Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Knowledge Transfer on High Turnover Units

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The national bedside nursing turnover rate increased in 2017 to 16.8%, a 2% increase in one year (NSI, 2018). Much of this nursing turnover continues to occur in the first three years of practice. The overall vacancy rate for RNs in the US is now 8.2% nationwide with some geographic areas experiencing severe shortages. High … [Read more...]

Improving your Organizational Skills

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By Rose O. Sherman I received an email from a blog reader who wanted suggestions and tips for becoming more organized in a Nurse Manager role.  This is a great topic because it is so easy to become overwhelmed with work in front-line leadership positions. I use the analogy of a sandwich - with managers being the filling in the middle.  There is pressure from above to … [Read more...]

Becoming Less Defensive

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new nurse manager asked my advice on how she could become less defensive.  She noticed that every time her director offered a suggestion about how something could have been done differently, she found herself reacting to what she was perceived as criticism.  On one level, she knew her reaction was irrational but she was also … [Read more...]

Three Leadership Success Factors

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Young nurse leaders often ask me how they can stand out among other high performers.  The reality is that there is no secret sauce but there are certain leadership behaviors that do get noticed.  Part of the reason is because many leaders don't make the commitment or take the time to invest in these success factors. Success Factor … [Read more...]

Managing a Promotion from Within

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Promotions from within can be tricky.  Not everyone will be thrilled that you were selected for the position.  While having work experience in an organization when you accept a leadership role is often a tremendous advantage but it can also present some unique challenges.  On the positive side, you will not have the steep learning … [Read more...]