Jenny Crompton的动态

As a senior nurse or AHP your clinical roles take up a whole load of time, both on and off duty. Whether its late finishes, studying, or keeping up to date with the latest guidelines or practice. Then there’s the time you spend dissecting the shift when you’ve left….. - That conversation with Mr X that didn't go the way you would have liked. - That team member you disagreed with but your comments came out wrong. - Or the time you maintained professional silence when you should have said something. Dealing with professional relationship challenges at work can be draining, even during your off-duty period. You have to go back to work at some point and the problem is still there. What would you change if you knew how? What new skill could you learn to be able to manage your personal challenges at work? There’s not a lot of point in saying: “It’s not me, it’s them with the problem”, when it’s you that’s being affected. - Don’t let those challenges dictate your down time! If this resonates with you, drop me a message and let’s work out how I can support you. #seniornurse #alliedhealthprofessional #support #coaching

As a senior nurse or AHP you are likely in this job for the long haul. With years of academia behind you and a wealth of experience, managing your professional relationship challenges at work is something you feel you should be able to handle. Whether that’s a brief encounter or a regular interaction. I feel very strongly that the positive impact you make on patient care, and the energy and perseverance it took you to get there, is respected and recognised for what you bring to the table, by everyone. Yet when relationships are challenged for whatever reason, the strain starts to show. What does your working day start to look like? It might be a trivial issue you are experiencing, or it might be much more significant, either way it’s affecting you. Does it affect the pleasure you get from your job? Does it make you feel undervalued or not listened to? Does it make you feel you don’t fit in, because you really don’t want to tow the line anymore? Does it make you mull over things into the wee hours, wondering if you are in the right place? Bear in mind that the other person is highly unlikely to have a clue what affect they are having on you. They will have their own map of the world to live by. Try to separate the person from the person from the problem. Easier said than done? If you would like some help, drop me a message and let’s talk. #seniornurse #AHP #coaching

As senior nurses and AHP’s putting your all into your job must be enough, surely? So why does it feel like it isn’t, when your efforts and commitment go unnoticed. The job list that continues to grow resulting in you staying later and later to try and finish. The solutions you offer that fall on deaf ears, as silo thinking amongst senior colleagues continues. Its 24 hour care you say, but when the person taking over from you has their own priorities, which seem greater than yours, you don’t want to bother them. Yours on the other hand if left, become doubled up jobs for the next day, cascading into no end of other problems. Which if you go home, will result in other staff feeling unsupported and potentially putting patients at risk and delaying treatment. The solutions seem obvious to you and your team, but screaming into the void is getting you nowhere. Neither is it solely your responsibility to improve the situation! Although at the time it feels like it is, and you feel yourself sliding into an abyss of not coping and feeling disillusioned. I understand, its hard, but until something shifts in you, your rinse and repeat techniques will continue. How many times have you heard the phrases: “What you should do is…” “What needs to happen is…” “It’s not your job to…” Current healthcare is a time short service with a need for rapid measurable implementation of change. But in my view this misses out on a whole chunk of local individual opinion, perspectives and creation of ideas. Although its well documented that change starts from the top, from leadership, this is often impractical and difficult to implement. I firmly believe that those staff on the coal face are the ones who can make a significant impact. Your daily experiences, you know what the issues are, and how things could work better to everyone’s advantage. Collaboration at is its best is about listening, valuing and respecting the opinions of others at all levels. So, what can you do differently when those “time out days” and “process mapping sessions” with a few sandwiches seem to be a thing of the past? To make yourself heard, to feel respected for your views, that could result in genuine change? If you would like to explore your situation more, drop me a message and let’s have a conversation. It’s time to look after you. #seniornurse #AHP #coaching

