By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Vaccinations in the US are a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that we are making real progress in giving vaccines. The bad news is that there is a significant percent of the population (including healthcare staff) who are declining vaccination. … [Read more...]
Transitioning into Nursing Practice in a Turbulent Time
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I have been asked to talk with several classes of senior nursing students about what the transition into practice could look like in the post-COVID environment over the next six months. It is a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that nurse staffing shortages now exist almost nationwide, so job opportunities will be … [Read more...]
Is It Okay for Nurses to Disengage?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It seems hard to believe that this week we celebrate a one-year battle with the COVID-19 pandemic. The census of COVID patients is dropping in most settings, and nurse leaders are looking toward the future. Yet, the nursing workforce today is not the same workforce as it was a … [Read more...]
Stay Interviews as a Retention Strategy
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nursing turnover is on the rise in even the very best organizations. 2020 was a tumultuous year, and not surprisingly, many nurses are reconsidering their work and life priorities. I rarely talk with a nurse leader today who is not worried about retaining … [Read more...]
When Leaders Show Favoritism
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It is human nature that we have more in common with and an easier time relating to some people than others. Leaders often favor nurses who accomplish their assignments with the least direct supervision, organizational drama, and overall disruption. It can be … [Read more...]
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