Meaningful recognition

The Value of Meaningful Recognition

“…So, what is an NPD leader to do-especially if the individual to be recognized is a nursing professional development (NPD) practitioner? Eddy et al (2021) identified "heartfelt gestures" (p. 20), like written notes or praise, can be a form of meaningful recognition. In addition, continuing education or conference attendance, recognition during appreciation events, and professional advancement through clinical ladder programs might be valuable to the recipient.…”

How leadership matters

“…Leaders must make recognition as important as any other responsibility in the job description. 13 Our obligation to teach and learn relational behaviors, authentic nurse leadership attributes, and healthy work environment standards and how to build and demonstrate them is another implication. Effective leadership development occurs through experiential learning, as well as didactic mechanisms.…”

“…Structured mechanisms include daily shout-outs, bulletin boards, “random acts of kindness” programs, DAISY awards, employee of the week/month, Nurses Week activities, thank-you cards, leader rounds, and numerous other ideas. Leaders must make recognition as important as any other responsibility in the job description 13…”

2021 Pathway Nurse of the Year Award™ winners

“…Meaningful recognition involves an organization recognizing an individual for a specific behavior. 1 Recognition comes in many forms and is intentional and aligned with the Pathway to Excellence ® framework. (See Figure 1.…”

“…When organizations recognize their employees for their contributions, it sends a powerful message that they're valued, a key component of a positive work environment. Meaningful recognition involves an organization recognizing an individual for a specific behavior 1. Recognition comes in many forms and is intentional and aligned with the Pathway to Excellence ® framework.…”