By Rose O. Sherman, RN, EdD, FAAN Health care environments today challenge the skills of even the best nursing leaders. Whether it is issues of retaining staff, concern about patient safety, meeting the budget or complying with regulatory rules, more demands are being made of professionals in nursing leadership positions. In 2002, I was part of a research team … [Read more...]
The Nurse Leader Within
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "If you think people are negative, then you better check your attitude." John Maxwell A nursing leader recently told me that she was losing enthusiasm for her job and becoming very cranky with her staff. "This is just not me and I am not being the best leader that I can be." I think many of us can relate to the feelings that she … [Read more...]