Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Power of Helping Staff Feel Like They Matter

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurses feel like they no longer matter as individuals to their organizations.  A Surgeon General’s report issued in 2023 called for workplaces to do a better job of protecting employee mental health. The report stated that one of the “essentials” for well-being at work is “mattering,” the belief that you are valued and essential … [Read more...]

Leading Remote Teams

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN An increasing number of nursing jobs are becoming either virtual or completely remote. Leading teams today is challenging, but establishing strong teamwork and a sense of community becomes even more difficult when you have staff who work remotely. Consider a story a nurse leader shared during a session: My Case Managers are … [Read more...]

Have a Bias for Action in Your Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I conduct focus groups with young nurses for organizations, I repeatedly hear a theme: They don't see any loops being closed on problems and challenges. It is one reason why many pull back from shared governance efforts. It is critical today that nurse leaders have a bias for action. When a problem or challenge is within a … [Read more...]

Using the Pareto Principle in 2025

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“The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.”  Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don't even know where to start - there are so many things we could do differently. This manager is not alone - knowing where and how to spend your time in … [Read more...]