The handwriting on the wall. Warning signs of impending job loss

Can nurse executives read the handwriting on the wall when they or another nurse executive are facing a forced resignation or termination? What are the warning signs of an eroding job position, including the relationship between the chief nurse executive and the chief executive officer? How much time does a nurse executive typically have in the job once the warning signs begin to show? The authors discuss these questions and specific tactics and strategies suggested by warning signs.