Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Four Laws of Creativity

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I often marvel at the creative ideas of others and wonder where the inspiration came from.  In an outstanding new book, The Creative Curve, Allen Gannett debunks many ideas about creative genius.  Most new innovation is actually an iteration of something that has already been done.  Developing new ideas is a process which Gannett … [Read more...]

Nurse Engagement Starts with the Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The other day, a nurse manger talked with me about her unit's Gallup Q12 scores.  They were disappointing.  I asked her to think about her own level of engagement.  She said she had withdrawn from her work because she felt so overwhelmed with her new responsibilities.  We know that engagement starts with the nurse leader coach. … [Read more...]

The Human Costs of Mergers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It seems that each week, there are more announcements about impending mergers of health systems.  The American Hospital Association recently released a study that indicates that mergers have the potential to achieve results in the following three areas: Mergers decrease costs due to economies of scale, reduced costs of … [Read more...]

The Case for Strengths-Based Leadership

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By  Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC,FAAN You will have many opportunities to lead during your own lifetime. As you will learn, the path to great leadership starts with a deep understanding of the strengths you bring to the table.”  Tom Rath and Barry Conchie This week, I am attending the Gallup Strengths Summit along with 1500 other coaches from around the world. … [Read more...]

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...]