Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Today’s Registered Nursing Workforce

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN This past week, I had the opportunity to do a webinar on Nurse.com related to the US Healthcare Workforce providing advice on what nurses should think about as they plan their future careers.  In preparing for this program and reviewing the most recent data available,  I learned a great deal about our nursing … [Read more...]

How the World Sees You

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A young nurse leader new to her position recently asked me who she should emulate in her role.  While there are many great leader role models, what ultimately makes a great leader is the ability to be an  authentic person.  As I explained to this young leader, you will be at your best when you are able to leverage your unique strengths and … [Read more...]

How Nurse Leaders Can Create Psychological Safety for Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "When a leader makes the choice to put the safety and lives of the people inside the organization first, to sacrifice their comforts and sacrifice the tangible results, so that the people remain and feel safe and feel like they belong, remarkable things happen."   Simon Senek Over the past decade in healthcare, there has been a … [Read more...]

An 80% BSN Workforce by 2020 – Will We Make It?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts” ……Daniel Patrick Moynihan The Future of Nursing report was issued by the Institute of Medicine in December of 2010.  The report has 8 recommendations.  Recommendation 4 is to increase the proportion of nurses with a baccaulaureate degree to 80% … [Read more...]

How to Have that Crucial Conversation

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN  When I talk to nurse leaders about books that they would recommend to new leaders, one that is high on the list is the book Crucial Conversations.  I have noticed it on the bookshelves of so many leader office that I have visited.  One nurse leader  referred to the book as her leadership bible.  I just seem to be having many more of these … [Read more...]