By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Knowledge gaps can be hard to pinpoint and diagnose at first because many work processes today are so intangible and complex.” – David DeLong. A seasoned OR nurse retires and is replaced by a new graduate. Both are nurses, but the knowledge gap between the two is likely to be vast. Today, there is much discussion about … [Read more...]
Dealing with the Impact of Lost Knowledge
y Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Knowledge gaps can be hard to pinpoint and diagnose at first because many work processes today are so intangible and complex." - David DeLong A nurse manager recently described to me her leadership dilemma. For years, she had been fortunate to a have a cadre of very experienced staff with longevity on the unit. Over the past year, many … [Read more...]
The Risks of Lost Knowledge in Nursing
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Knowledge gaps can be hard to pinpoint and diagnose at first because many work processes today are so intangible and complex." - David DeLong A nurse manager told me that she worried about future nurse leaders who might not be given adequate time to orient with our current seasoned leaders before they retire. She observed that … [Read more...]
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