Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

FMLA Use is Skyrocketing in Nursing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There is a growing trend in nursing that is not being discussed at the national level: the skyrocketing use (and sadly abuse) of FMLA by nurses, especially in acute care environments, and its impact on nurse staffing. Almost every health system I have worked with over the past year has reported the same phenomenon—a growing … [Read more...]

Setting Boundaries: When Nurse Managers Go Too Far

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most of the time, as I talk with nurse leaders about work boundaries, they err on the side of not setting clear boundaries. Recently, as I talk with nursing directors, some tell me that they have nurse managers who see the role very differently, are less engaged, or assume less professional responsibility than they should. A director … [Read more...]

Helping New Graduates Avoid the Generation Z Stare

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a discussion with a group of Assistant Nurse Managers about the Generation Z stare—is it a real thing, and how do we help our new graduates avoid doing it to leaders, colleagues, and patients? Fortunately, some of these ANMs were Generation Z themselves, so that they could offer some perspective. The discussion began … [Read more...]

Managing Seasoned Nurses Who Disengage

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Recent data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing indicates that 22% of the current nursing workforce will be eligible to retire within the next five years. Some of these nurses are expert clinicians working in acute care environments. Their nurse managers rely on them to serve as role models, preceptors, and charge … [Read more...]

When Self-Scheduling Becomes Selfish Scheduling

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By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse self-scheduling (which did not exist when I started nursing) empowers nurses to choose their own shifts. While it can lead to a more satisfied and engaged workforce, it also introduces a host of challenges that require careful navigation and robust management strategies. From a nurse manager's perspective, implementing … [Read more...]