By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN So far, 2020 is turning out to be a very different kind of year. Nurses Week, traditionally a high point of recognition is muted with many facilities postponing or modifying activities due to COVID-19. We all understand that it is not business as … [Read more...]
When Being a Hero is a Liability
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What if working with COVID-19 patients leads to a nurse suffering overt or covert discrimination? You may read this and think it could never happen - but think again. Many people are fearful today of being infected. Nurses and other healthcare workers on the front-line workers are seen as potential carriers of the virus. I … [Read more...]
Why Upstream Thinking Matters
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently asked by a critical care nurse whether I believed that if there is a second wave next winter, we will be better prepared to deal with it. Her concern was that she was not sure she would be willing to work in her role through another crisis where … [Read more...]
A Stoic Mindset in Challenging Times
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The COVID-19 pandemic is testing even the most optimistic of leaders. Unlike most crisis situations, there is no discreet end to this. When the new normal begins is up in the air. We see some states starting to reopen but public confidence will play a huge … [Read more...]
When Deviance is Normalized
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The acute emergency situations surrounding COVID-19 have led to changes and deviations in nursing practice. A good example, albeit not the only one, is the use of PPE. Many health systems have moved from past "best practices" in the use of protective equipment to "good enough" to manage the situation given the shortages. … [Read more...]
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