Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Showing Grace During a Turbulent Time

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Our current healthcare environment is difficult for staff and their leaders. The pandemic has taken a toll on our lives, and many of us are not at our personal best. I recently asked a leader what she had changed about her leadership during COVID - she told me that I show more grace. Before COVID, I was a really aggressive leader … [Read more...]

Strategically Offboarding Nurses Who Resign

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN   A recent survey conducted by the American Organization of Nurse Leaders highlights nationwide critical challenges with nurse staffing. Many health systems now have surging turnover, and recruiting experienced staff is difficult. Nurses close to retirement are leaving early, and many younger nurses are burned out and … [Read more...]

Improving Your Strategic Awareness

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               A nurse leader recently asked me what trends she should be paying attention to as we move into a post-pandemic environment. Like many nurse leaders, she had a "heads down" approach to her work during COVID and only focused on dealing with many challenges as … [Read more...]

Using Professional Influence to Promote Vaccinations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN             Vaccinations in the US are a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that we are making real progress in giving vaccines. The bad news is that there is a significant percent of the population (including healthcare staff) who are declining vaccination. … [Read more...]

Transitioning into Nursing Practice in a Turbulent Time

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have been asked to talk with several classes of senior nursing students about what the transition into practice could look like in the post-COVID environment over the next six months. It is a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that nurse staffing shortages now exist almost nationwide, so job opportunities will be … [Read more...]