Comments on: Leaders Sometimes Stand Alone http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/ A weekly stimulant for those who lead Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:34:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Test http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-1156 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:25:35 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-1156 Hi Bye Hi

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]]> by: Sherri Garoutte http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-176 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:25:43 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-176 As an RN who has worked with and led nurses over almost two decades, I have actually found that the nurses who are Associate Degree prepared tend to be much better clinical nurses than those who have spent much more time in theory while preparing for their BSN or advanced degrees. In today's world, where the stated goal is to have BSN preparation as entry level for nurses, and yet when we have such a nursing shortage (and the future only looks bleaker), perhaps we should be training Associate Degree RNs to be the Nursing Instructors. The Michigan RNs who are Associate Degree prepared would be wonderful clinical instructors, however they are not allowed to teach due to poorly thought out legal constraints. We should allow those who have been doing the caring teach the caring! Nursing is "High Tech and High Touch" - and AD RNs are wonderful at it! As an RN who has worked with and led nurses over almost two decades, I have actually found that the nurses who are Associate Degree prepared tend to be much better clinical nurses than those who have spent much more time in theory while preparing for their BSN or advanced degrees.
In today’s world, where the stated goal is to have BSN preparation as entry level for nurses, and yet when we have such a nursing shortage (and the future only looks bleaker), perhaps we should be training Associate Degree RNs to be the Nursing Instructors.
The Michigan RNs who are Associate Degree prepared would be wonderful clinical instructors, however they are not allowed to teach due to poorly thought out legal constraints. We should allow those who have been doing the caring teach the caring! Nursing is “High Tech and High Touch” - and AD RNs are wonderful at it!

]]> by: Musette Michael http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-166 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:58:19 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-166 I saw Jack shoot up from his seat, wildly clapping for what his mother, the Governor, said about training nurses. His excitement and courage were contagious. And it was so obvious that his big sisters were there for him. What a beautiful moment all around. Musette I saw Jack shoot up from his seat, wildly clapping for what his mother, the Governor, said about training nurses. His excitement and courage were contagious. And it was so obvious that his big sisters were there for him. What a beautiful moment all around. Musette

]]> by: Michael A Smith http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-146 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:37:02 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-146 Regarding your comment about leaders standing alone, I'm reminded that many people stand alone for many reasons. Business leaders, for one, often find themselves with ideas that put them alone in front of the pack. Think of Ray Kroc trying to sell the franchise concept in the 50s, or Bill Gates convincing the masses about the benefits of home computing in the 70s and early 80s. Who today doesn't marvel at the market power of McDonald's or Microsoft? These stories remind us that people with original ideas and original thinking WILL stand alone. It's the courage and conviction of such people — whether business owners, activists, scholars or teachers — that help keep America great. Thanks for all you do in bring this forum to the budding leaders of today! Regarding your comment about leaders standing alone, I’m reminded that many people stand alone for many reasons. Business leaders, for one, often find themselves with ideas that put them alone in front of the pack. Think of Ray Kroc trying to sell the franchise concept in the 50s, or Bill Gates convincing the masses about the benefits of home computing in the 70s and early 80s. Who today doesn’t marvel at the market power of McDonald’s or Microsoft?

These stories remind us that people with original ideas and original thinking WILL stand alone. It’s the courage and conviction of such people — whether business owners, activists, scholars or teachers — that help keep America great.

Thanks for all you do in bring this forum to the budding leaders of today!

]]> by: Debra Gagliardi http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-134 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:06:54 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-134 I just discovered your site and find inspiration in the little moments that make even those most scrutinized "real". The Jack story such a nugget of family life - thanks for sharing! I just discovered your site and find inspiration in the little moments that make even those most scrutinized “real”. The Jack story such a nugget of family life - thanks for sharing!

]]> by: Steve Finamore http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-133 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:32:02 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-133 Dan, Great site and I applaud Jack! Teach our young ones to be leaders. I teach Taylor, our eight year-old daughter every day to be a leader, not a follower. Remember, the lead dog gets the best view. Michael Jordan played his first seven seasons in the NBA without winning an NBA championship. Along came Phil Jackson in 1989 as coach of the Chicago Bulls and he explained to Jordan that he had to lead the other Bulls players. That he had to share the ball and trust in his teammates who just stood around and watched him perform. When Jordan became a leader of the Bulls, they began to win championships. Steve Finamore Men's Head Basketball Coach Jackson Community College Jackson, Michigan Dan,

Great site and I applaud Jack! Teach our young ones to be leaders. I teach Taylor, our eight year-old daughter every day to be a leader, not a follower. Remember, the lead dog gets the best view.

Michael Jordan played his first seven seasons in the NBA without winning an NBA championship. Along came Phil Jackson in 1989 as coach of the Chicago Bulls and he explained to Jordan that he had to lead the other Bulls players. That he had to share the ball and trust in his teammates who just stood around and watched him perform.

When Jordan became a leader of the Bulls, they began to win championships.

Steve Finamore
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Jackson Community College
Jackson, Michigan

]]> by: Rae Smyth http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-130 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:12:57 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-130 I applaud Jack and his mother, as well. As our union represents Sparrow Hospital, I know there is a nurse shortage and we need all the help we can get. Perhaps Jack is aware of this, also. Our CEO has started a program called "Tender Loving Care." A good leader can only lead with his best foot forward when he has the resources in which to do it. This program is working and will continue to work with enough staff to proceed. Now we know why Jack stood up. I applaud Jack and his mother, as well. As our union represents Sparrow Hospital, I know there is a nurse shortage and we need all the help we can get. Perhaps Jack is aware of this, also. Our CEO has started a program called “Tender Loving Care.” A good leader can only lead with his best foot forward when he has the resources in which to do it. This program is working and will continue to work with enough staff to proceed. Now we know why Jack stood up.