?? What Exactly is Nurse Coaching? ?? You might have heard the term Nurse Coach and wondered: "Is this just another type of nurse? A life coach in scrubs?" Here’s the truth: Nurse Coaching is a powerful, holistic approach that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Unlike traditional nursing, which focuses on treating illness, nurse coaching is about prevention, empowerment, and long-term well-being. It helps you: ? Navigate stress and burnout ? Set personal and professional goals ? Improve work-life balance ? Strengthen emotional resilience As a Nurse Coach, I combine my clinical background with coaching techniques, mindset work, and holistic wellness strategies to guide others through life’s challenges. Interested in learning more? Drop a comment below or send me a DM! #NurseCoaching #HealthcareTransformation #HolisticWellness

A senior nurses and AHP, I get it, you sometimes experience a complete overload in your clinical role, too much to do, long days and late finishes. Or, poor communications with some of your colleagues, that potentially results in quality or safety being compromised. You get that overwhelming feeling that you have to put up with those relationship challenges. So you work harder to pick up the pieces, because you neither have the tools to address the issues, or you’re too busy to think about yourself. Maybe the grass would be greener on the other side….? Please don’t wait to get to the stage where you think there’s no solution to your relationship challenges at work. You’ve come a long way in your career and achieved oodles. Don’t let the tricky stuff like this thwart your values and standards. The grass might be greener somewhere else, or it might be dry, and lacking in care and attention. If this is something you’d like to focus on, drop me a message and let’s talk. #seniornurse #alliedhealthprofessional #AHP #communication #coaching

What happens in your senior nurse or AHP role when you believe your values are very different to those around you? You may feel like your colleagues are on a different wave length to you, or maybe you feel like you are on the outside of the team looking in. What sort of questions crop up that you never ask? Can you expect everyone to think like you? Of course not, you are all different, with your own life experiences, upbringing, cultures and social circumstances, that have shaped your belief systems. Somehow or another you need to be able to get on, in order to maintain that professional continuation of patient care. I feel very strongly that you have the skills to be able to manage and improve these situations. You’ve all heard about staff leaving their jobs because of the people around them, hoping the grass is greener elsewhere. That doesn’t need to be the outcome when you love your job. I can assure you there are ways of improving the cohesiveness of your team without compromising your own integrity. If you would like to know more, DM me and let’s have a conversation. #seniornurse #AHP #coaching

As a senior nurse or AHP you are a thinker. It goes with the territory of professionalism, of reflective practice and safe patient care. Yet when you are experiencing challenges with your colleagues at work, the impact can spread to all areas of your life. It’s not hard to blow things out of proportion, thinking you aren’t good enough, confident enough, or important enough to be heard. You know that’s rubbish, but nonetheless the feelings are strong, worsened if you happen to be on the receiving end of someone’s outburst or negative comments. You just want to crawl under a stone, and stay out of their way. Now imagine a different kind of day at work and use your quiet reflective skills to consider an alternative way of thinking. ??Imagine you’ll know what kind of language to use to get that engagement. ??Imagine you’ll readily be able to acknowledge other people’s challenges ??Imagine feeling more confident and self-aware. ??You’ll regularly be practicing self-compassion. ??You’ll know when you are good enough. ??You’ll feel more in control and less anxious at work. Sound good? Then we should talk. #seniornurse #AHP #coaching

As senior nurses and AHP, I highly recommend you do the work on yourself first before trying to manage your professional relationship challenges. I understand you are working in a highly charged stressful clinical environment, with little time to think about yourself. Let alone work on your relationships, so nothing changes. It’s natural to make negative assumptions about your associations with colleagues. Draw incorrect conclusions, blame other people, or shift responsibility, and it becomes difficult to imagine anything else. You can come up with any amount of reasons why not, for example: - You’ve tried lots of times - Nobody listens - There always more patients to care for, so no time to talk to the people that could help - It’ll will take more work to change things - You’re not confident or brave enough to speak up. - You don’t have the skill set to do this - You don’t want to offend anyone so you keep quiet - It’s best just to put up with the poor behaviours/attitudes and try to avoid the situation/ particular individuals. - “That’s just the way some people are.” - You’re becoming cynical, what’s the point in trying when nothing changes? That’s a lot of “woe is me” type statements, and I’m sure you can think of many more in your senior nurse or AHP role. You spend a lot of time at work, so what would you like to happen to make things better? Not sure? There is no magic wand. You will need to do some work to see improvement and the biggest bit is working on yourself first. You may think you know yourself well, but we all have so much stuff under the bonnet that we didn’t even know was there, that influences your daily practice. Myself included! By looking at your situation from different perspectives, you will start to see how you can make changes for the better, and improve your working day. It’s a bit of a you don’t know until you know situation. If you would like some help with this, drop me a message and let’s have a conversation. #seniornurse #alliedhealthprofessional #AHP #coaching

