Episode 95: Creating a Culture of Care with Thom Rowe

Healthcare Leadership Excellence · Jul 22, 2024 · 39m

In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Podcast, I welcome Thom Rowe, a retired nurse leader with over three decades of experience in healthcare.

Thom starts by recounting his journey from a bedside nurse in a critical care unit to a leader in surgical services. His leadership path began during a hectic shift when he was unexpectedly put in charge. This ignited his passion for leadership.

He talks about the mentorship from a nurse manager who believed in him, helping him develop his skills, ultimately leading to roles as a nurse manager and later a house supervisor in various hospitals…