Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Social Determinants of Work Health

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Justin Montgomery is a nursing director in the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System. In a recent retention webinar, we talked about factors that promote healthy work environments and nurse retention.  Justin noted the following in the chat, "Much like we know that improving health is not happening solely by interactions with … [Read more...]

When Staff Crave Normalcy

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Not another variant - I just want this to be over.  This is what nurses are telling their leaders this week. While leaders are cautiously optimistic that the Omicron variant will respond to the vaccine and will not be as deadly as the Delta variant, we do not yet know. Living in this state of change and ambiguity has become very … [Read more...]

Tours of Duty – The New Nursing Career Phenomena

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               I am coming to grips with the reality that I am lucky if a new nurse stays with me for even two years. This is a whole new way of looking at nursing - it is less about joining a team and more about tours of duty on a career path.  The goal is to keep gaining … [Read more...]

Conducting Stay Interviews with Nurse Residents

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               A nurse leader recently asked me how to stop the churn of new graduates. She noted that recent graduates come into her health system, complete their residency program and then leave to travel or take other positions. We are in a constant state of onboarding. … [Read more...]

Resurrecting the Baylor Plan

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               There is a saying that everything old is new again.  There is truth to that as there are few truly original new ideas or initiatives.  Right now, health systems are looking for ways to accommodate nurses with scheduling and focus on well-being. Some are … [Read more...]