By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders often avoid small talk. Many have a directive style of communication and are task-driven. In ordinary times, this style of communication may have worked, but not today. Many in our nursing workforce, including frontline leaders, have been exposed to sustained trauma over the past 18 months. What is needed is … [Read more...]
The Hear Us Out Campaign
Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The American Association of Critical Care Nurses just launched a Hear Us Out Campaign to inform the public about the perspective of nurses and urge the unvaccinated to reconsider. The point is to let the public know that a hospital without nurses can't save your life. I applaud this effort. Too many healthcare leaders today are … [Read more...]
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was coaching a young leader the other day. Her CNO was concerned because although she had good potential, she lacked emotional intelligence. In talking with her, I realized that she expected staff to get used to the way she is - unfiltered and sometimes abrupt. Even in … [Read more...]
Your Net Thriving Score
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders have been asking me if there is an easy-to-use instrument to measure their nursing staff's wellbeing. Many health systems have robust wellbeing strategies but don't know if they are impacting the well-being of staff. Quantifying success is crucial … [Read more...]
Stay Interviews as a Retention Strategy
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nursing turnover is on the rise in even the very best organizations. 2020 was a tumultuous year, and not surprisingly, many nurses are reconsidering their work and life priorities. I rarely talk with a nurse leader today who is not worried about retaining … [Read more...]
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