By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In recent focus groups and sessions I have conducted, some nurse managers now report an interesting new trend - NPs who want to return to Acute Care Environments in staff nurse roles. While the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role is among the fastest-growing and generally one of the higher-paying roles in healthcare, recent data … [Read more...]
The Power of Cognitive Rounding
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In our current healthcare landscape, we are seeing a massive shift in the experience levels of our frontline staff. In recent blogs, I have been discussing the "Inverted Pyramid"—where our most experienced nurses are moving into leadership or retirement, leaving a foundation of novice nurses who are technically capable but still … [Read more...]
Three Hospitals Under One Roof
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently reviewed the Press Ganey Health Safety 2026 report, and one finding stopped me in my tracks. It’s a concept they call "Three Hospitals Under One Roof." As I talk with nurse leaders across the country, I often hear a common frustration: "Rose, I feel like I’m managing three different organizations depending on the … [Read more...]
Scheduling Touchpoints with Your Generation Z Nurses
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN For Gen Z, work is deeply relational. They don’t just want a boss; they want a coach who is invested in their growth. Unlike previous generations who might have viewed "no news as good news," Gen Z interprets silence as a lack of support. In my leadership sessions with nurse managers, I often hear, "Rose, I feel like I'm … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask New Graduates During Interviews
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN We are entering the time when organizations begin hiring for their nurse residency programs. I am a firm believer that nurse managers need to be involved in the selection process, as the manager-nurse relationship is critically important. Transitioning from a student to a professional nurse is a high-stakes period, and as we have … [Read more...]
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