Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Volunteers for Nurse Manager Focus Groups

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Hi, Emerging RN Blog Readers - Thanks to Those of You Who Have Volunteered - I Still Have Slots in All Sessions I need your help. I have been asked to give a research plenary at this year’s AONL conference. My presentation will be titled " The Evolving Role of the Nurse Manager in the New World of Work. " As part of this presentation, I would like to discuss nurse … [Read more...]

I Need Your Help and Input

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Hi, Emerging RN Blog Readers I need your help. I have been asked to give a research plenary at this year’s AONL conference. My presentation will be titled " The Evolving Role of the Nurse Manager in the New World of Work. " As part of this presentation, I would like to discuss nurse managers' perspectives of those currently in the role. If you are in a nurse manager role … [Read more...]

Becoming the CNO

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The following is a guest blog by Dr. Angela Prestia about her new book (the first of its kind) on becoming a CNO. Becoming the CNO: Science, The Stories, The Truth. Angela S. Prestia PhD MSN RN NE-BC As a novice nurse leader, I could have only hoped for a book that would have helped me understand myself and the professional journey ahead of me. So, seeing none, I have … [Read more...]

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...]