Little research exists about the stress of technology on nurses in practice today. I would encourage you and your staff to participate in this research. Study Link … [Read more...]
When You Are Managing Difficult Staff
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During almost every workshop I conduct, nurse leaders today express frustration about working with some staff who make things so difficult in the work environment. Consider the following example from a critical care manager: I am new, so maybe some of my staff are testing how far they can go in conversations with me before I … [Read more...]
Upskill Your Nurse Leaders with the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership
We are pleased to partner with the New England ONL again to present the Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership next month. You don't need to be an ONL member to register. We have one session for nurse managers and a second for emerging leaders. These highly interactive and highly rated sessions present the latest strategies for leading in our new world of work. If you have any … [Read more...]
New Generation Z Slang To Know
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every new generation uses unique terms that may or may not be familiar to their leaders. Consider the following story from a nurse manager: Several months ago, several of my new nurses told me that I was "brat'. I don't have kids, and initially, the word brat seemed derogatory to me, but they assured me that this was a huge … [Read more...]
When You Are in Conflict with Your Boss
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the most challenging leadership situations is conflict with your boss. We all experience this at some point in our careers. It has become even more prevalent during turbulent times with high executive turnover. Managing conflict well is challenging for most nurse leaders under the best circumstances. When the conflict is … [Read more...]