Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

When the Victim is Your Friend

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN         Last week, the unthinkable happened. A grandmother was grocery shopping in the middle of the day in a suburban grocery store in South Florida with her one-year-old grandson. Seemingly out of nowhere, a troubled man with a history of schizophrenia walked up to their shopping cart as the … [Read more...]

The Power of Mindfulness in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager asked me for advice on how to slow down.  She said she was worried about her ability to maintain the pace of work that she had set for herself.  These concerns are not unique to this nurse leader. In our chaotic and fast-paced healthcare environment, it can be challenging to slow down, observe, and listen to what … [Read more...]

When Things Seem Out of Control

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN             During a recent workshop last week, a critical care director noted that she feels like she is white water rafting right now with staffing challenges adding which is “hard for me as a major control freak.”  Things up to this point in her career,  her unit had been pretty … [Read more...]

Managing New Graduate Fear and Anxiety

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAA I have recently spoken with two classes of senior nursing students who will transition into practice in the next few months. The good news is for them is that jobs are plentiful in most specialty areas. The not-so-good news is that this is probably one of the most challenging times for new graduates to transition into professional … [Read more...]

The Nurse Manager Role in Recruiting Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A senior nursing student excitedly told me about a position she had just been offered in critical care.  I asked her if she had met or talked to the nurse manager - she said no - just the recruiter. My heart sank. Nurse leaders tell me that they are spending far more time on recruitment than in recent years with the turnover … [Read more...]