Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Meeting the Needs of Our New Graduates

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  It is again spring and many nurse leaders are already interviewing candidates for their nurse residency programs.   It may not surprise you to learn that the highest turnover in most nursing organizations occurs with new graduates in their first year of nursing practice.  The RN Work Project  funded by the Robert Wood Johnson foundation and conducted by nurse … [Read more...]

Leader Behaviors that Contribute to Nurse Satisfaction

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC We know from a wide range of research studies that the relationship with one's immediate supervisor plays a critical role in satisfaction and retention.  Research done by the Gallup corporation indicates that the four most valued qualities in leaders are trustworthiness, compassion, stability and the ability to foster hope.  Although … [Read more...]

Delegating in Leadership Roles

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN       When I talk with managers especially those new to their roles, they will often tell me that they have challenges with delegation.  A good example involves staffing changes. Often staff want time off after the schedule is posted, and then ask their managers to find someone who will switch shifts with them.  … [Read more...]

Be a More Positive Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN If we look at the volatility in healthcare today, it is easy to become discouraged and negative.  Many leadership discussions begin and end with a focus on budget and performance metrics and sometimes the news is not good.  Staying positive and upbeat can be challenging in a leadership role yet it is critical for our own health and that of … [Read more...]

Key Skills for Future Nurse Executives

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the challenges in leadership development is to design programs and experiences that will prepare emerging leaders for a future that could look very different from our current environment.  In an important new article in Hospital and Health Networks The Rapidly Evolving Role of Nurse Executives, author Laurie Larson went to … [Read more...]