By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse staffing shortages during COVID are now a national headline. This Thursday, there will be a star-studded live-stream benefit concert Nurses are Heroes to benefit nurses and provide scholarships Emilio Estefan, the event producer, noted that “I’ve had the privilege of producing some exceptional concerts, but the response … [Read more...]
Nursing Leadership Today: Why It is Hard
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am worried about our nurse leaders. This is probably the most challenging time in my lifetime to be a leader. Nurse leaders tell me they are tired, worried, and quickly burning out. This comes as no surprise as we look at what is happening today with the COVID-19 pandemic. No region is being spared this time around from the … [Read more...]
Risky Policies with Staffing Shortages
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The State of North Dakota is now seriously impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Experts report that their current infection rate is what one would expect to see in a war-torn country. Long against any COVID restrictions, the governor mandated mask-wearing on … [Read more...]
Convincing Nurses to Take the COVID Vaccine
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN The news this week on the vaccine front is very encouraging. The Pfizer vaccine should be available soon, and research so far indicates that the efficacy level is high. Great news for nurses on the frontline right - not so fast. Nurse leaders across the country are beginning to confide in me that the next battleground will be … [Read more...]
Viewing COVID as a Healthcare Disaster
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse leaders are struggling with staff emotional reactions to the COVID crisis. Reports of negativity, incivility, bullying, and tribalism are on the increase. Nurses openly criticize their leaders. I am often asked why this is happening now. Maybe, we are … [Read more...]
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