By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, NEA-BC, FAAN Many new nurse leaders achieve promotions because of their excellent clinical and problem-solving skills. Once selected as a leader, they want to continue to add value in this way. This style is a Superman approach to leading. You swoop in and fix problems, … [Read more...]
When Gossip Crosses the Line
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A manager recently told me that staff commented about the high level of gossip in the unit on a recent workplace assessment. She wanted some concrete rules about what constitutes gossip and when/how she should intervene as the leader. This was an excellent … [Read more...]
Learning to Rethink our Ideas and Beliefs
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The experience with COVID-19 has forced nurse leaders to rethink some of their core beliefs about nursing, health systems, and health policy. We can all become better at reflecting on our world view, our instincts, and … [Read more...]
Choosing Your Battles Wisely in a Turbulent Time
By Rose O. Sherman, Ed.D, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a non-nurse friend ask me why nurse leaders are not demanding that their nursing staff take the vaccine. This friend is horrified that nurses have gone on camera to discuss their anti-vaccine viewpoints and damage the educational outreach on vaccine education. He pointed out that these nurses are placing … [Read more...]
When the Nurse Leader becomes a Life Coach
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN On a recent webinar, a nurse leader observed that he feels like he has become a life coach in addition to being a leader. He is certainly not alone in this observation. As I told him, the good news is that your staff trust you, or they would not be having these conversations with you. The bad news is that these conversations can … [Read more...]
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