By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN For the first time in history, today's nursing workforce is composed of nurses from four different generational groups. It can be challenging for nurse leaders to guide their teams to get past their conflicts and communication issues to work together in harmony. If you are an emerging leader, it is likely that you are either from … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Finding a Nurse Leader Mentor
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN You may know that you want to be a nurse leader but are unsure about your next career step. A good mentor can open doors to new learning and help you grow as an emerging nurse leader. Unlike the preceptor relationship which you may be familiar with in the clinical setting, a mentor provides career guidance and help you become more aware … [Read more...]
What Competencies do Nurse Leaders need Today?
A Nursing Leadership Competency Model By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN Health care environments today challenge the skills of even the best nursing leaders. Whether it is issues of retaining staff, concern about patient safety, meeting the budget or complying with regulatory rules, more demands are being made of professionals in nursing leadership positions. In 2002, the … [Read more...]
Do You have what it takes to be a Nurse Leader?
10 Questions to ask Yourself By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN You may be wondering if you have what others look for in their leaders. If we look at the research that has been done both in nursing and the business world, followers do look for certain attributes in their leaders that help inspire confidence. So ask yourself these 10 questions. 1. Am I seen by co-workers … [Read more...]
Where have all the Nurse Leaders gone?
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN This is a question that we could be asking ourselves by the end of this decade. Even more critical is the concern about who will take their place. A Global Shortage of Nurse Leaders by 2020 The pending shortage of nurse leaders is a global problem. Throughout the world, the nursing workforce is aging. Twelve European countries are … [Read more...]
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