Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Visibility and Gratitude

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN             It is Christmas week and things are not good in many hospitals in our country right now. Staff is exhausted and overwhelmed with the surge of COVID patients. At the same time, many of the public continue to believe that the virus is either no more serious than the flu or … [Read more...]

One Step Closer to the End

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN This is the first week in many months that I have seen nurses smile when the press interviews them.  Many had tears of joy in their eyes as they received their COVID vaccine.  One nurse told a reporter, "I can keep doing this if I know I will be safe, and it is almost over." Collectively, we all know that although the next 2-3 … [Read more...]

De-Stigmatizing the Need for Mental Health Assistance

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN In the last four months, every study that I have reviewed indicates that nurses on the frontlines of the battle with COVID report deteriorating mental health. The current pandemic is equivalent to the type of trauma seen in wartime situations. Richard Tedeschi, an expert on trauma, tells us that PTSD is not inevitable (only 10% … [Read more...]

Tips for Leading Travel Nurses

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Travel nurses have become an integral part of staffing plans in many settings during COVID-19.  Yet, there is little guidance for nurse managers on not only how to integrate travelers into your staff but also how to use their breadth of experience to improve your unit practice. Don't adopt the viewpoint that travel nurses are a … [Read more...]

When Nurses Are Not Believed

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN             For nearly two decades, nurses have been rated the most trusted profession. But now, some nurses feel like punching bags when patients, family members, and friends don't believe that COVID-19 is real. Many nurses have completely withdrawn from social media sites because … [Read more...]