Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Managing Rumors

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By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Young managers often ask me about the rumor mill and whether or how to best manage it.  The problem with rumors especially negative ones is that it can be like a virus that takes over and destroys and healthy work environment.   Rumors and gossip fly especially during times of organizational change.  Staff often imagine the worse in the … [Read more...]

Finding the Right Mentor

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN So many young nurse leaders today don't have mentors.  This is unfortunate because mentors can be invaluable in helping you with your professional development.  It is very different than coaching or being a preceptor that you received when you were a new graduate where the focus is usually on the improvement of … [Read more...]

Onboarding New Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to teach and talk with large numbers of new millennial nurse leaders about their experiences transitioning into leadership at conferences and as co-facilitator of the ANA new nurse manager program.  How did you decide to become a nurse leader? is an interesting question to ask these nurses … [Read more...]

New Evidence on Why Nurse Managers Matter

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Historically, we have had evidence that indicated the impact of nurse managers on nurse retention, satisfaction and engagement.  What we have lacked is research demonstrating linkages between nurse manager ratings and the impact on specific patient and nurse outcomes.  A 2017 Press Gainey Study on Impact of Nurse Managers  released … [Read more...]

Leading Your Night Shift

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I was recently asked the question by a nurse manager about how to manage the night shift when you are not there.  It is a great question and one that managers often struggle with.  You want to be supportive and visible.  Yet at the same time, you get caught up with the chaos of the work leaving little time to think about how to best support … [Read more...]