Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Don’t Burn Bridges

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently talked with a young nurse leader who is very distressed at how she is being treated by her current employer.  She has found a new position that she thinks will be much better for her.  She is very angry and her inclination is to share her dissatisfaction with others.  My advice to her was simple ----resist the temptation.  … [Read more...]

Leaders Should be Lifelong Learners

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   Many years ago, I was teaching a Nuts and Bolts Leadership course at a large medical center where I worked as the  Chief of Employee Education.  The course was designed for beginning leaders from all departments in the hospital.  One day I received a call from a highly regarded senior leader in the organization asking me if he … [Read more...]

Recovering Quickly from Leadership Mistakes

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I recently had a young leader call me and ask my advice about a situation where she had clearly made a mistake.  One of her staff told her something very personal and asked her to keep it confidential.  Later during a discussion with a charge nurse on the unit, the leader betrayed the confidence.  The nurse found out and became very … [Read more...]

Leaders Speak in an Amplified Voice

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This week's political events involving North Korea are a good reminder for all leaders that when in leadership roles, you have an amplified voice.  Even casual remarks not intended to be inflammatory can take on serious meaning when they come from leaders.  A Chief Nursing Officer once told me that she was "thinking aloud" as she … [Read more...]

Lowering our Expectations

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  By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN         Do you become very frustrated when..... Your leaders don't demonstrate the transparency in communication that you think is essential to a healthy work environment. Your staff want to put in their 12 hours and take little interest in certification or continuing their … [Read more...]