By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse Managers have one of the most challenging roles in healthcare today. They are at the frontline of care and usually among the first to witness trends in both the workforce and workplace. I pay close attention to the questions they ask during the leader development session and pre-workshop focus groups that I conduct. Here are … [Read more...]
Framing Professionalism and Professional Identity Through the Lens of Professional Branding
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most of my presentations are targeted toward nurse leaders. If I have one, my superpower is identifying the trends and challenges we are experiencing in nursing today and then pragmatically suggesting leadership tools and strategies for nurse leaders. I never try to sell myself as an inspirational or motivational nurse's week keynote … [Read more...]
Developing Leaders Using Leadership Book Clubs
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems today face strong financial headwinds in 2025. Not surprisingly, CNOs frequently ask me about cost-effective ways to provide ongoing development for their nurse managers and emerging leaders. Professional development staff are so tied up with onboarding and the professional development of clinical staff that they … [Read more...]
Teaching Staff to Connect Before Care
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Last week, I spent Friday at Children's Hospital Colorado as part of their 5th Annual Nurses Leading the Way Initiative, a partnership between the Hospital, UCH Health, and the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus in honor of the late Dr. Mary Krugman. We kicked the day off with a 90-minute virtual session on Developing Your … [Read more...]
Making a Graceful Exit at a Difficult Time
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN To economize and prepare for the economic challenges ahead, some health systems have already begun eliminating nursing leadership roles, impacting numerous loyal, hard-working nurse leaders. How do you leave an employer who downsizes you out of a position without conveying anger? I recently talked with a leader who found herself in … [Read more...]
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