Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Managing New Graduate Fear and Anxiety

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAA I have recently spoken with two classes of senior nursing students who will transition into practice in the next few months. The good news is for them is that jobs are plentiful in most specialty areas. The not-so-good news is that this is probably one of the most challenging times for new graduates to transition into professional … [Read more...]

The Nurse Manager Role in Recruiting Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A senior nursing student excitedly told me about a position she had just been offered in critical care.  I asked her if she had met or talked to the nurse manager - she said no - just the recruiter. My heart sank. Nurse leaders tell me that they are spending far more time on recruitment than in recent years with the turnover … [Read more...]

Skip Level Career Conversations

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN           Eleanor Roosevelt once observed that “no one can make us feel inferior without our consent.” But the sad reality is that some people will try to quash our dreams. Unfortunately, sometimes these people are in leadership roles where they should be encouraging our development. In my 18 … [Read more...]

Retention in Turbulent Times

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC             With nurse turnover now exceeding 19% nationally, staff retention is now a key priority in virtually all healthcare environments. What makes it even more challenging is that the problem is happening in a Post-COVID environment. Nurse mental health and well-being are … [Read more...]

The Nurse Leader Role in Onboarding New Staff

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Recruitment and retention are challenging today. Even excellent leaders find themselves with surging turnover rates and spend more of their time on recruitment.  Yet, the leader's role does not end with recruitment. Staff retention begins with a good onboarding experience. Unfortunately, some nurse managers delegate these … [Read more...]