Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Managing our Time

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Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "All of us spend time doing ridiculous things that are a complete waste of time simply to avoid going out of our comfort zone" - Dr. Stephen Covey Many of you may have more effective time management on your goals list for 2012.  It is unsatisfying to work extremely hard during your shift yet come home feeling both exhausted and guilty about … [Read more...]

Five Great New Year Resolution Ideas for Emerging Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Everyday we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future self".   Daniel Goldstein We will soon be in a 2012, a brand new year.  It is not unusual to establish goals for ourselves both personally and professionally that we hope to achieve during the year.  There is good research to support the fact that the act of … [Read more...]

Professional Nursing Boundaries in a Facebook Age

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The rapid rise of social media such as Facebook, Google + and Twitter are changing the nature of social communication.  Facebook alone has 800 million active users globally.  With this increase in online networking, the traditional boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship may seem less clear and many health care organizations don't have … [Read more...]

Courage in Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In the past, courage has not been recognized as an important attribute for nurse leaders.  This is changing.  In my recent conversations with current nurse leaders about what our future nurse leaders will need, the ability to act courageously is increasingly part of the discussion.  Without question, innovation is needed in health care … [Read more...]

When Your Manager does not Support Your Career Goals

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "No one can make us feel inferior without our consent"  Eleanor Roosevelt It happened again last week.  One of our young, rising star nurse leader graduate students came to talk with me about a dilemma she was having at work.  We had just met earlier in the day with her mentor who is a senior leader in her organization.  The mentor was … [Read more...]