What do you think have been the greatest advancements in the field of nursing from when you started?
The greatest advancement in nursing since I became a nurse are the advanced practice degrees in nursing.
What are your biggest obstacles when taking on a new assignment?
The biggest obstacles when taking on a new assignment is developing the trust of the staff as well as the physicians and administration.
How did you overcome them?
I found that meeting with the individual groups and discussing their goals and issues and including them in potential changes was the route to success.
What was the single most important thing you needed for success when in your specific position? Can you explain the difference in treatment methods from the time you started until now.
Treatment methods have become more collaborative between the disciplines.
Please explain the fundamentals of what your main objective is when taking on a new assignment and what obstacles you often are faced with?
When taking on a new assignment my main objective is to meet the goals of the organization. The biggest obstacle most often is the reluctance of those involved to change but getting them involved in the change often makes it work.