The full picture of Generation Y is still being painted. They will be the most educated generation in history. They are choosing nursing because it calls to them, not because they have no other options. They have been shaped by technology and have demonstrated a willingness to share their skills with others. Like the generation that preceded them, they need feedback from strong leaders who can provide them with clear expectations. In the FBC, the Generation Y nurses demonstrated that they have the willingness and desire to learn new tricks from “old dogs.” They also demonstrated that they had the patience and skills to teach old dogs some tricks of their own. They eagerly shared their expertise in all things computer related. Despite their inexperience in labor and delivery, they knew the research and possessed an up-to-date body of knowledge in many other areas of nursing. This benefits everyone, including the patients (Chichester & Dennie, 2010).
In the FBC, the Generation Y nurses demonstrated that they have the willingness and desire to learn new tricks from “old dogs.” They also demonstrated that they had the patience and skills to teach old dogs some tricks of their own.
After 16 months, my position as manager was eliminated. My duties were reassigned to a nurse on the older side of the Generation X group who has been employed by the hospital for her entire adult life moving from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse to registered nurse. Last year, she completed her baccalaureate degree thus becoming eligible to enter the management circle. Her insider status will be both a blessing and a curse.
SMALL SUCCESSES
During my time as manager, the Unit Practice Council (led by a Baby Boomer) provided strong evidence in support of prolonged, sustained skin-to-skin contact between mothers and infants leading to a policy change that had not yet received physician approval. A planned renovation will establish space in each postpartum room for baby exams to be completed. Patient satisfaction scores refused to rise and an outside consultant is being brought in to provide direction. The number of early elective inductions decreased significantly to the relief of the Director of Risk Management and to the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Change is never easy. It is facilitated by a clear vision from top to bottom. Without support from the people in authority, middle managers are powerless to make the necessary changes. Outside pressure may reverse the trend of 12-hour shifts because patient safety in the world of maternity services grows in importance. This change alone could lead to a mass exodus of Generation X nurses who might lack the passion to remain.
The full picture of Generation Y is still being painted. They will be the most educated generation in history. They are choosing nursing because it calls to them, not because they have no other options. They have been shaped by technology and have demonstrated a willingness to share their skills with others. Like the generation that preceded them, they need feedback from strong leaders who can provide them with clear expectations. In the FBC, the Generation Y nurses demonstrated that they have the willingness and desire to learn new tricks from “old dogs.” They also demonstrated that they had the patience and skills to teach old dogs some tricks of their own. They eagerly shared their expertise in all things computer related. Despite their inexperience in labor and delivery, they knew the research and possessed an up-to-date body of knowledge in many other areas of nursing. This benefits everyone, including the patients (Chichester & Dennie, 2010).In the FBC, the Generation Y nurses demonstrated that they have the willingness and desire to learn new tricks from “old dogs.” They also demonstrated that they had the patience and skills to teach old dogs some tricks of their own.After 16 months, my position as manager was eliminated. My duties were reassigned to a nurse on the older side of the Generation X group who has been employed by the hospital for her entire adult life moving from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse to registered nurse. Last year, she completed her baccalaureate degree thus becoming eligible to enter the management circle. Her insider status will be both a blessing and a curse.SMALL SUCCESSESDuring my time as manager, the Unit Practice Council (led by a Baby Boomer) provided strong evidence in support of prolonged, sustained skin-to-skin contact between mothers and infants leading to a policy change that had not yet received physician approval. A planned renovation will establish space in each postpartum room for baby exams to be completed. Patient satisfaction scores refused to rise and an outside consultant is being brought in to provide direction. The number of early elective inductions decreased significantly to the relief of the Director of Risk Management and to the Director of Continuous Quality Improvement.Change is never easy. It is facilitated by a clear vision from top to bottom. Without support from the people in authority, middle managers are powerless to make the necessary changes. Outside pressure may reverse the trend of 12-hour shifts because patient safety in the world of maternity services grows in importance. This change alone could lead to a mass exodus of Generation X nurses who might lack the passion to remain.
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