Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Managing The Text Message Call Out For a Mental Health Day

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It is two hours before the shift begins, and one of your Generation Z nurses has just sent you a text that states the following: "Hey, I’m really sorry, but I’m not in a good headspace to come in tonight. My anxiety is spiking, and I don't think I can be there." This is a familiar dilemma for many nurse managers today. You want to … [Read more...]

The Rise of the Nurse Entrepreneur

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A study released by St. Thomas University last month confirms what nurse managers have been telling me for the past few years. More and more nurses today are running businesses or doing side gigs in fields often unrelated to nursing. The research findings from the study include the following: Four in five nurses (80% of nurses … [Read more...]

When Self-Scheduling Becomes Selfish Scheduling

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By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse self-scheduling (which did not exist when I started nursing) empowers nurses to choose their own shifts. While it can lead to a more satisfied and engaged workforce, it also introduces a host of challenges that require careful navigation and robust management strategies. From a nurse manager's perspective, implementing … [Read more...]

AIxiety Career Pivots

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Young people today are worried. They will readily tell you that they feel that the path to a sustainable career trajectory enjoyed by their parents is no longer clear. This change has lead to the coining of a new term - the AIxiety Pivot. The phrase “AIxiety Pivot” was introduced by Jasmine Escalera, a career expert at Zety, in … [Read more...]

The Conundrum with Nurse Leader Span of Control

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders often ask me how their span of control compares to other industries. I usually answer that it is not even comparable - nurse leaders have so many more staff who directly report to them. I was reminded of this when I read an article recently in The Wall Street Journal titled, "Your Boss Doesn't Have Time to Talk to … [Read more...]