Education Is Essential For A Chief Nursing Executive
"In the rapidly changing landscape of health care, both formal and informal education is essential," says Jane Mericle.
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"In the rapidly changing landscape of health care, both formal and informal education is essential," says Jane Mericle.
"My education has given me the tools to communicate with senior executives and lower-level employees. Through individual presentations and group projects, I learned how to balance between being a player and a coach," says Bob Riesenbach.
Patrick Boyle would also encourage people to ask questions and be confident that they can contribute because they have a unique perspective based on their individual life experiences.
"My best advice for those thinking about entering the field is to become a student of data security and compliance, as it is always evolving," says Chris Bucolo.
"Stay steadfast, persistent and extremely diligent. Always educate yourself, and be curious and open-minded. With the knowledge that you build, utilize it to touch and change lives for the better," says Chidelu Enigwe.
"Patience is necessary for both working with students directly and on the backend where the planning takes place. Schedules change, students change, timing changes—patience is the only thing that will get you through those changes," says Willa Deitch.
"As a healthcare administrator, education is constant. A solid foundation, a proven capacity to learn complex concepts and effective written and verbal communication, as well as an understanding of basic organizational behavior."
"In the past twelve months, we've observed a noticeable amount of growth in the development and construction industry at all levels of the business," says Cutrufello and Taconita.
"One of the most challenging aspects of helping businesses mitigate the risk of data breaches is staying one step ahead of cyber criminals who are constantly finding new ways of stealing data," says Kevin Smith.
"Once you know your strengths, and what you enjoy doing, you can step into that role and thrive," says Eric Griffin.
"The best way for a teacher to improve their teaching is usually through the practice of teaching and the professional development that takes place in school," says Dr. Francine Fulton.
"My education in a doctoral program helped me learn how to really ask important questions and explore the research that might hold answers to them, as well as design my own research projects," says Dr. Erica Goldblatt Hyatt.
"Humility and openness to being taught are vital, as are a sharp mind, abundant patience and a tolerance for the abstract," says Jason Garber.
"Cyber security and the law is in its infancy. It's a great time to be entering this area of the law," says Ted Schaer.
"The healthcare environment is constantly changing and this is the constant challenge that leadership must face and embrace," says Kathleen Burkey.
"Technology continues to integrate into all facets of companies and organizations, making tech skills more in demand than ever before," says Stephanie Wernick.
"There is tons of material available online about conquering the different disciplines and platforms of digital marketing, web design and coding. Find top influencers and blogs, bookmark them and check them out every day," says Matthew Sommer.
"Talk to therapists from various backgrounds and theoretical orientations and query them about your job-related interests. Cultivate relationships with people in the helping professions and find a mentor," suggests Dr. Aileen McCabe-Maucher.
"If you can solve problems and think critically, you can be successful in any industry," says financial advisor, Rob Wilson.
"First, be diligent in growing your technical skills because without those skills you won't progress through the various levels of the firm," says Gary Master's to graduates wanting to enter into the field of public accounting.
The chief of staff role is similar to that of a director of administration. There are aspects of employee management, recruitment and hiring, process management and leading complex initiatives that are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.
"Be sure you are doing it for the students. I honestly feel that teaching college students is a gift," says Sherri Hope Culver.
"An education can be really helpful in providing the basic fundamentals that any business major needs entering the workforce. Couple that learning with on-the-job experience, and it made for smarter and more efficient results-oriented focus," says director of administration, Jessica Mazzeo.
Technology has given us great tools to connect with people in a million different ways, but those tools are nothing if you don't know how to put them to work.
"Whether in law or technology, take calculated risks towards becoming a linchpin in your field," says Felicite Moorman.
