Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Gen Z Nurses are Ghosting Your Unit Councils (and How to Fix It)

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The landscape of our workforce has shifted dramatically, yet many of our professional governance structures remain frozen in a 1990s time capsule. When I talk to nurse leaders across the country, a common frustration emerges: "We have the councils, but we can't get anyone to show up—especially our younger nurses." Press Ganey data in … [Read more...]

From Peer to Leader: The Invisible Friction of Being Promoting From Within

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN An increasing number of new nurse leaders today are internal promotions from within their own unit or organization. A strong business case can be made for internal leadership hires. The research indicates that they are less likely to leave positions once selected because they are familiar with the culture, organizational norms, and … [Read more...]

Managing the Escalation of Violent Behaviors in Healthcare

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In almost every session I do, nurse leaders talk about the escalation of violent behavior from patients and family members. Almost everyone agrees it is out of control, but solving the problem is complex. Many health systems have clear behavioral guidelines and a zero tolerance for incivility and violence. But enforcing these rules … [Read more...]

Nursing Leadership in the New World of Work – March 24th Workshop

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I am excited to partner with the NW ONL chapter to offer this important workshop on Nursing Leadership in the New World of Work to nurse leaders nationally. In this highly interactive session, we will discuss what is happening in our healthcare environment and the new tools and strategies nurse leaders need to future-proof their leadership. These programs are excellent to watch … [Read more...]

Bridging the Experience Gap: Hardwiring Patient Surveillance on Your Unit

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As I look at the landscape of acute care today, I see a profound shift that keeps many leaders up at night. We are leading a workforce with a high concentration of novice nurses—talented, eager, but fundamentally lacking the "clinical mileage" that seasoned veterans rely on. When we talk about patient safety in this context, we often … [Read more...]