By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN So many young nurse leaders today don't have mentors. This is unfortunate because mentors can be invaluable in helping you with your professional development. It is very different than coaching or being a preceptor that you received when you were a new graduate where the focus is usually on the improvement of … [Read more...]
Mentors Make a Difference
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN We all know that a good mentor can be invaluable to your career development. A good mentor can open doors to new learning and help you grow in your leadership. Unlike the preceptor relationship which you may be familiar with in the clinical setting, a mentor provides career guidance and help you become more aware of your strengths and … [Read more...]
Five Tips for New Nurse Leaders
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Leadership develops daily, not in a day." John Maxwell A former student recently called me to tell me that she had just been selected for her first leadership role. I asked her how she felt and she told me that she was excited. She also felt some fear and apprehension. Her concern was that she could fail, and that failure in … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Finding a Nurse Leader Mentor
By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN You may know that you want to be a nurse leader but are unsure about your next career step. A good mentor can open doors to new learning and help you grow as an emerging nurse leader. Unlike the preceptor relationship which you may be familiar with in the clinical setting, a mentor provides career guidance and help you become more aware … [Read more...]