Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Security in Healthcare Today

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Several weeks ago, I attended the American Academy of Nursing meeting in Washington, DC. The growing problem of physical assaults and violence on healthcare staff was discussed with a focus on gun control. Not surprisingly, the murder of a nurse and social worker at Methodist Hospital Dallas was top of mind for many … [Read more...]

Rethinking Meetings

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN All of us have probably had the experience of attending a meeting where there were no outcomes, and the conversation drifted way off the subject of the original intent of the meeting.  Participants leave meetings like this feeling de-energized and perhaps even angry that their time has been wasted.  It can become difficult to maintain … [Read more...]

Learning to Listen

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What could your organization do to increase your work satisfaction?  That question was asked in the July 2022 ANA pulse survey with almost 12,000 RN respondents. Not surprisingly, improved wages and staffing ranked number one and number two. The third highest priority was genuinely listening to my voice and addressing my … [Read more...]

When No One Wants to Work Nights

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Hospitals are 24/7 - right?  We all know that when we apply to work in them. So how should leaders react when young nurses come to them right out of orientation (sometimes with doctor's excuses for mental health and wellbeing) and say they can't work nights? This phenomenon is happening right now all over the county. What to do … [Read more...]

Why Friendships at Work Matter

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Do you have a best friend at work?  It is a question on the Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey. During leadership sessions, I am sometimes asked why that question is even on the survey. The answer was easy. Gallup has found staff who have a best friend at work are more engaged and less likely to leave. Fast forward to today, … [Read more...]