Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Leading an Aging Nursing Workforce

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   I recently finished editing an issue of a nursing leadership journal that focused on leading an aging nursing workforce.  I found in my own review of the literature that there was surprisingly little guidance for nurse leaders on this topic.  Yet it is an important global challenge.  Wise nurse leaders know it is important to … [Read more...]

Rebuilding a Nursing Career if You are Fired

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The other day, I was reading an online discussion board where a new graduate had posted a question about how to handle future interviews if you were fired from a first position.  Most of those answering her question suggested that she should be honest in job interviews.  They correctly observed that recruiters often learn the truth from … [Read more...]

Ten TED Talks Every Nurse Leader Should Watch

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN What if a short 15-20 minute video could capture the essence of a very creative person's thinking on a challenging topic?   Well there are such videos out there and they are totally free - known as TED talks.   TED is a nonprofit devoted to ideas worth spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from … [Read more...]

Exiting a Difficult Job Situation Gracefully

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN How do you leave a difficult job situation without conveying anger?  This was a question asked of me by a Chief Nursing Officer who was leaving a hospital that she dearly loved after ten years in the role. Her new CEO had made it clear that their relationship was not working for him.  He had little interest in trying to rebuild it.  She was … [Read more...]

Using the One Thing to Improve Your Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The things that are most important don't always scream the loudest."  Bob Hawke This week, I will be doing a closing session at a conference where the focus is on building healthy work environments.  In talking with the the planners, they wanted to be sure that participants left this educational event with a plan to do at least one … [Read more...]