Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

What is Your Role?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager recently told me that a new nurse had questioned her about what she does in her role. She noted, "Initially, I found myself a little defensive - it appeared she was questioning my value on the unit. I then realized that she really doesn't know what my role is on the unit and probably is not the only nurse who is … [Read more...]

What We Are Not Talking About

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO recently asked me why no one is talking about the high volumes and serious admission delays we are seeing in hospitals nationwide. I am not sure why more is not being said about this, but the sessions and conversations I am having with leaders confirm her concern. We have a serious staffing and patient volume problem in many … [Read more...]

Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many hospitals now have care delivery redesign initiatives to more of a team-based approach as part of their strategic plan for 2024. This makes sense, especially in hard-to-recruit specialties such as Med-Surg Units, Telemetry, and Emergency Departments. Careful planning and open discussions with stakeholders are critical factors in … [Read more...]

Managing Staff Expectations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Charlie Munger is Warren Buffett's lifelong friend and professional colleague. He is well known for his practical advice and life wisdom. Charlie has been quoted as saying the following: "The first rule of a happy life is low expectations. If you have unrealistic expectations, you will be miserable your whole life. You want to … [Read more...]

How Nurses View Their Work Today: 10 Key Factors Nurse Managers Need to Know

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Today's Blog is a guest blog from Nelson Marquez, RN. Nelson Marquez is a dedicated nurse with eight years of experience in the field. He began his career in psychiatric nursing, developing a deep understanding of care in mental health. Drawn to the intensity of the operating room, Nelson transitioned to become an O.R. nurse, playing a vital role in surgical procedures. He … [Read more...]