Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Six Key Nursing Leadership Competencies

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By Rose O. Sherman,  RN, EdD, FAAN Health care environments today challenge the skills of even the best nursing leaders.  Whether it is issues of retaining staff, concern about patient safety, meeting the budget or complying with regulatory rules, more demands are being made of professionals in nursing leadership positions.  In 2002, I was part of a research team … [Read more...]

6 Ways to be a More Strategic Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action comes, stop thinking and go in.”  Napoleon Bonaparte I was recently talking with a nurse executive from a free standing community hospital.  As she looks at the future health care landscape, it has become clear to her that her organization is not well positioned for the changes … [Read more...]

Are You Addicted to Meetings?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “I think they should consider giving Oscars for meetings: Best Meeting of the Year, Best Supporting Meeting, Best Meeting Based on Material from Another Meeting.” — William Goldman, screenwriter, novelist. Managing time is very challenging for nurse leaders in today's environment.  A colleague recently told me that she had little time to … [Read more...]

The Nurse Leader Within

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "If you think people are negative, then you better check your attitude."  John Maxwell A nursing leader recently told me that she was losing enthusiasm for her job and becoming very cranky with her staff.  "This is just not me and I am not being the best leader that I can be."  I think many of us can relate to the feelings that she … [Read more...]

Building Your Nursing Leadership Agility Skills

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In a research study that I recently completed with a large sample of charge nurses, they reported that the pace of change in their work environments in response to shifting health policy is exhausting.  Managing the change is also one of their most significant leadership challenges.  Few leaders in health care today would argue with … [Read more...]