Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Do Nursing Units Need Geek Squads?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many hospitals now have care delivery redesign initiatives to more of a team-based approach as part of their strategic plan for 2024. This makes sense, especially in hard-to-recruit specialties such as Med-Surg Units, Telemetry, and Emergency Departments. Careful planning and open discussions with stakeholders are critical factors in … [Read more...]

Having a Crucial Conversation

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Some conversations are much more difficult than others, especially in the current environment where emotions are high and staff often feel unappreciated. When I ask leaders today about the tough conversations they are having with staff, the list often includes the following: An unwillingness to accept professional accountability … [Read more...]

Develop Your Frontline Leaders in 2024

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As you do your strategic planning for 2024, please don't forget that developing your leaders working in frontline positions should be a high priority. The seismic demographic shifts in the nursing workforce and changes in how nurses view their work post-pandemic have significantly impacted the role of frontline leaders. When I ask … [Read more...]

When the Side Gig is Not Nursing

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Last summer, I read a survey on ConnectRN that found a growing number of nurses (50%) have side gigs. Unlike what we have seen historically, these side gigs are not second jobs in healthcare but rather in other passions that nurses hope they can ultimately grow into fulltime businesses. Since reading that study, I have asked nurse … [Read more...]

Why Nurse Leader Rounding Matters

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN 2023 has been a challenging year, especially for frontline managers. Not surprisingly, we are seeing higher levels of burnout in this group. When we feel exhausted and burned out, the temptation is shut down emotionally and shut out sources of stress. This could include routine leader rounding. We can probably give a million excuses … [Read more...]