By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What if working with COVID-19 patients leads to a nurse suffering overt or covert discrimination? You may read this and think it could never happen - but think again. Many people are fearful today of being infected. Nurses and other healthcare workers on the front-line workers are seen as potential carriers of the virus. I … [Read more...]
Why Upstream Thinking Matters
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently asked by a critical care nurse whether I believed that if there is a second wave next winter, we will be better prepared to deal with it. Her concern was that she was not sure she would be willing to work in her role through another crisis where … [Read more...]
A Stoic Mindset in Challenging Times
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The COVID-19 pandemic is testing even the most optimistic of leaders. Unlike most crisis situations, there is no discreet end to this. When the new normal begins is up in the air. We see some states starting to reopen but public confidence will play a huge … [Read more...]
Never Again
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Winston Churchill is often quoted as telling the English population during World War II that "when you are going through hell - keep going." That is what nurse leaders are doing today as they lead through this COVID-19 crisis. Yet at some point, it will be … [Read more...]
When Deviance is Normalized
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The acute emergency situations surrounding COVID-19 have led to changes and deviations in nursing practice. A good example, albeit not the only one, is the use of PPE. Many health systems have moved from past "best practices" in the use of protective equipment to "good enough" to manage the situation given the shortages. … [Read more...]
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