Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Exiting a Difficult Job Situation Gracefully

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN How do you leave a difficult job situation without conveying anger?  This was a question asked of me by a Chief Nursing Officer who was leaving a hospital that she dearly loved after ten years in the role. Her new CEO had made it clear that their relationship was not working for him.  He had little interest in trying to rebuild it.  She was … [Read more...]

Thinking Like a Nurse Futurist

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Change is the only law of life.  Those who only look to the past or present are certain to miss the future."  John F. Kennedy This week I am in Chicago attending the annual meeting of the World Future Society.  This is a society with a mission to investigate how social, economic and technological developments are shaping the future.  The … [Read more...]

Rethinking our Biases about Professional Motivations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Long ago, I was a nurse recruiter at a large VA Medical Center.  We had advertised a vacancy for a surgical intensive care unit nurse manager.  I was interviewing an excellent candidate with a strong ICU leadership background.  She had recently moved to a community that almost 50 miles from our medical center.  I was perplexed as to why she … [Read more...]

Why Nursing Managers Should Help Educate Nurses about Personal Finances

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a back seat to daily life."   Suze Orman A number of years ago, I had a professional colleague who taught an RN to BSN leadership course.  As part of this course, she included several classes on managing your personal finances.  The topics ranged from how to evaluate an employment package to … [Read more...]

Capitalizing on Your Nursing Management Strengths

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "The most effective leaders are always investing in their strengths."    Tom Rath & Barry Conchie The other day, I was talking with a nurse leader who is encountering some very challenging situations in her work environment that are testing her leadership.  In the course of our discussion, she spent a great deal of time discussing … [Read more...]