By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it". Dwight D. Eisenhower Nurse leaders at every level report that one of their greatest challenges is simply to get their staff to come to work and meet their job expectations. I am often asked - how can I motivate my staff and keep them … [Read more...]
Why would Nurses want to be Led by You?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Good leaders make people feel that they are at the very heart of things, not the periphery. Everyone wants to feel that he or she makes a difference to the success of the team. When that happens, people feel centered and that their work has meaning" - Walter Bennis Why would anyone want to be led by you? That is a question that … [Read more...]
Managing our Time
Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "All of us spend time doing ridiculous things that are a complete waste of time simply to avoid going out of our comfort zone" - Dr. Stephen Covey Many of you may have more effective time management on your goals list for 2012. It is unsatisfying to work extremely hard during your shift yet come home feeling both exhausted and guilty about … [Read more...]
2012 – Is There Still a Nursing Shortage?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am often asked the question as to whether there is still a nursing shortage in the United States. A simple yes or no answer does not tell the whole story of what is happening in health care today and how it has impacted the nursing workforce. What is also true is that the answer in the short-term may be different than it could be in … [Read more...]
Five Great New Year Resolution Ideas for Emerging Nurse Leaders
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Everyday we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future self". Daniel Goldstein We will soon be in a 2012, a brand new year. It is not unusual to establish goals for ourselves both personally and professionally that we hope to achieve during the year. There is good research to support the fact that the act of … [Read more...]
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