Nurses must figure out how to burn bright and not burn out, says this nurse leader.
Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, EMBA, IBCLC, RNC-NIC, was born and raised on a small Caribbean Island, where she says she developed a deep appreciation of academics from an early age. Dr. Henderson holds dual doctoral degrees, PhD and DNP, and master's degrees in business, public health, anatomical sciences, and advanced nursing practice with a sub-specialization in nursing education. She also holds undergraduate degrees in biological sciences, chemistry with a minor in microbiology and nursing.
Dr. Henderson now serves as the University of Florida College of Nursing’s sixth dean and chief administrative officer. Additionally, she is the associate vice president for nursing education, practice and research, and holds the position of system chief nurse executive for UF Health. She has worked for the past two decades to promote and implement sustainable integration of clinical research and clinical operations with an equity lens within health care systems. Her research focus areas include leadership, breastfeeding and global health.
On our latest installment of The Exec, HealthLeaders sat down with Dr. Henderson to discuss her journey into nursing, and her thoughts on trends in the nursing industry. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs should provide both physical and mental health resources, such as gyms and scheduled breaks, to improve nurse wellbeing.
Nurse leaders should train and educate nurses on how to eat and exercise properly, to help them take better care of their mental and physical health.