By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently spoke with a very frustrated nurse manager. "I have a new graduate nurse," she said, "who is clinically brilliant. She can cite evidence-based practice and master new technology in a day. But her communication is abrasive, she doesn't seem to read the room, and she’s already creating conflict on the team. Shouldn't … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse burnout is on the rise, and leaders are struggling to manage it amid a turbulent time in healthcare. It has become a primary driver of nurses leaving the profession. The 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) found that of the nurses who intend to leave the workforce in … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most of the time, as I talk with nurse leaders about work boundaries, they err on the side of not setting clear boundaries. Recently, as I talk with nursing directors, some tell me that they have nurse managers who see the role very differently, are less engaged, or assume less professional responsibility than they should. A director … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Recent data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing indicates that 22% of the current nursing workforce will be eligible to retire within the next five years. Some of these nurses are expert clinicians working in acute care environments. Their nurse managers rely on them to serve as role models, preceptors, and charge … [Read more...]