By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Steve Jobs died on October 5th. Many consider him to be an innovative genius who will be viewed historically in the same way as we view Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein. Although he lived only 56 years, he had a remarkable life. The company he co-founded and led, Apple Inc., is globally renown for cutting edge work … [Read more...]
Carefronting: A New Approach to Managing Conflict
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us" Stephen Covey One of the most significant challenges that nurse leaders at every level in an organization face is the management of conflict. In today's environment, nursing teams are composed of staff from different … [Read more...]
Charge Nurse Perspectives on Frontline Nursing Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN This week, I am attending the Sigma Theta Tau 41st Biennial Convention in Dallas, Texas. For those of you not familiar with Sigma Theta Tau, it is an international nursing honor society with chapters in 86 countries. I am attending the conference to present the findings of a research study that was done in 2010 involving charge nurses and … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Finding a Nurse Leader Mentor
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN You may know that you want to be a nurse leader but are unsure about your next career step. A good mentor can open doors to new learning and help you grow as an emerging nurse leader. Unlike the preceptor relationship which you may be familiar with in the clinical setting, a mentor provides career guidance and help you become more aware … [Read more...]
What Competencies do Nurse Leaders need Today?
A Nursing Leadership Competency Model 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, the … [Read more...]
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