Contrary to popular belief, your nurse manager wants the best for the team. ?? I’ve been there—as a nurse and later as a manager. I understand the frustration when new processes, policies, or tough conversations feel like unnecessary obstacles. It’s easy to see management as the source of pressure when we’re already stretched thin. I've been there - you think you can make a difference, yet the demands are many, and the job has so many moving parts. I had to change practices, open new services with no processes in place, manage the day to day and then manage 100 (well it felt like 100) meetings for a start up service - all whilst trying to be present and available to the staff that had massive changes occur!! But at the heart of it, a good manager is working to support you and create a better environment for everyone. ?? It's not always an easy balance, and sometimes it may feel like added pressure. But here’s the thing: most managers are trying to do what’s best for the team. They’re navigating challenges you may not see—balancing staff needs, riskmans, safety and quality, rosters, complaints, HR, patient care, and organisational goals. These decisions, though difficult, are often made with the intention of supporting the team and creating a positive environment. As nurses, what if we shifted our perspective? - What if we assumed positive intent and sought clarity instead of making assumptions? - What if we approached conversations with curiosity instead of defensiveness? - What if we worked *with* our managers, rather than feeling at odds with them? Good culture starts with you ?? When both sides come together with understanding and openness, we create stronger teams and better outcomes for everyone. Let’s build a culture of collaboration and trust—because we’re all working toward the same goal: exceptional care and a supportive workplace. What’s been your experience with building bridges between nursing staff and management? Let’s discuss! #NurseLeadership #TeamworkInNursing #NurseLife #StrongerTogether #NurseMindset

Nursing wasn't my first career, but I remember when I decided to go to nursing school I quickly realized I had made the right choice. I remember thinking, "I like taking care of people, I care about their well-being, and I find satisfaction in helping others." As a nurse leader, I've experienced the highs and lows of the profession. But through it all, I've learned the importance of finding joy and fulfillment in my role. Recent studies show that over 80% of healthcare professionals experience burnout, making it a pervasive issue in our industry. But amidst the challenges, there's also an opportunity to rediscover the joy and passion that brought you to this profession. By prioritizing self-care, building strong relationships, and celebrating your achievements, you can cultivate a sense of fulfillment and well-being. I was nervous to share this, but I honestly believe I'm not alone. The pandemic has changed me, and I've realized that even those of us who champion mental health can struggle with our own well-being. For a long time, I've been the one leading the pack in providing space for nurses' mental health, for speaking up that nurses aren't okay, but it's okay not to be okay. Lately, though, I've been feeling like a fraud. I'm treading water, tending to everyone else, but I'm starting to get tired. I think back to when I first became a nurse and the immense sense of pride and joy I felt. It's a reminder that even the most dedicated leaders need to prioritize their own well-being. How can you foster joy in your leadership? Here are a few ideas: Prioritize self-care: Take time for yourself, whether it's exercise, meditation, or simply enjoying a good book. Build strong relationships: Nurture connections with colleagues, mentors, and friends. Celebrate your achievements: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes, both personal and professional. Create a positive work environment: Foster a culture of support, appreciation, and collaboration. What strategies have you found effective in maintaining your own sense of joy and fulfillment? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #nurseleader #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareleadership #joy #nursing #careerchange #healthcare #mentalhealth #selfcare #worklifebalance Fifth Window NurseApproved