Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Compassionate Care and the Bottom Line

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Caring and compassion are often considered "soft factors" that while important in healthcare are not what really influences the achievement of performance measures or maintaining financial viability.  A study entitled  Building-Compassion-into-the-Bottom-Line released this week by the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care refutes those … [Read more...]

The Pay Gap Between Men and Women in Nursing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Research reported in March 24/31 2015 issue of JAMA has opened a nationwide discussion about the pay inequality in nursing.  The study findings indicate that male nurses make on average $5,100 more than their female colleagues.  The data was drawn from National Nursing Samples conducted between 1988 and 2008 and American Community Surveys … [Read more...]

Building Your Own Personal Brand

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Few nurse leaders  probably spend time thinking about managing their careers by establishing a strong personal brand.  You may not even think you have one but the reality is that you do.  A strong personal brand is what you are known for and how you present yourself to the world.  It is the impression that you make and the reputation that … [Read more...]

The Impact of High Deductibles on Healthcare – A Trend to Watch

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN 2014 marked one of the first years in recent decades where there as a noticeable slowdown in healthcare spending.  Initially, most of the slowdown was attributed largely to the movement of reimbursement to a value-based system.  On closer examination, healthcare economists now suggest that the bigger impact factor in the slowdown of spending … [Read more...]

From the Other Side of the Bed

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN What is hospitalization today like from the patient' point of view?  That is an interesting question which I sought to answer last week from my own experience.  On Monday January 12th, I had a Right Total Knee Replacement.  I spent four days in one of our best community hospitals.  What is unusual about having Total Knee Surgery is that … [Read more...]