By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We are living in interesting times.  Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility. for their behavior.  The culture has instead become one of blame. Recently, nurse leaders have talked with me about professional nurses who don't document care in the EHR and then … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new nurse manager recently sought guidance on how much time she spent in direct care. She asked the important question - When should I jump in and when should I jump out? I am not setting good boundaries. This nurse manager's unit is short-staffed. She feels guilty about her nurse-patient ratios. Her solution has been to do … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse turnover in 2023 was down to 18.4%. Part of the reason for this decline in turnover is that health systems are rethinking antiquated employment practices that have led nurses to seek new positions. Nurse leaders are also rethinking how they should view turnover. A medical-surgical manager recently told me that she had 35% … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Transitioning to a new manager role has never been more challenging than in today's environment. As I do leadership development workshops, I notice how many leaders now report that they are new to their roles. Below are 10 of the biggest challenges these managers are talking about right now: Achieving Work-Life Balance—With … [Read more...]