Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Imposter Nurse Manager

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN How many of you feel like imposters?  I asked this question at an ANA workshop for new nurse managers.  A surprisingly high number of the managers in attendance raised their hands.  Most were very young nurses with less than 2 years in a manager role.  Their reaction was not surprising and feelings about imposter syndrome are even felt by … [Read more...]

Avoid Self-Limiting Beliefs

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently spoke with a new nurse manager only six months in the role with feelings that she was not cut out to be a leader.  There is strong evidence that the first year of leadership is the most challenging and one in which we are likely to make many mistakes.  Yet aside from being new, I pointed out to this young nurse that her … [Read more...]

The Art of Managing Resignations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A colleague recently observed that resignations are very poorly managed in her  organization.  Even when you try to do the right thing and give notice, the leadership in her organization makes it clear that you are no longer part of the team.  Once the person has left the organization, their performance is often criticized and their … [Read more...]

Giving New Graduates Career Advice

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN An academic colleague recently told me that she had spoken to a class of senior students about career options in nursing.  She was very surprised that all but 3 students out of a class of 100 planned to move into an advanced practice role such as NP or CRNA.  She asked me how this could be and where were these young students getting … [Read more...]

Timing in Work and Life

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Leaders know the importance of timing in their work and lives but what we may not know is that there science behind timing that can inform our lives and work. In his new book, When: The Scientific Secret of Perfect Timing, Daniel Pink takes cutting edge research and explains how we can use it to our advantage.  His findings have … [Read more...]