Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Promoting Staff Accountability

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "You can’t change the standard of practice unless you know what to do when you show up."   Maria O'Rourke, DNSc, RN, FAAN We are living in interesting times.  Ethicists have commented that there has been a change in the willingness of individuals to accept responsibility. for their behavior.  The culture has instead become one of blame. … [Read more...]

The Art of Giving and Receiving Advice as a Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "I really need your advice".   During the course of our careers, we either ask or are asked this question numerous times.  When done well - both parties benefit from the experience.  But this sometimes does not happen.  Those giving advice sometimes overstep their boundaries or move outside their area of expertise.  Advice seekers may take … [Read more...]

The Disconnect Between Nurse Leaders and Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN When I interview our Generation Y nurses asking why they are pursuing a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, I  inevitably receive the same answer ----- I want to bridge the gap between nurse leaders and staff.   Our research work with new emerging nurse leaders indicate that  they  have little understanding and appreciation of the … [Read more...]

Chief Nursing Officer Advice to Emerging Nurse Leaders – 2014

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In a previous blog, I mentioned that each year in my Introduction to Nursing Leadership graduate course, my students select a chief  nursing officer in a health care agency to interview.  The students have a list of questions that they ask and then add some of their own.  I enjoy these reading these interviews because they highlight the … [Read more...]

Becoming a Strategic Thinker

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I was recently talking with a healthcare executive recruiter from BE Smith, a major search firm in the United States.  I asked her - What key skill are employers looking for in a leader?  She replied that it is the ability to think strategically.  That is a competency that everyone is looking for today.  Figuring out a winning strategy in … [Read more...]