Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

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...]

Nurse Leader – Nursing Staff Relationships in an Era of Health Reform

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN When he was mayor of New York City, Ed Koch used to walk the streets and ask the question "how am I doing?".  This is a brave question and one that I would bet few of us ask our staff because we may not want to hear the answer.  My nurse leader colleagues have been telling me for the past several years that they feel their relationships with … [Read more...]

Why Quitting is Hard

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The American version goes like this - a quitter never wins and a winner never quits.......when done right however, there is a huge upside the quitting."   Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner I have a nurse leader colleague who finds no joy in her work.  For the past four years, her environment has become increasing more toxic.  Her … [Read more...]