Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Creating a Cultural Oasis in a Less than Healthy Work Environment

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The Magnet Conference will be held this week in Orlando. Hospitals achieving this designation are notably among the best in the country. Healthy work environments are a core feature. Yet, the truth is that only 8% of hospitals in the US are currently Magnet designated. Many nurse leaders find themselves working in organizations where … [Read more...]

When Metrics Become Punitive

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What happens when our performance metrics become punitive? This is unfortunately happening in some healthcare environments. I have recently talked with two nursing directors who are on disciplinary performance plans because of low patient experience scores in some clinical areas under their supervision.  Both feel that there … [Read more...]

How Do You Know That To Be True?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new graduate complains to her manager that her preceptor "has it out for me."  The manager patiently listens to the story.  It sounded to her like the preceptor was simply giving the nurse some developmental feedback. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary about the situation or what was said.  The new graduate ended the story by … [Read more...]

The Rules of Engagement in Interim Leader Roles

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently asked by a colleague if I would write a blog about the rules of engagement when in an interim leadership role.  Although the use of interim nurse leader roles is common at all levels, there is little guidance out there for those who choose to pursue these roles especially outside of placement by traditional executive … [Read more...]

Do You Self-Sabotage?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. I saw this recently with a young nurse manager that I have been coaching.  She was upset that she was not moving up the organizational ladder as quickly as she had hoped to.  At the same time, she had failed to apply for some good opportunities that had opened blaming her procrastination and … [Read more...]