Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Credibility Matters in Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   Recently, I was talking with a new graduate who had made the decision to leave her unit after only six months.  She had no plans to return to school and would be seeking a similar role in another organization.  When I asked why, she told me that she did not trust her nurse manager because she had observed a lack of follow … [Read more...]

Framing Proposed Healthcare Changes

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"Leaders manage meaning when others are unable.” Gail T. Fairhurst By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I spoke with a nurse manager this week who told me that her staff is scared about proposed changes to Medicaid in the new legislation being discussed.  She works in a small rural hospital where 75% of the patient case mix have Medicaid as their payer.  Cuts to Medicaid … [Read more...]

Battling Imposter Syndrome in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN How many of you feel like imposters?  I asked this question last week at an ANA workshop for new nurse managers.  A surprisingly high number of the managers in attendance raised their hands.  Most were very young nurses with less than 2 years in a manager role.  Their reaction was not surprising and feelings about imposter syndrome are … [Read more...]

Free Nurse Leader Resources for Development

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am often surprised at how many new nurse leaders don't get any formal nursing leadership development from their organizations.  For these leaders, it is important that they take the responsibility to educate themselves.  There is strong evidence that the best leaders are the best learners and they do it continuously.  As an outcome of … [Read more...]

Unlearning Our Sacred Cows

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN How many sacred cows do you have?  These may be ideas, rituals or processes that you adhere to because you so strongly believe in them.  But what happens when the context of a situation changes and your sacred cow is no longer relevant.  I was reminded this week of how difficult it can be to challenge our "sacred cows" in nursing.  These are … [Read more...]