Nurse Leadership Dumpster Fire

Watch Next: Keeping the Frontline Perspective: Interview https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=oCCK0pBpXhSmF6y5So you’ve made it through the learning curve of the first two years in a nurse leader position, now what? Taresa and Cindy, Master’s Prepared and Certified Nurse Leaders walk through all the ways you can end up in the burnout cycle and Hint: It’s not just being overworked. Tune in to hear some of the lessons they have learned and some surprising research on how to combat the elusive burnout enemy!References:42% Rule https://www.stkate.edu/academics/healthcare-degrees/nurse-burnout#:~:text=Prioritize%20Physical%20and%20Mental%20Health,challenges%20and%20not%20experience%20burnout.Eight Ways Nurses Can Manage a Burnt-Out Leader Squellati, R. & Zangaro, G. (2022). Eight ways nurses can manage a burnt-out leader. Nurs Clin North Am. 1 (67-78). doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.11.005

Keeping the Frontline Nurse Perspective: Interview with Britney Garcia https://youtu.be/Ks8B1q2WMCA?si=96tuXAp_VMqJp_yhHave you thought that ADHD was holding you back as a nurse or as a nurse leader? Well, we’ve reviewed some literature and have a new perspective, tune in and check it out! Check out Cindy and Taresa’s exploration of ADHD in nursing and nurse leadership, and what YOU can take away from that to elevate your OWN leadership skills!References:https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/php/adults/index.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/adhd/articles/adhd-across-the-lifetime.htmlRegistered Nurses : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCrook T, McDowall A (2024), "Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative". Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 16 No. 1 pp. 112–126, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-05-2023-0048

In episode 4, we discuss several articles that impact Nursing and the nursing leadership journey. Join us as we chat about the workplace violence that our staff face, the various traumatic experiences, and resiliency support. The articles we discuss are: Francis, R. (2025). Workplace violence prevention requires a multifaceted approach. American Nurse Journal, 20(10). https://doi.org/10.51256/ANJ1025342. Carpenter, D., Menard, A., Isenberger, J., Stevens, G., & LaRock, L. (2025). Violence in the workplace: Preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery strategies for acute and critical care nurses. Critical Care Nurse, 45(5), 28–45. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn20257993. Gilroy, H. (2025). Nurses and trauma: Awareness and organizational response. American Nurse Journal, 20(10), 22–25. https://www.myamericannurse.com/nurses-and-trauma/4. DeGrazia, M., et al. (2021). Building moral resiliency through the Nurse Education and Support Team initiative.American Journal of Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2021534

Tips for New Nurse Leaders. Reach out to us for resources Cindy@arianursecircle.com and/or Taresa@arianursecircle.com

Welcome to The Nurse Leader Dumpster Fire Podcast. We are two Nurse leaders who want to start conversations around being a Nurse and Leading Nurses. Reach out to us via email cindy@arianursecircle.com and/or taresa@arianursecircle.com. Please like and share so we can spread the word. We plan on dropping new episodes biweekly.