Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Childcare Conundrum

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We have been polling leaders during the last five months during webinars about their challenges with leading staff during COVID. Up until about 6 weeks ago, the results were pretty uniform from group to group. The top three generally included staff fear and anxiety, negativity about frequent changes, and concern about personal … [Read more...]

Five Tips to Promote Stability in a Time of Chaos

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA, FAAN Research by the Gallup corporation has consistently found that what followers value most in their leaders is trust, stability, compassion, and hope. All are important but many leaders are struggling with how to create stability for staff in a time of great change. If there was ever a time when stability was important, it's right … [Read more...]

Monitoring the Unforeseen Risks from COVID

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How do you anticipate the unknown unknowns from the COVID experience?  It is a question that many nurse leaders are asking themselves today.  In an excellent article in this month's Harvard Business Review, The Risks You Can't Foresee, three business experts attempt to provide some guidance on evaluating novel risks. These risks … [Read more...]

In Case of Emergency – A Must See Nursing Film

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               This is one of the most compelling films about nursing that you will ever watch with a free online screening that ends today 10/22.  In Case of Emergency is a masterful documentary directed by Carolyn Jones with the Emergency Nurses Association's support. The … [Read more...]

When Disruptive Behaviors are Normalized

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This past weekend, I presented as part of a leadership program for the Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses. Feedback in the chat and polling reminded me of what a challenging time it is to be a leader. Much of the country is now headed into a second surge.  We know so much more about caring for COVID-19 patients and … [Read more...]