By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "I am not upset that you lied to me. I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you." - Fredrich Nietzsche Kate Smith asked her nurse manager for a letter of reference for admission to a graduate nursing program. Her manager assured her that she was a great candidate for the program and she would be happy to write the letter. Kate … [Read more...]
2012 – Is There Still a Nursing Shortage?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am often asked the question as to whether there is still a nursing shortage in the United States. A simple yes or no answer does not tell the whole story of what is happening in health care today and how it has impacted the nursing workforce. What is also true is that the answer in the short-term may be different than it could be in … [Read more...]
Five Great New Year Resolution Ideas for Emerging Nurse Leaders
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Everyday we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future self". Daniel Goldstein We will soon be in a 2012, a brand new year. It is not unusual to establish goals for ourselves both personally and professionally that we hope to achieve during the year. There is good research to support the fact that the act of … [Read more...]
What New Graduates Need from their Nurse Leaders
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN It may not surprise you to learn that the highest turnover in most nursing organizations occurs with new graduates in their first year of nursing practice. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (2011) in the United States reports that this turnover is 25 percent a year. This is a significant issue when you consider … [Read more...]
The Business of Caring
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am currently conducting research with Chief Nursing Officers to determine their perspectives on what is needed in emerging nurse leader development. A recurring theme from these seasoned nurse leaders is the increasing importance of leaders who both understand the business of healthcare and embrace the need to accept responsibility to … [Read more...]
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