Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The Wise Approach to Feedback

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN "I feel like I am walking on eggshells with some of my staff. I try to give them direct feedback, and then they tense up and tell me that I am harsh. If I use the feedback sandwich, all they hear is the good stuff and shut out everything else I say. How should I change my approach?" These comments from a nurse manager are echoed … [Read more...]

What’s Trending with Nurse Leaders

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As we enter the last quarter of 2024, it is good to step back and look at the challenges at the top of nurse leaders' minds. The following is what is trending as I work with and do focus groups with nurse leaders across the country: There is a massive increase in interest among college students in nursing as other fields … [Read more...]

New Generation Z Slang To Know

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every new generation uses unique terms that may or may not be familiar to their leaders.  Consider the following story from a nurse manager: Several months ago, several of my new nurses told me that I was "brat'.  I don't have kids, and initially, the word brat seemed derogatory to me, but they assured me that this was a huge … [Read more...]

When You Are in Conflict with Your Boss

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the most challenging leadership situations is conflict with your boss.  We all experience this at some point in our careers. It has become even more prevalent during turbulent times with high executive turnover. Managing conflict well is challenging for most nurse leaders under the best circumstances.  When the conflict is … [Read more...]

Managing Yourself as a Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It was interesting that when I conducted nurse manager focus groups in preparation for my 2024 AONL keynote, many focus group participants identified self-management as a significant challenge in today's environment.  Consider the story one manager told: I manage a very large unit and have close to 100 direct reports. Some days, I … [Read more...]