By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many nurse leaders keep lists of the tasks they must do while at work. Lists can be valuable to keep you on track. Just as a checklist can guide you on what to focus on when you are working - it can also be used to help you set boundaries at work. I like the concept of a going-home checklist. The National Health System in the UK … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am always intrigued by interesting questions and situations our blog readers pose.  One struck a chord recently when a leader wrote that the culture in her organization is such that time off is prioritized to accommodate those who have kids versus those that don't. This experienced leader tells the following story: I don't have … [Read more...]

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new nurse manager recently sought guidance on how much time she spent in direct care. Her unit is very short-staffed. She feels guilty about her nurse-patient ratios.  Her solution has been to do direct care herself. The staff loves that she is so supportive of her. But here is the problem, she is burning out. She has no time to do … [Read more...]