Tyler Kelleher’s Post

The nursing profession's quest for a promising future is akin to understanding that our unity is our greatest strength. In the evolving landscape of nursing, a historical challenge has been the division between veteran nurses in leadership positions and those newly entering the field. This has led to division of perspectives, reluctance to embrace new ideas and advancements while holding on to past practices, and satisfaction, which hinders the path to a brighter future for our profession. In my opinion, without addressing the crucial aspect of unity within our ranks, progress will remain limited. The act of investing in our future is a collective responsibility rather than an individual endeavor. Creating inclusive systems that welcome all nurses, irrespective of their rank, experience, or gender, is key to shaping a successful future. Only through unity can we leave a lasting legacy for the next generation of nurses. Despite the challenges that may arise and the unattainability of our goals in a flash of time, perseverance is essential, as giving up equates to accepting defeat. The responsibility of advancing the future of nursing lies upon our shoulders, and it is our duty to propel it forward, no matter the pace. Each nurse's contribution in advocating for progress paves the way toward a brighter tomorrow for the nursing profession. By empowering nurses to recognize their value, embody their calling, and pursue personal growth unapologetically, we can collectively advance the field toward a brighter future. Here are few points I hope resonate with you: Nurses can invest in the future of their profession by; 💡Continuously seeking opportunities for learning and growth. 💡Building relationships with mentors and peers can provide valuable support and knowledge sharing. 💡Collaboration with healthcare colleagues which can aid innovative solutions and better patient care. 💡Advocating for improvements in workplace conditions and resources. 💡Engaging in research and applying evidence-based practices can elevate the quality of patient care. 💡Embracing technological advancements in healthcare can improve efficiency and patient outcomes. 💡Pursuing leadership roles within the nursing community can drive positive change and advancement. 💡Promoting a positive public perception of nursing through advocacy and community involvement can help attract and retain the value of nursing profession. Collectively, I believe we can build a strong foundation for future generations of nurses to thrive. What is your take on this, dear nurses? I want to celebrate the LinkedIn Nurses for hosting the Vital Words writing challenge.👏 Happy Nurses Week, dear nurses.🤗 #IND2024 #Vitalwords #linkedinnurses

This week I went to speak with some Junior year Nursing Students (and found a cool truck on the side of the road with some words of love). I went in with some bullet points to talk about how to integrate Holistic Nursing into practice and then I forgot to look at my notes. I didn't need a paper of notes reminding me of what I love to talk about. I also didn't sugarcoat what they are about to experience, how toxic the work environments might be, how messed up the healthcare system is, why we're not doctors and need to stop thinking in a medical sense, and how the burnout will eventually follow them always if all they do is believe they need a change in environment when they feel the burnout. Don't worry. I shined some hope and we had some real talk about the future of the profession and how they can be a part of it NOW! Here's some takeaways: ❗ Ask a nurse, or student nurse, to define nursing and you will never get the same answer twice. The answers are very conventional. ❗ Ask a nurse to describe holistic nursing and the answers range from "super natural things that aren't medicine" to "taking care of the whole person". All of which are correct and none of which reflect the actuality of this specialty. ❗ Most students (and nurses for that matter) can't deeply explain why they got into the profession in an inner-reflective way that aides in the philosophy of their care. ❗ Thanks to the reinforcement from the professors, nursing schools do NOT teach Holistic Nursing in the interconnected sense of the nurse as a person, the nurse in his/her role, and the client. No surprise- we're a biomedical model and the pendulum has swung one way for too long. ❗ "It makes so much sense" that a nurse should fully experience the interconnected care of self in order to guide nursing practice for the patient. ❗ Who knew there were so many cool things to do in the nursing profession? Holistic Nurse Integration Project has commenced. Are you curious? #nursesonlinkedin #nurses #nurseleaders #nursecoach #holisticnursing

Nurses week is a complicated relationship for many... I've grappled with whether to share this. Yet, now feels like the right moment. It's vital to acknowledge the complexity surrounding this celebration of our profession. For numerous nurses, it's a reminder of unresolved trauma stemming from our work in healthcare. We navigate through triggering experiences, feeling a tug-of-war between honoring our dedication and confronting the realities we face daily.🎭 The festivities and events meant to honor us often fall flat. They can feel like empty gestures, highlighting the stark difference between recognition and genuine support. Pizza parties, yard signs, and posters miss the mark of what we truly need. Years of this cycle culminate during nurses week, leaving many of us feeling resentful and unheard. 😷 To my fellow nurses struggling through this week, I want you to know you're not alone. While I understand a #linkedin post won't solve the systemic issues plaguing healthcare, I hold onto hope. Hope that we can reshape #nursesweek into something more meaningful. A week dedicated to gratitude and amplifying our voices as stakeholders in healthcare. 🤝 Let's push for initiatives that bring about real change in our working conditions. Let's demand more than token gestures. Imagine a week where our voices lead to tangible actions, where our concerns are met with genuine solutions. Together, we can redefine nurses week as a time of empowerment and progress. 💪 #nursesonlinkedin #healthcare #nursinglife #traumainnursing #emotionaljourney #nursingstruggles #nurseappreciation #systemicchange #nurseadvocacy #gratitude #healthcarechallenges #empowerournurses #nursevoice #realchange #workingconditions #nurseempowerment #nursingprogress #healthcareforall #nursingcommunity #nursingleadership American Nurses Association American Organization for Nursing Leadership Nursing ANA-OHIO Ohio Nurses Association National League for Nursing The National Institutes of Health Ohio Board of Nursing National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Don't Clock Out Commission for Nurse Reimbursement Nursing Is STEM AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

