Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Nurse Leader Resolutions for 2014

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN A friend recently told me about his plans for New Year's eve.  He would be hosting a "Burning Bowl" ceremony with a party after it.  The Burning Bowl ceremony is a fire ceremony that has been a tradition of the Unity Church for about 50 years. According to Rev. Mary Lacalle, a Unity minister who officiates at Burning Bowl ceremonies, "This … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Insight: Avoiding 5 Key Mistakes in Goal Setting

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”   Mother Teresa This is a good time of year to take some time to reflect on your leadership and life.  2014 will be here in less than one week and it is a great opportunity to set some personal or professional goals.  Yet, research has shown that many of us … [Read more...]

Why a Sense of Community Matters on Nursing Units

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone."   Margaret Wheatley The Holiday season is a joyful one for most but not all of us.  For some people, it raises issues … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Insight: Reduce Your Stress by Learning to Say No

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best."   John Maxwell This is a very busy time of the year and many leaders find themselves very pressured for time.  Learning how to manage your  limited time and energy is an important skill to learn to be effective leader.  To do this well, you have to be willing to say no to … [Read more...]

Nurse Leader Future Scan: The Blockbuster Drug of the 21st Century

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN It has been described as the blockbuster drug of the 21st because of the potential it has to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs and make care environments safer.  Yet, this blockbuster drug will not come from the pharmaceutical industry.  Instead, it will be happen as a result of changes in the healthcare culture.  The … [Read more...]