Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

The “Selling” Aspect of the Nurse Leader Role

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We're All in Sales Now - Some 1 in 9 workers still earn a living in traditional sales. The other 8 in 9 are engaged in "non-sales selling." We devote upward of 40 percent of our time on the job to moving others."   Daniel Pink Most nurse leaders would probably not consider themselves to be in sales.  Daniel Pink in his new highly … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Promote Professionalism in Nursing Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “It is interesting to note that despite a clear, legal definition of nursing’s role, the goal, the processes and the outcomes of nursing practice - the behaviors associated with this professional role are not consistently evident in the practice setting." Maria O’Rourke, DNSc, RN, FAAN I often hear seasoned nurse leaders complain about a lack … [Read more...]

Building Your Nursing Leadership Agility Skills

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In a research study that I recently completed with a large sample of charge nurses, they reported that the pace of change in their work environments in response to shifting health policy is exhausting.  Managing the change is also one of their most significant leadership challenges.  Few leaders in health care today would argue with … [Read more...]

The Smart Phone Dilemma in Nursing Today

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Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A growing number of our nursing workforce are members of Generation Y.  Most are what author Don Tapscott describes as digital natives.  Their communication and social lives take place in a very wired world using smart phones as their main connective device .  Most of this generation even sleeps with their phones next to their pillows.  … [Read more...]

Building Career Capital in Nursing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice."  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar One of the questions that I often get asked by students involves how they can advance themselves in their careers.  Some are looking for the magic bullet that will quickly propel their careers forward.  But the reality is that … [Read more...]