By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When I was growing up, my mother often told me to be sure to leave the party before I was asked to. Although the advice she gave was meant to be applied in social situations, it is equally applicable for our professional endeavors. There are times in everyone's career when it is time to move on either to a different position or to … [Read more...]
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Pre-Selections for Nurse Leader Roles
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of our blog readers recently wrote about a situation where an outside candidate was hired for a leadership position that was not made available to other potential candidates in the organization. The lack of transparency of selection in some job searches can be very challenging. There are situations where you may in good faith apply for … [Read more...]
Being the Inside Candidate for a Nurse Leader Role
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A colleague of mine recently called and asked for advice about managing herself as the "inside candidate" among a highly qualified pool for an executive role in her organization. The good news for my friend is that business research increasingly indicates that highly qualified inside candidates when selected usually have a smoother … [Read more...]
Rethinking Nursing Professionalism
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A blog reader recently asked me whether I thought some aspects of "nursing professionalism" might be racial or generational constructs. It was an excellent point because ideas about professionalism are tied to our cultural upbringing and experiences. Leaders often talk to me about what they perceive as a "loss of professionalism … [Read more...]
Ten Reasons Why Redesigning Nursing Care Delivery is Hard
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems have prioritized piloting a team-based nursing care delivery redesign project as part of their 2024 strategic plan. Medical-surgical units are often selected as high-priority because they are challenging from both a recruitment and retention standpoint. Nurse leaders often find they need help with how to get … [Read more...]