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Making a Graceful Exit at a Difficult Time

May 12, 2025 by rose

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN To economize and prepare for the economic challenges ahead, some health systems have already begun eliminating nursing leadership roles, impacting numerous loyal, hard-working nurse leaders. How do you leave an employer who downsizes you out of a position without conveying anger?  I recently talked with a leader who found herself in … [Read more...]

When Nursing is Not Your Passion

May 5, 2025 by rose

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN For several years, nurse leaders have told me that many new graduates are entering nursing but seem to lack the calling and purpose to do the work. With the economy in turbulence and AI on the rise, nursing seems to be a safer career choice for employability than other majors. Students are being directed to nursing by career … [Read more...]

Assuming Good Intentions

May 1, 2025 by rose

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently discussed her efforts to implement a cultural reset on her unit in a session. She told the following story: I have been in my role for almost a decade. The recent uptick in staff conflict has startled me. Some of my team members have become so negative that they automatically default to assuming the worst … [Read more...]

About Those Meta Glasses

April 28, 2025 by rose

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN For quite some time, nurse leaders at the frontlines of care have been reporting that they often feel like the device police. Keeping staff away from their phones and without their AirPods has been challenging in many settings as the number of Generation Z nurses who grew up wearing these devices increases. Now, nurse leaders have … [Read more...]

Stop Apologizing For Things You Don’t Control

April 24, 2025 by rose

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There are times in leadership when apologizing for things outside your control can be the right thing to do, but not always. So many nurse leaders today tell me that they are saying "I am sorry" multiple times each day, and it is burning them out. Consider the story below from a young manager: For a long time, I thought my … [Read more...]

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