By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We have lost our rituals, a charge nurse recently told me. She observed that "before COVID in our unit, we ate lunch together, took breaks together, and celebrated birthdays and baby showers......we don't do any of that now, and the culture has become so … [Read more...]
The Healthcare Unknown Knowns Post-Pandemic
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What will happen with health systems post-pandemic? It is a question that worried nurse leaders are more frequently asking me. These concerns fall into the category of what Donald Rumsfield describes as the unknown knowns. Unknown knowns are when we can look … [Read more...]
Risky Policies with Staffing Shortages
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The State of North Dakota is now seriously impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Experts report that their current infection rate is what one would expect to see in a war-torn country. Long against any COVID restrictions, the governor mandated mask-wearing on … [Read more...]
Using After Action Reviews
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A leader recently described to me her experience with staff redeployment from her unit during COVID-19. It had been somewhat of a disaster for various reasons, mostly related to a lack of planning. Given the possibility of a second COVID resurgence in her geographic area this Fall, there is a strong likelihood that staff could … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with Staff Who Work Remotely
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN "How do I stay connected with my staff who work remotely?" This is a crucial leadership topic because many nurse leaders have staff who now work remotely. Some have acknowledged that they have not been intentional in staying connected - initially thinking that the remote work was just a temporary situation. Now almost six … [Read more...]
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