Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Becoming a Systems Thinker

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Business and human endeavors are systems…we tend to focus on snapshots of isolated parts of the system. And wonder why our deepest problems never get solved.”  ―  Peter Senge When senior nursing leaders are asked about qualities that they seek in their emerging leaders, they are quick to mention the importance of systems … [Read more...]

An 80% BSN Prepared Nursing Workforce by 2020?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The future is already here.  It just isn't everywhere."   Marilyn Chow, DNSc, RN, FAAN This week, I am attending the American Organization of Nurse Executive's annual meeting in Boston.  Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is a keynote speaker. She is discussing progress on The Future of Nursing … [Read more...]

Predictions about the 2020 Workplace

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future". John F. Kennedy I am reading a very interesting book on the workplace of the future written by human resource experts, Jeanne Meister and Karie Willyerd. Based on their research that includes interviews with over 2000 employees and … [Read more...]

The Dilemma with the 12-Hour Nursing Shift

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In politics, the term third rail is a metaphor for any issue so controversial that it is considered to be highly"charged" and "untouchable".  Social Security in the United States is an example of a political third rail.  Anyone who dares to discuss these third rail topics will receive enormous push back.   I believe that 12-hour nursing … [Read more...]

5 Things You Need to Know About Health Care Financing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Our healthcare system is in critical condition.  Each year, fewer Americans can afford it.Fewer businesses can provide it. Fewer government programs can promise it for the future generation”.    Clayton Christensen I am sure that many of you are watching with interest the Presidential debates and the discussions about health care … [Read more...]