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
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
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
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...]
When Leaders Show Favoritism
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It is human nature that we have more in common with and an easier time relating to some people than others. Leaders often favor nurses who accomplish their assignments with the least direct supervision, organizational drama, and overall disruption. It can be … [Read more...]
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