]]> by: Dave Hochman http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-129 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:40:37 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-129 You just never know what Jack will do when his mother is making an important speech! I still remember the story of Jack, in diapers, having a bit of an accident during another speech. You just never know what Jack will do when his mother is making an important speech! I still remember the story of Jack, in diapers, having a bit of an accident during another speech.

]]> by: James C. Amar http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-128 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:27:29 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-128 Congratulations to Jack. A captain whether of a football team, basketball team or a platoon of infantry, takes the initiative to motivate those he was designated to lead. In many instances, an individual without the benefit of a title accepts the challenge to be first. What is extraordinary about Jack is the subtle example of leadership he displayed at a young age, the chain reaction his action created, and his absence of fear when he stood up. Jim Amar Congratulations to Jack. A captain whether of a football team, basketball team or a platoon of infantry, takes the initiative to motivate those he was designated to lead. In many instances, an individual without the benefit of a title accepts the challenge to be first. What is extraordinary about Jack is the subtle example of leadership he displayed at a young age, the chain reaction his action created, and his absence of fear when he stood up.

Jim Amar

]]> by: Craig Spencer http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-127 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:14:32 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-127 My wife Gina the nurse would have jumped up too. Way to go Jack. You will lead yourself someday, and have the courage to again stand alone when you need to. My wife Gina the nurse would have jumped up too. Way to go Jack. You will lead yourself someday, and have the courage to again stand alone when you need to.

]]> by: Sharon Ellis http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-126 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:19:41 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-126 Go, Jack! He may have been alone at that moment on the floor, but I know he wasn't alone in responding to the Governor's remark: sitting on my sofa, watching on TV, I applauded and yelled "YES!" Wish they'd had the camera on Jack - what a shot that would've been! Go, Jack! He may have been alone at that moment on the floor, but I know he wasn’t alone in responding to the Governor’s remark: sitting on my sofa, watching on TV, I applauded and yelled “YES!”
Wish they’d had the camera on Jack - what a shot that would’ve been!

]]> by: Cynthia Agle http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-125 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:08:00 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-125 Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and as a registered nurse and a health care advocate I applaud Governor Granholm and Jack for his excuberant support. Cindy Thanks for sharing this wonderful story and as a registered nurse and a health care advocate I applaud Governor Granholm and Jack for his excuberant support.
Cindy

]]> by: Keith W. Cooley http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-124 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:51:36 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-124 Dan... I was in the same row on the other side of the aisle. I missed Jack's "moment" but was told about it by someone else after the State of the State was over. The comment my friend made was more about a Dad who stood up to "fly cover" for a son than anything else. We remarked on how important that is... how we teach our young ones about what's important by what WE do. I'm so proud to know you and Jack and I hope you'll keep sending these little missives to us all. It really helps in the important work of finding balance and knowing what really counts. All the more so as I transition to DLEG. Best, my friend. Dan… I was in the same row on the other side of the aisle. I missed Jack’s “moment” but was told about it by someone else after the State of the State was over. The comment my friend made was more about a Dad who stood up to “fly cover” for a son than anything else. We remarked on how important that is… how we teach our young ones about what’s important by what WE do.

I’m so proud to know you and Jack and I hope you’ll keep sending these little missives to us all. It really helps in the important work of finding balance and knowing what really counts. All the more so as I transition to DLEG.

Best, my friend.

]]> by: Chris Chesny http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-123 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:42:35 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-123 Good message about leading. I would like to share with you a concern about the program that lead to Jack's stand. The solution is not as simple as the announced resource commitment implies.This is a crisis and I am so pleased to see our Governor give it such importance. The average nurse educator is 55 years old. The average RN is 48. As a nurse and strong advocate for the profession I hope the Governor and her audience understand the educational preparation it takes to become a nursing eductor.Nursing educators are professors not trainers. In order to teach in the classroom as a nursing instructor you must have a Master's in Nursing Science at a minimum. To instruct in a clinical setting requires a minimum of a Bachelor's in Nursing Science.Most RNs in Michigan are associates degree prepared and can not teach in any capacity. The investment of resources to prepare more nursing professors is welcome news. Good message about leading. I would like to share with you a concern about the program that lead to Jack’s stand.

The solution is not as simple as the announced resource commitment implies.This is a crisis and I am so pleased to see our Governor give it such importance. The average nurse educator is 55 years old. The average RN is 48.

As a nurse and strong advocate for the profession I hope the Governor and her audience understand the educational preparation it takes to become a nursing eductor.Nursing educators are professors not trainers. In order to teach in the classroom as a nursing instructor you must have a Master’s in Nursing Science at a minimum. To instruct in a clinical setting requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s in Nursing Science.Most RNs in Michigan are associates degree prepared and can not teach in any capacity.

The investment of resources to prepare more nursing professors is welcome news.

]]> by: aunt ann http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-122 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:39:35 +0000 http://www.danmulhern.com/wordpress/2007/02/leaders-sometimes-stand-alone/#comment-122 jack gran-mulhern, you rock! love, aunt ann p.s. when is jack going to start his own blog? jack gran-mulhern,
you rock!
love,
aunt ann
p.s. when is jack going to start his own blog?

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