This Nurses Week, we are spotlighting a few of our incredible nurses. Meet Amanda Cloughley, a registered nurse, who often works with employees from our State of Louisiana members. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈? I always knew I was interested in healthcare when I was younger. I dressed up as a doctor or nurse every career day. As I got older, I was able to watch my older cousin pursue nursing and see all the good she was able to do and the joy that helping people improve their health gave her and knew that was something I wanted to be a part of. Being a nurse means so much to me. I’m proud to have been a nurse now for 15 years and still love what I do and how I am able to positively affect people’s lives through their wellness and health. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆? I always encourage people who express an interest or desire to pursue nursing to go for it! It’s an amazing and diverse field and you can work with any population from neonatal to geriatric and anywhere in between. There are research positions and legal positions, case management positions in insurance and hospital organizations, bedside nursing, home health nursing and so many other employment opportunities. The options in nursing are endless and you can and will find a specialty or position that really calls to your heart and you will wake up everyday and be excited to go to work. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓? The best advice I was ever given is to ask questions. Nursing is all about learning and improving your skills and the best way to do that is to find someone who is excellent at their job as well as knowledgeable and pick their brain. Ask ALL the questions. Never just assume you know the best way to approach an issue and instead get feedback from your peers and other seasoned nurses or staff. You may feel like it at times but you will rarely be the “smartest” person in the room. Celebrate a nurse in your life with a sincere show of appreciation! Happy Nurses Week! #NursesWeek2024 #ThankANurse

The logic here is plain and simple: If we trust someone, we listen to them. But why is it that despite being the most trusted profession in the US for the past 22 years, many nurses still feel like their voices aren't being heard? The juxtaposition is startling. Nurses are on the frontlines, providing essential care, yet their insights and concerns often seem to be overlooked. There are a few potential reasons for this discrepancy: 👉🏼 Hierarchical Barriers - Healthcare is often structured in a hierarchical manner, which can inadvertently silence the voices of nurses. This structure sometimes creates a divide between nurses and decision-makers, leading to a lack of direct communication channels. 👉🏼 Underrepresentation in Leadership - Nurses are underrepresented in healthcare leadership positions. Without adequate representation, the unique challenges and perspectives of nurses may not be fully understood or addressed at the higher levels of decision-making. 👉🏼 Workload and Burnout - The intense workload and emotional toll of nursing, especially in the wake of the pandemic, can lead to burnout. This exhaustion might hinder nurses from actively voicing their concerns or feeling that their efforts to speak up would lead to meaningful change. 👉🏼 Lack of Supportive Platforms - There is a lack of platforms where nurses can openly discuss their concerns without fear of repercussions. Open, supportive environments are crucial for nurses to share their insights and experiences. As we acknowledge these challenges, it's crucial to transition from recognition to action. Here's my call to action for all healthcare stakeholders: ✅ Amplify Nurses' Voices - We need to create and support platforms dedicated to listening to and amplifying the voices of nurses. This could include regular town hall meetings, anonymous feedback systems, or dedicated committees. ✅ Promote Nurse Leadership - Encourage and support nurses to take up leadership roles. This can be through leadership training programs, mentorship, and recognizing the potential of nurses as leaders. ✅ Address Workload and Burnout - Implement strategies to manage workload and prevent burnout. This includes adequate staffing, providing mental health support, and recognizing the hard work of nurses. ✅ Encourage Collaborative Decision Making - Foster an environment where decisions are made collaboratively, valuing the input from nurses as frontline healthcare providers. I invite you all to join this conversation. How can we better listen to and act upon the concerns of nurses? Your insights and suggestions are invaluable! #Nurses #NurseEmpowerment #ListenToNurses #EmpoweredNurseMentor #NursesOnLinkedin

This past week, I had the pleasure of attending the Ohio League of Nursing luncheon with my fellow Cleveland Council of Black Nurses members. The keynote speaker discussed the importance of nurses and the need to appreciate and value them. As we approach the conclusion of Nurses Week and celebrate International Nurses Day, I couldn't agree more. I feel the need to express my immense gratitude and admiration for the role nurses play in our healthcare system. I also want to encourage you to take a moment to do the same. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare and are currently leaving the profession, or making plans to do so, in alarming numbers. We hold an intrinsic understanding of the value nurses bring with a unique combination of knowledge, training, and deep empathy. They are the ones who provide care when we are at our most vulnerable, and their work is nothing short of extraordinary, so we have to show appreciation when we aren’t in a moment of need. I know that when someone thinks of a nurse, often the first image is the caretaker at the bedside and rightly so. However, we also hold other crucial roles that are invaluable. So, I give a huge thank you to: ▪️Nurse educators who educate students and keep practicing nurses updated ▪️Nurse researchers who are discovering and creating evidence-based practices ▪️Nurse inventors who are creating new devices to improve everyone's health ▪️Nurse consultants who provide subject matter expertise ▪️Nurse administrators who ensure that organizational operations run smoothly ▪️Nurse leaders, both with and without titles, who are paving the way ▪️Retired nurses who may not be working in a nursing role but can never turn off their nursing instincts ▪️Special thanks to all the nurses on the frontline providing direct patient care It is necessary that we not just tell nurses, but also show them through actions and support how much we appreciate, acknowledge, and value nursing professionals every day. #internationalnursesday #nursesweek #thankanurse #RN

