Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

When a Staff Member Resigns

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I recently had a former employee of mine call me for advice.  He was leaving his position and unsure of how much notice to give.  I asked him what he thought would be reasonable. He replied, "the problem is that I would really like to give a month's notice but my boss acts out every time someone leaves and suggests that they consider leaving … [Read more...]

Today’s Registered Nursing Workforce

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN This past week, I had the opportunity to do a webinar on Nurse.com related to the US Healthcare Workforce providing advice on what nurses should think about as they plan their future careers.  In preparing for this program and reviewing the most recent data available,  I learned a great deal about our nursing … [Read more...]

How the World Sees You

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A young nurse leader new to her position recently asked me who she should emulate in her role.  While there are many great leader role models, what ultimately makes a great leader is the ability to be an  authentic person.  As I explained to this young leader, you will be at your best when you are able to leverage your unique strengths and … [Read more...]

An 80% BSN Workforce by 2020 – Will We Make It?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts” ……Daniel Patrick Moynihan The Future of Nursing report was issued by the Institute of Medicine in December of 2010.  The report has 8 recommendations.  Recommendation 4 is to increase the proportion of nurses with a baccaulaureate degree to 80% … [Read more...]

C-Suite Competencies in an Era of Health Reform

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Many young nurse leaders aspire to executive roles in health care and wonder what key competencies they will be expected to have in this changing health care environment.  A study released in April 2014 by the American Hospital Association titled Building  Leadership Team for the Health Care Organization of the Future provides some … [Read more...]