Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Teaching Empathy

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some of the most troubling conversations I have with leaders today concern a growing number of nurses who seem to lack empathy. Caring for patients in a way that projects concern and empathy has always been a core value in nursing. Leaders see an increasing number of new graduates who view nursing as a potentially well-paying job … [Read more...]

Rethinking Unit Turnover

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse turnover in 2023 was down to 18.4%. Part of the reason for this decline in turnover is that health systems are rethinking antiquated employment practices that have led nurses to seek new positions. Nurse leaders are also rethinking how they should view turnover. A medical-surgical manager recently told me that she had 35% … [Read more...]

Ten New Manager Challenges Today

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Transitioning to a new manager role has never been more challenging than in today's environment. As I do leadership development workshops, I notice how many leaders now report that they are new to their roles. Below are 10 of the biggest challenges these managers are talking about right now: Achieving Work-Life Balance—With … [Read more...]

When HR is Missing in Action

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Is it just our health system, or is HR also missing in action in others?  I have repeatedly been asked this question over the past year. The beginnings of the problem in most health systems can be traced back to the seismic shifts that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, HR and other 'nonessential' functions went … [Read more...]

Becoming a Better Listener

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When leaders ask me what one key thing they can do to become better leaders, my answer is always the same: We can all improve our leadership by being better listeners. We have data from nurses that suggests we could be doing a better job in this area. What could your organization do to increase your work satisfaction?  That … [Read more...]