Unlocking the Future of Advanced Practice Nursing: The APRN Compact I'm excited to share our latest article, "What is the APRN Compact for Multistate Licensure? Challenges & Opportunities," featuring insights from Vicky Byrd, MSN, Chief Executive Officer of the Montana Nurses Association (MNA). The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact is transforming the landscape of nursing licensure. In this enlightening interview, Vicky Byrd offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities associated with this groundbreaking initiative. Key Highlights: ✨ Understanding the APRN Compact's Impact 🌟 Navigating the Complexities of Multistate Licensure 🚀 The Path Forward: Shaping the Future of APRN Practice #APRNCompact #NursingLicensure #HealthcareLeadership #AdvancedPracticeNursing #NursingEducation #ExpertInsights

Let's recognize nurses during National Nursing Week. What is it like to be a nurse? One of my dearest friends, Kirsten, shared her insights and experiences ... "The best part of my job is undoubtedly the people. Being there for individuals, serving as their advocate, and supporting their families during the most challenging times is incredibly fulfilling. However, it's also one of the most challenging aspects. The stress and fear that patients and families experience during illness or injury can be overwhelming. It requires a delicate balance of empathy and professionalism to navigate these raw emotions. Providing comfort, information, and assistance to help them through such difficult moments brings a sense of reward and fulfilment." "Nursing is not simply a business; it's about caring for people in their most vulnerable moments, and it's disheartening when financial considerations overshadow this fundamental aspect. Despite the challenges, nursing offers a diverse range of opportunities, allowing individuals to work in various specialties and settings. While it's a demanding career, many nurses are driven by a desire to make a difference in people's lives." "However, retaining nurses in the profession can be challenging due to various factors, including compensation and workload. Reducing administrative burdens would enable nurses to focus more on what truly matters—patient care. Overall, nursing is a rewarding yet demanding career that requires dedication, compassion, and resilience." Recognize the value and importance that nurses play in our healthcare system. Treat them with respect and support their work. They are under-appreciated and unbelievably overworked. Happy National Nursing Week to all the amazing nurses out there. 🎉 #NursingWeek #ThankYouNurses #NurseAppreciation #HealthcareHeroes #CelebrateNurses #NurseAdvocacy #NurseSupport

The Certified Nursing Assistant profession began during World War I when 8,000 nurses were deployed to serve under the Red Cross Program. The American Red Cross established the Volunteer Nurses' Aide Service, a precursor to today's CNAs, to support overwhelmed nurses during the war effort. 😱 Don't underestimate the power of a CNA! They provide 90% of all hands-on care in nursing homes, ensuring patient comfort and well-being. While technical skills are important, a CNA's true superpower is their emotional intelligence. They build trusting relationships with patients, offering crucial comfort and support during challenging times. Becoming a CNA can be a fantastic first step in a healthcare career. Many CNAs use their experience to pursue further education and become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs). But also⤵️ Studies show high burnout rates among CNAs, with some estimates exceeding 60%. This burnout can be attributed to factors like heavy workloads, understaffing, long hours, and emotional stress from caring for patients. CNA wages are often low, making it difficult to make ends meet and contribute to feelings of undervaluing their crucial role. Low pay can lead to high turnover rates, further exacerbating staffing shortages. 🙏🏾Thank a CNA today & every day. Article https://lnkd.in/g4khh-Rh #cnaweek #thankyouforyourservice

We don't need nurses in the hospital? What role do they play?🤷🤷 I was at a Dental clinic for a session of polishing and scaling when I heard this statement.🤦 Throughout my educational journey, the concept of Nursing has been presented to me in various forms. However, it's in the real world of practice where I've truly witnessed the multitude of responsibilities that nurses undertake. From advocating for patients' rights to providing education on health matters, nurses fulfill diverse roles to ensure the well-being of those under their care. It's when the patient becomes the focal point of our attention that we begin to comprehend the depth and breadth of a nurse's duties. Attempting to define the role of a nurse within a narrow scope is challenging, as they embody numerous responsibilities. Like a chameleon, nurses seamlessly transition between different roles to safeguard the health of their patients. Undoubtedly, many of you have encountered nurses in various settings. I invite you to share your experiences in the comments section below. What roles have nurses played in your life or the lives of your loved ones? Your stories are invaluable contributions to understanding the multifaceted nature of Nursing. #Nursesweek #TheSafetyNurse