By Rose O. Sherman, Ed.D, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN There is a new phenomenon occurring in the nursing workforce. Experienced nurses (sometimes long-term employees) are quitting their positions. An ICU director related the following story that I have heard versions of from many leaders in the last … [Read more...]
The Leader’s Circle of Influence in Managing Turnover
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse retention has become a priority leadership concern nationwide. We lack real-time national data, but anecdotal evidence suggests that current turnover in many settings may far exceed the 19% reported at the end of 2020. Hiring experienced staff to replace them is … [Read more...]
When the Victim is Your Friend
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Last week, the unthinkable happened. A grandmother was grocery shopping in the middle of the day in a suburban grocery store in South Florida with her one-year-old grandson. Seemingly out of nowhere, a troubled man with a history of schizophrenia walked up to their shopping cart as the … [Read more...]
The Power of Mindfulness in Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A nurse manager asked me for advice on how to slow down. She said she was worried about her ability to maintain the pace of work that she had set for herself. These concerns are not unique to this nurse leader. In our chaotic and fast-paced healthcare environment, it can be challenging to slow down, observe, and listen to what … [Read more...]
When Things Seem Out of Control
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During a recent workshop last week, a critical care director noted that she feels like she is white water rafting right now with staffing challenges adding which is “hard for me as a major control freak.” Things up to this point in her career, her unit had been pretty … [Read more...]
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