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TONL News & Updates
In this Year of the Nurse 2020 and in the midst of this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, TONL is thrilled to recognize the many heroes making a difference in your organizations. These TONL heroes demonstrate selfless dedication and commitment to their profession in the most difficult of circumstances. Thank you for all you are doing on the front lines of the COVID-19 response! Tammy Clements Tammy has done an exemplary job dealing with this pandemic. She has worked many hours to notify members of our community of their test results and educate the public on quarantining and social distance protocols. She has developed great working relationships with the state epidemiologist and implemented policy and procedures within our organization weeks ahead of the state. She is a wealth of knowledge and a huge asset to HRMC. Learn more about the many amazing TONL Heroes at https://www.texasnurse.org/page/heroes. Please consider nominating a TONL at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c05b8ab2bce547a8a0f4e6687833cad2 By Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPPS, CPHQ, FNAP, FACHE
Vice President & Associate Chief Nursing Officer
University Health System
President, South Central Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership
Around springtime each year, several prestigious nursing organizations including the Academy of Nursing Education (ANE) of the National League for Nursing (NLN), American Academy of Nursing (AAN), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), and Academy of Emergency Nurses (AEN) of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) publicize the names of outstanding practitioners, executives, researchers, and scholars who have been designated as Fellows. These celebratory events that recognize these outstanding nurses may have been dampened by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, but Spurlock (2020) challenges us to continue the pursuit of excellence.
By Brandon "Kit" Bredimus, DNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, CNML, NE-BC, QMHP-CS
As a new CNO, my first nine months have seen crisis after crisis. In my first seven days on the job, we went through a surprise inspection from our accrediting body, which was immediately followed by a roof fire that led to millions in damages and patient evacuations. Thirty days into my role, I had to lead my staff through a mass shooting incident that resulted in 7 deaths and 25 injured between two cities. Within six months of taking the role, I am leading through a global pandemic that has affected every aspect of our daily lives. I am now nine months into the role, attentively awaiting my next challenge.
Nursing Leadership
Becker's Healthcare
Staying connected and supportive of staff and focusing on tasks at hand are among the tips for nursing leaders during the pandemic. HealthLeaders
Black women remain under-represented among chief nursing officers, and obstacles remain, according to recent study findings. Healthcare Industry
Practice and Patient Care
Minority Nurse
With patient anxiety on the rise and social support often lacking as a result of the pandemic, it's more important than ever for nurses to represent a calming presence. |
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