Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Why Initiatives Fail

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" - Peter Drucker A nurse recently told me the story about how walking rounds were implemented in her hospital in an attempt to improve patient satisfaction scores.  A review of the nursing literature indicates that when report is conducted at the bedside of the patient - the patient feels more included … [Read more...]

Suprising Truths about Motivation

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it".  Dwight D. Eisenhower Nurse leaders at every level report that one of their greatest challenges is simply to get their staff to come to work and meet their job expectations.  I am often asked - how can I motivate my staff and keep them … [Read more...]

Why would Nurses want to be Led by You?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Good leaders make people feel that they are at the very heart of things, not the periphery.  Everyone wants to feel that he or she makes a difference to the success of the team.  When that happens, people feel centered and that their work has meaning" -  Walter Bennis Why would anyone want to be led by you?  That is a question that … [Read more...]

Managing our Time

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Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "All of us spend time doing ridiculous things that are a complete waste of time simply to avoid going out of our comfort zone" - Dr. Stephen Covey Many of you may have more effective time management on your goals list for 2012.  It is unsatisfying to work extremely hard during your shift yet come home feeling both exhausted and guilty about … [Read more...]

2012 – Is There Still a Nursing Shortage?

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN I am often asked the question as to whether there is still a nursing shortage in the United States.  A simple yes or no answer does not tell the whole story of what is happening in health care today and how it has impacted the nursing workforce.  What is also true is that the answer in the short-term may be different than it could be in … [Read more...]