EP. 137: Creating a Positive Nursing Work Environment That Improves Retention
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Aine Davern discusses how Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital improved its nursing work environment and staff retention through a commitment to culture and leadership.
A healthy work culture does not happen by accident; it is built through shared ownership, visible leadership, and a clear commitment to helping people feel heard. In this episode, Aine Davern, Deputy Director of Nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Ireland, shares how her organization used the Pathway to Excellence framework to strengthen an already positive practice environment after the challenges of the pandemic. She discusses how the hospital’s journey began through the Magnet4Europe research project and evolved into a deeper focus on staff well-being, belonging, meaningful recognition, professional development, and shared decision-making. Aine also explains how active councils, nurse-led quality improvement projects, and visible leadership helped create a culture where incivility is addressed quickly and everyone feels responsible for maintaining respect. Tune in to learn how one hospital built a workplace culture where nurses feel supported, empowered, and proud to lead change! About Aine Davern: Aine Davern is the Deputy Director of Nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Ireland, where she helps lead nursing practice, professional development…
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