By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The nursing workforce has shifted dramatically, and the traditional "pyramid" of experienced nurses mentoring new grads today often looks more like a "rectangle" – or sometimes, even an "inverted pyramid" – where a significant portion of your team has limited clinical experience. This isn't just about onboarding; it's about how … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every week, you are probably updated on the performance metrics your unit is achieving. For many managers, these numbers feel like a cold verdict on their leadership. Data fatigue is a reality in healthcare. Harder yet is to get your nursing staff's attention or concern, who may roll their eyes and think more attention is being paid … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I had a recent conversation with a soon-to-be-nurse, the daughter of a friend. I asked her what she is most worried about as she enters practice. She told me that, "all of us are worried about the same thing - we are stressed and anxious about making mistakes. It seems that in every clinical we did during the program, the nurses … [Read more...]