Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Nursing Leadership Today: Why It is Hard

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am worried about our nurse leaders. This is probably the most challenging time in my lifetime to be a leader.  Nurse leaders tell me they are tired, worried, and quickly burning out.  This comes as no surprise as we look at what is happening today with the COVID-19 pandemic.  No region is being spared this time around from the … [Read more...]

Risky Policies with Staffing Shortages

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               The State of North Dakota is now seriously impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Experts report that their current infection rate is what one would expect to see in a war-torn country. Long against any COVID restrictions, the governor mandated mask-wearing on … [Read more...]

Convincing Nurses to Take the COVID Vaccine

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The news this week on the vaccine front is very encouraging. The Pfizer vaccine should be available soon, and research so far indicates that the efficacy level is high. Great news for nurses on the frontline right - not so fast. Nurse leaders across the country are beginning to confide in me that the next battleground will be … [Read more...]

Viewing COVID as a Healthcare Disaster

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN               Nurse leaders are struggling with staff emotional reactions to the COVID crisis. Reports of negativity, incivility, bullying, and tribalism are on the increase. Nurses openly criticize their leaders. I am often asked why this is happening now. Maybe, we are … [Read more...]

Monitoring the Unforeseen Risks from COVID

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How do you anticipate the unknown unknowns from the COVID experience?  It is a question that many nurse leaders are asking themselves today.  In an excellent article in this month's Harvard Business Review, The Risks You Can't Foresee, three business experts attempt to provide some guidance on evaluating novel risks. These risks … [Read more...]