Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Boomerang Nursing Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN                 There is little to cheer about with nursing workforce trends, but one positive shift in hiring is the phenomenon of boomerang staff. The story often goes like this... One of my seasoned nurses got caught up in a flurry of resignations from our … [Read more...]

Fewer Nurses Working Fewer Hours

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The story is the same across the country. Nurse managers are perplexed at the number of younger staff who come to them asking to move from a full-time position to a part-time one.  For some, it is essential because of childcare but many describe the scenario that a nurse manager recently shared with me. I am shocked by the … [Read more...]

The Phenomena of Resignation Contagion

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The following story is told by many nurse managers across the country today: One of my best nurses resigned last week to take a travel position. I was very depressed by this but what happened next was even more concerning. The following week, three more of my nurses resigned. I am now frantic about the number of resignations … [Read more...]

Are Ideas About Professionalism Changing?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse leader recently mentioned that "she was mourning the loss of professionalism in nursing." She is not alone, as many nurse leaders have talked with me about the following issues that, through their lens, are unprofessional behaviors: Nurse's attire at work Tik Tok videos that nurses produce to share their … [Read more...]

What Have You Changed Your Mind About Since 2020?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What have you changed your mind about in the last two years (the workforce, nursing, and healthcare environment)? It is a question that I usually ask during coaching workshops. The experience with COVID has led to many nurse leaders changing their minds about leadership practices and beliefs that they may have deeply embraced for … [Read more...]