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Creating a Positive Nursing Work Environment That Improves Retention
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- May 13, 2026
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Summary
A healthy work culture does not happen by accident; it is built through shared ownership, visible leadership, and a clear commitment to helping people feel heard. In this episode, Aine Davern, Deputy Director of Nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Ireland, shares how her organization used the Pathway to Excellence framework to strengthen an already positive practice environment after the challenges of the pandemic. She discusses how the hospital’s journey began through the Magnet4Europe research project and evolved into a deeper focus on staff well-being, belonging, meaningful recognition, professional development, and shared decision-making. Aine also explains how active councils, nurse-led quality improvement projects, and visible leadership helped create a culture where incivility is addressed quickly and everyone feels responsible for maintaining respect. Tune in to learn how one hospital built a workplace culture where nurses feel supported, empowered, and proud to lead change! About Aine Davern: Aine Davern is the Deputy Director of Nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Ireland, where she helps lead nursing practice, professional development, and culture-building efforts across the organization. She has been with Our Lady of Lourdes since 2015 and previously served as a Nurse Manager CNM3 at Beaumont Hospital for over 14 years. Aine holds an MSc in Leadership from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a Diploma in Leadership and Quality from the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, and a Diploma in Management and Employee Relations from the National College of Ireland. Her work centers on quality improvement, nursing management, staff well-being, and creating a positive practice environment where nurses feel valued and heard…