Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Building Bridges Not Walls: Leading Multigenerational Interdisciplinary Teams – March 3rd, 2026

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I am proud to partner with the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations to present this important interdisciplinary workshop, Building Bridges, Not Walls: Leading Multigenerational Interdisciplinary Teams, on March 3rd, 2026. For most healthcare leaders today, effectively leading their multigenerational workforce is proving very challenging. In this highly … [Read more...]

What is It Like to be on the Other Side of You?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Recently, I had a conversation with a seasoned nurse manager who told me that she feels like she is becoming a real cynic. She is struggling with her day-to-day leadership of a very young nursing staff team. She feels they not only lack knowledge but also don’t seem either engaged or motivated to evolve as professionals. I listened … [Read more...]

Leading a Unit of Novice Nurses

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The nursing workforce has shifted dramatically, and the traditional "pyramid" of experienced nurses mentoring new grads today often looks more like a "rectangle" – or sometimes, even an "inverted pyramid" – where a significant portion of your team has limited clinical experience. This isn't just about onboarding; it's about how … [Read more...]

More Than Just a Score: Using Data to Tell Your Unit’s Story

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Every week, you are probably updated on the performance metrics your unit is achieving. For many managers, these numbers feel like a cold verdict on their leadership. Data fatigue is a reality in healthcare. Harder yet is to get your nursing staff's attention or concern, who may roll their eyes and think more attention is being paid … [Read more...]

How Nurse Managers Create Psychological Safety

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I had a recent conversation with a soon-to-be-nurse, the daughter of a friend. I asked her what she is most worried about as she enters practice. She told me that, "all of us are worried about the same thing - we are stressed and anxious about making mistakes. It seems that in every clinical we did during the program, the nurses … [Read more...]