By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A wise mentor once told me that just because you are not hearing about something as a leader does not mean that it is not happening. I have realized throughout my career that this is sage advice. A nurse manager recently talked with me about her director, who had instructed her, "Don't be so negative and focus on what is wrong - I … [Read more...]
Maintaining Situational Humility
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN 2022 has barely begun and nurse leaders find themselves struggling to stay on top of nurse illnesses, childcare issues, and positive COVID tests as the Omicron virus barrels through the country at breakneck speed. I interviewed a nurse manager the other day who told an interesting story about their first nursing … [Read more...]
Initiate a Returnship Program in 2022
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Even when the current COVID surge begins to subside in 2022, the nursing shortage will continue for a very long time into the future. The number of nursing jobs is projected to escalate with the aging population. Nurses will have new career opportunities, and some of that work can now be done at home. The Department of Labor … [Read more...]
Managing Your Expectations in 2022
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse leader recently told me - I have been so disappointed in 2021 to look at what is happening to the nursing profession. The focus seems to be on the money, on personal needs - everything but the patient. I am having trouble staying optimistic. This leader is certainly not alone in her frustration. I remember early in my … [Read more...]
The Social Determinants of Work Health
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Justin Montgomery is a nursing director in the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System. In a recent retention webinar, we talked about factors that promote healthy work environments and nurse retention. Justin noted the following in the chat, "Much like we know that improving health is not happening solely by interactions with … [Read more...]
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