Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Give Every New Graduate a Battle Buddy

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Just before the start of nurse's week, the Surgeon General issued an advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in the United States today. Now some of you may think that this advisory does not extend to happen within work settings, but you would be wrong. Loneliness can happen in any setting, including work, if staff … [Read more...]

What New Graduates Need from Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During the next three months, health systems nationwide will begin to transition new graduates into their practice settings. This year's new graduates have had more direct clinical time than nurses who graduated last year. Still, their current skills may not be enough for the high-acuity environments in hospitals today. The patient … [Read more...]

Nursing School Enrollments Now Down

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The nation celebrates nurses this week. Yet sadly, all is not well with the profession. Last week, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing released some concerning nursing school enrollment data. The number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% in 2022, ending 20 years of enrollment … [Read more...]

Showing Appreciation This Week

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC So far, 2023 is turning out to be another challenging year in healthcare environments. Nursing shortages persist, and the financial picture for many health system finances is not good as costs continue to soar. Some hospitals have scaled back how much they do for nurses' week, and many managers have dug into their pockets for unit … [Read more...]

Imposter Syndrome and New Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new leader recently asked me whether the feeling of imposter syndrome and a fear of "people will find out that I don't know what I am doing" is normal with new leaders. I reassured her that this is quite common and not even restricted to those in a new manager role. Even new CNOs may feel it. It is crucial to understand what it is … [Read more...]