By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Your reputation is in the hands of others. That's what the reputation is. You can't control that. The only thing you can control is your character.” ― Wayne Dyer I recently spoke with a nurse who was applying to our graduate program. One of her letters of recommendation was missing from her file and holding up her admission … [Read more...]
Explaining the Why to Nursing Staff
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "All great leaders communicate in the same way. They always start with the Why". Simon Sinek I was recently talking with a Chief Nursing Officer about meetings that she was holding with staff to talk about the new direction that the organization was taking. A young nurse stood up during one of the information meetings and said - … [Read more...]
Before You Click Send on that Email
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN There are few nurse leaders who can't tell you a story about an email that they wished they had not sent. The use of email has become a common method of communication at work. Yet, a poorly written email, an email sent in anger or even the inclusion of a cute cartoon that is misinterpreted can have unintended negative consequences. I … [Read more...]
How to do Nursing Presentations like a Pro
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Be sincere; be brief, be seated.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt, on speechmaking One of my students recently told me that she had a great fear of public speaking. She was scheduled as part of a leadership practicum to give a formal presentation to a leadership team on a project that she had recently completed. This student is certainly … [Read more...]
Charge Nurse Series Part 5 – Managing Difficult People
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Charge nurses have a unique challenge in work environments because they have to learn to lead teams of staff and manage patients with little formal power. When all is working well on the unit and with the team, this is not a problem. But when a staff member, patient, physician or family member is a difficult person to keep happy, the … [Read more...]
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