Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Promoting the Value of Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders of Medical-Surgical units find themselves in a tough place in today's tight nursing job market.  It has grown increasingly more challenging to recruit new nurses. The media message is clear on both TV shows and in the movies. The excitement in healthcare is found in critical care units, emergency departments, … [Read more...]

Do We Collaborate Too Much?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There is much discussion today about the importance of both interprofessional practice and education.  Healthcare quality is dependent on strong teamwork.  We have good evidence to suggest that when this teamwork is not present, there is an impact on communication, quality, safety and staff satisfaction.  The assumption is … [Read more...]

The Impact of Financial Stress on Performance

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In healthcare, we are rightfully concerned about stress and burnout in our workforce.  There are many strategies discussed to build resiliency including mindfulness, meditation, gratitude journals, exercise, sleep and a host of other interventions.  Notably missing from every list that I have looked at are interventions to help staff … [Read more...]

Onboarding New Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to teach and talk with large numbers of new millennial nurse leaders about their experiences transitioning into leadership at conferences and as co-facilitator of the ANA new nurse manager program.  How did you decide to become a nurse leader? is an interesting question to ask these nurses … [Read more...]

Key Financial Terms to Know

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I teach leadership development programs for nurse managers. Even experienced nurse leaders will often admit that their weakest leadership area is in the financial management of their units and departments. It is a new and important competency when you assume a leadership role. Through our leadership sessions, I have learned that … [Read more...]