Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Coaching Staff Who Are Negative

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A challenge that frontline leaders talk about today is the balance between being supportive with staff while confronting negative behavior so it does not destroy moral.  What follows is a common scenario that many leaders have discussed with me during recent coaching workshops. Renee is an experienced staff nurse in your … [Read more...]

When the Soft Skills Become the Hard Skills

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN                   When we think about leadership, we often focus on key business skills that are important for leaders to learn.  These competencies include learning to manage a budget, plan for resources, monitor quality measures, and think strategically.  … [Read more...]

Helping Staff to Build Resilience

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Staff fear and anxiety continues with no end in sight to COVID-19 and a possible resurgence in many areas.  Nurse leaders are struggling for ways to help staff to build resilience during a time of social distancing.  The challenge is especially significant with younger nursing staff who have not had as much experience with … [Read more...]

Timing is Key in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN What should you do if you directed to launch a new program during COVID-19, and the timing seems entirely off?  It is an interesting question posed by a frustrated nurse leader whose CEO won't take no for an answer. The staff scheduled to work in the program feel stretched and exhausted. There are questions about a COVID resurgence in … [Read more...]

Using After Action Reviews

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A leader recently described to me her experience with staff redeployment from her unit during COVID-19.  It had been somewhat of a disaster for various reasons, mostly related to a lack of planning. Given the possibility of a second COVID resurgence in her geographic area this Fall, there is a strong likelihood that staff could … [Read more...]