Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Generational Differences in the Nursing Workforce

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN This past week, I was interviewed by Robin Farmer from the Minority Nurse about generational differences in the nursing workforce.  She asked an important question - is some of what we are seeing just differences in one's life stage versus a true generational difference?  There are certainly some differences such as communication … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Insight: Instilling Hope in Your Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Each crisis seems final because it is new."  George Eliot I often ask nurses what qualities they look for in their leaders.  Not surprisingly, nurses seek leaders who are trustworthy, ethical, fair, appreciative and approachable.  Increasingly, nurses also tell me that they want to work for leaders who are hopeful about the future, and … [Read more...]

Is There Ageism in Nursing?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of my former graduate students who is rapidly approaching her 60th birthday posed an interesting question to me the other day.  Is there ageism in nursing?  She  had recently left a position after a number of years and was seeking employment.  Things seemed different to her during this job search.  Even with the economic downturn, … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Insight: Keeping Staff Engaged in their Work

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Are your staff engaged in their work?  If you are like most nurse leaders, your answer to this question is probably that some staff are but others are not.  A 2013 State of the American Workplace Report from the Gallup organization indicates that only 30% of US employees are actively engaged in their work.  In the report, they have 3 key … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Insight: Are You an Idea Killer?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I occasionally get emails from young emerging nurse leaders who read this blog or other articles that I have written.  Some letters are quite compelling as these young leaders ask for advice on dilemmas that they face in the work environment.  The following is an email that I received last week - reprinted with permission of the author … [Read more...]