Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

6 Ways to be a More Strategic Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action comes, stop thinking and go in.”  Napoleon Bonaparte I was recently talking with a nurse executive from a free standing community hospital.  As she looks at the future health care landscape, it has become clear to her that her organization is not well positioned for the changes … [Read more...]

The Nurse Leader Within

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "If you think people are negative, then you better check your attitude."  John Maxwell A nursing leader recently told me that she was losing enthusiasm for her job and becoming very cranky with her staff.  "This is just not me and I am not being the best leader that I can be."  I think many of us can relate to the feelings that she … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Promote Professionalism in Nursing Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “It is interesting to note that despite a clear, legal definition of nursing’s role, the goal, the processes and the outcomes of nursing practice - the behaviors associated with this professional role are not consistently evident in the practice setting." Maria O’Rourke, DNSc, RN, FAAN I often hear seasoned nurse leaders complain about a lack … [Read more...]

The Smart Phone Dilemma in Nursing Today

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Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A growing number of our nursing workforce are members of Generation Y.  Most are what author Don Tapscott describes as digital natives.  Their communication and social lives take place in a very wired world using smart phones as their main connective device .  Most of this generation even sleeps with their phones next to their pillows.  … [Read more...]

Where are the Nurse Leader Candidates?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Where are the nurse leader candidates?"  This question came in an email last week from a human resource director in a smaill town who was having little success in recruiting a director of nursing.  He noted that every hospital in his area was having the same experience in trying to recruit nurses for leadership roles.  My advice to him was … [Read more...]