By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Just before the start of nurse's week, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States today. Now some of you may think that this advisory does not extend to happen within work settings, but you would be wrong. Loneliness can happen in any setting, including work, if staff … [Read more...]
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Creating a Battle Buddy Program
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The US Army has a program called Battle Buddies. Battle buddies help each other get through difficult situations and stop soldiers from self-isolating when things become challenging. For the army, it has been mission-critical in building teamwork among the troops and … [Read more...]
Why Friendships at Work Matter
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Do you have a best friend at work? It is a question on the Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey. During leadership sessions, I am sometimes asked why that question is even on the survey. The answer was easy. Gallup has found staff who have a best friend at work are more engaged and less likely to leave. Fast forward to today, … [Read more...]
Co-Managing in a Teaming Environment
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Frontline nurse managers are exhausted and burned out. Many are also frustrated as they try to lead in what one manager described as "a culture of discontent." The role seems to grow more challenging by the day. Some are seriously thinking about leaving leadership. Changes in the nursing workforce are have brought changes in … [Read more...]
Focusing on the Power of Connection
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently asked me on a webinar if there was one thing that she could do in her retention efforts with her new nurses that would cost very little money. I did not hesitate in my answer - work diligently on establishing solid connections between … [Read more...]