By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN New managers often tell me that feelings of being overwhelmed most of the time contributes significantly to their anxiety level. In today's healthcare environment, there will always be more to do than there is time to do it. So how can you pace yourself to avoid these feeling of being overwhelmed? Michael Hyatt, a well-known … [Read more...]
Making Decisions About Second Chances
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I met with a nursing director the other day who told me that she "was beating herself up" because she gave a nurse a second chance and the nurse made a serious mistake that seriously injured a patient. The first situation was one in which an unclear system contributed to the error. She confessed she gave the nurse the benefit of … [Read more...]
Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Leadership
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I am sometimes asked what I think is the single most important attribute needed by nurse leaders in today's environment. Without a doubt, I believe it is the ability to have and continue to cultivate a "growth mindset". Dr. Carol Dweck, a researcher and professor at Stanford University, has been a pioneer in studying how … [Read more...]
Managing Rumors
By Rose O Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN Young managers often ask me about the rumor mill and whether or how to best manage it. The problem with rumors especially negative ones is that it can be like a virus that takes over and destroys and healthy work environment. Rumors and gossip fly especially during times of organizational change. Staff often imagine the worse in the … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Mentor
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...]
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