Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Daring to Disagree is Important

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “The biggest catastrophes that we've witnessed rarely come from information that is secret or hidden. It comes from information that is freely available and out there, but that we are willfully blind to.”  Margaret Hefferman Throughout our lives, we often receive message that conflict is negative, and we should strive for agreement.  But … [Read more...]

When Will the Bullying in Nursing Stop?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN It broke my heart to read an assignment from one of my graduate students about her experiences with being bullied as a new nurse.  She wrote, "I was demeaned by my preceptor for being stupid.  She told me I did not have a brain. I was afraid to speak up.  It resulted in many sleepless nights, callouts and emotional stress for me."  This … [Read more...]

Promoting a Culture of Learning

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit one of two Dedicated Education Units (DEU) that are a collaborative effort between the University of Southern Indiana and Deaconess and St Mary's Medical Centers.  These are well established DEUs with strong academic-practice relationships.  The impact of the DEUs on patient outcomes such as … [Read more...]

Becoming a More Authentic Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "I think we've been choosing boards of directors and many other leaders for the wrong reason. We choose people for their image, their charisma, their style and we should be choosing them for their integrity, for their character, and their substance." Bill George When we think about an authentic leader, we look for someone who is true to … [Read more...]

Five Things Nurse Leaders Can Learn From Dave Ramsey

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By Rose O. Sherman, Ed.D, RN, FAAN Dave Ramsey is a nationally known author, speaker and broadcaster, whose work focuses on getting people out of financial debt.  He has a loyal following of millions of Americans who rely on his advice.  He is widely considered to be one of the most trusted voices on financial matters.  I am a fan of Dave Ramsey and listen to his weekly … [Read more...]