4g2R1tS AONL 2nd Generation Insight Study https://www.aonl.org/resources/nursing-leadership-survey Lisa Gossett Contact: lmgossett@premierhealth.com lisa@gossettinsights.com

  2. Aug 10 ·  Bonus

    Difficult Conversations Done Right: The Tools That Work

    Master difficult conversations in nursing leadership. Learn essential strategies to manage conflict and de-escalate situations. Handling difficult conversations is a core skill for any nurse leader. When workplace tensions rise, acting as a calm presence is essential to resolving the issue before it spreads. This guide provides specific techniques to navigate these high-pressure interactions effectively, moving from reaction to resolution. Whether you are addressing performance issues or managing interpersonal conflict, having a structured approach prevents burnout and maintains team cohesion. You will learn actionable steps to keep your cool, maintain professional standards, and ensure your communication remains productive even during a professional dumpster fire. Subscribe for weekly nursing leadership strategies and comment below on which management challenge you want covered next. Books Referenced: Crucial Conversations: http://bit.ly/45zPTsR Non Violent Communication: https://bit.ly/3U86Nw9 Dare to Lead: https://bit.ly/453CpFB

  3. Jul 30

    Growth and Connection a Vulnerable conversation

    In this episode, Cindy and Taresa share their personal experiences with leadership challenges, burnout, and growth in healthcare. They discuss strategies for resilience, the importance of connection, and practical tips for managing stress and imposter syndrome.  Resources Patricia Benner - Novice to Expert - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Patricia+Benner+Novice+to+Expert LinkedIn - Cindy Merritt - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindymerritt LinkedIn - Taresa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taresa Healthcare Crisis Insights - https://www.healthcarejournal.com/article/healthcare-crisis-2023 Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Areas of Growth 05:59 Imposter Syndrome and Leadership Challenges 12:24 The Impact of COVID on Leadership 16:30 The Journey from Novice to Expert in Nursing Leadership 17:12 Navigating Growth Phases in Leadership 19:31 Emotional Resilience in Nursing Leadership 23:59 Building a Strong Team Culture 26:35 The Importance of Connection and Mentorship 30:09 Sustaining Leadership Through Challenges

  4. Jul 17 ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Comparing when I was a nurse

    Watch Next: 1:1’s for Large Teams: A Nurse Leader’s Guide to Success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCcmwXZHFpw Cindy and Taresa are Master's-prepared and Certified nurse leaders who entered leadership at the height of COVID with minimal resources and support.  They learned a lot of hard lessons the hard way and don’t want others to have to learn them the same way!  In this episode, they discuss a mistake many leaders make without even realizing it.  Tune in to hear what you might be doing to unintentionally degrade trust and buy in without even realizing it, and how to avoid doing it ever again!  Chapters: 00:00 Chapter 1 01:02 Chapter 2 05:16 Chapter 3 06:49 Chapter 4 08:27 Chapter 5

  5. Jul 2

    Building a Strong Team of Nurses

    Watch Next: Difficulties in Leadership; Nurse Supervisor Stress and Burnout https://youtu.be/5ISc7bXwIbw?si=PV6it_Z-8JgRt9xi Setting a clear vision with your team is essential, and without it, you may be fighting an uphill battle.  But how do you even do that?  Cindy and Taresa, Masters prepared and certified nurse leaders with several years of experience, walk you through exactly how to do that in this video.   Chapters 00:00 Chapter 1 06:36 Chapter 2 09:29 Chapter 3 15:55 Chapter 4 19:29 Chapter 5

  6. Jun 18

    Article review 2025 acuity staffing

    In this episode, we discuss a white paper from the AONL that explores innovative nurse staffing strategies, focusing on acuity-based scheduling, technology integration, and float pool management to improve patient care and staff satisfaction.  https://youtu.be/REuuR9ImtwQ AONL 2025 Nurse Staffing Trends Report - https://www.aonl.org/resources/2025-nurse-staffing-trends Other resources: AccuStaff Scheduling Software - https://www.accustaff.com Nurse Leader Competencies - AONL - https://www.aonl.org/resources/nurse-leadership-competencies Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Conference Insights 02:58 Acuity-Based Staffing vs. Ratios 05:57 Technology in Nurse Scheduling 08:50 Challenges in Staffing and Patient Care 11:44 Key Findings from the Article 14:45 Decentralized vs. Centralized Scheduling 17:50 Float Pools and Their Effectiveness 20:33 Balancing Staff Satisfaction and Patient Safety 23:34 Innovative Scheduling Solutions 26:28 Conclusion and Future Considerations

  7. Jun 4

    From Bedside to Leadership: One Nurse's Journey with Melissa Lavis

    In this episode, we talk about the challenge of landing your first job when you are driven and really want to be a nurse leader. Tune in with us as we talk with Melissa Lavis, who shares her journey from Disneyland to Nursing Leadership. Melissa endured a lot of rejection before she landed her first job. How did she manage those experiences? Chapters: 00:00 Chapter 1  03:08 Chapter 2 07:28 Chapter 3 12:14 Chapter 4 25:14 Chapter 5 32:44 Chapter 6 40:01 Chapter 7

  8. May 21

    Painful Leadership Mistakes: Lessons Learned from Disciplining Nursing Staff

    Watch Next: ADHD is our SUPERPOWER as Nurse Leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr8fg148RkU Taresa and Cindy are Master's Prepared and Certified Nurse Leaders who are on a journey to empower other nurse leaders to create dynamic and high-functioning teams that produce improved patient outcomes and happy staff!  In this episode, Cindy and Taresa reflect on hard lessons they have learned when good intentions failed and created bigger problems.  Find out what they would do differently if they had known what they know now.

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