Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Learning from Your 360-Degree Assessment

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurse leaders have the opportunity at some point in their careers to have a 360-degree leadership assessment.  These assessments can be extremely valuable learning tools if viewed in the right way. Some leaders may feel insecure about the findings. I am currently working with a non-healthcare leader who is focused on figuring … [Read more...]

Managing Difficult Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In our leadership development workshops, managers often ask about how best to manage difficult staff members. These are the nurses who you dread having conversations with because they lack emotional intelligence, and the ability to accept feedback.  My advice is always to enter the conversation with good intentions. We can all be … [Read more...]

Creating a Cultural Oasis in a Less than Healthy Work Environment

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The Magnet Conference will be held this week in Orlando. Hospitals achieving this designation are notably among the best in the country. Healthy work environments are a core feature. Yet, the truth is that only 8% of hospitals in the US are currently Magnet designated. Many nurse leaders find themselves working in organizations where … [Read more...]

Self-Care for Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In today's health care environment, it can be challenging for nurse leaders to maintain a healthy balance between the demands of their work and their own needs for rest and recharging.  Many leaders work 12-14 hours every day and have challenges setting boundaries around their work. During one of my research projects, I interviewed a new … [Read more...]

Re-engaging Seasoned Nurses

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By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN So how do I re-engage a nurse who tells me that she is retiring in three years and just wants to be left alone to do her work and finish her time?   This is a hard question that many managers tell me that they find themselves dealing with.  Some of their most highly seasoned and knowledgeable nurses are no longer willing to become … [Read more...]