Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Taking Charge – Are You Ready?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “I am just not sure that I am ready to take charge on my unit.  I know I have leadership skills but I am a relatively new nurse.  Am I really ready to assume all this responsibility?  My nurse manager thinks I have excellent leadership potential and is encouraging me to take the plunge.  But what if the staff does not respect me in the role … [Read more...]

The Business of Caring

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am currently conducting research with Chief Nursing Officers to determine their perspectives on what is needed in emerging nurse leader development.  A recurring theme from these seasoned nurse leaders is the increasing importance of leaders who both understand the business of healthcare and embrace the need to accept responsibility to … [Read more...]

Nursing Leadership Career Derailers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN There are many good resources about how to be a great nursing leader.  You will find far less written about the kinds of behaviors that can derail your career, some of which you may engage in unknowingly.  Consider the following case study: Miranda Perez is oncology nurse with five years of experience.  She recently enrolled in a graduate … [Read more...]

Leading from Where You Stand

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams I cringe when I hear nurses say "I am just a staff nurse".  You don't have to be a chief nursing officer or a nurse manager to "lead".  You can lead from wherever you are in the organization.  If you manage your … [Read more...]

Why is Change so Hard?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself"   Leo Tolstoy Many nurse leaders today will readily admit that one of their most significant challenges is dealing with the rapid changes occurring  in the health care environment.  This change is happening on many levels.  Organizations are introducing new … [Read more...]