By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN We have just begun our spring semester at colleges and schools of nursing throughout the country. Many senior nursing students will soon become new graduates. They are already worrying about their job prospects based on the feedback that they have received from last year's graduates and recent stories in the media. An article published … [Read more...]
Do You Make these Career Damaging Mistakes?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN The other day, I was talking with a young emerging nurse leader who I am mentoring. She is extremely talented and has great ambitions. She also has the wisdom to see that she has also engendered some jealousy among her peers. "I don't want to make mistakes that will damage my career," she observed. What do I need to be careful not to do … [Read more...]
4 Strategies to Promote Intentional Personal Growth
By Rose O. Sherman "One's philosophy is not best expressed in words; It is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves." Eleanor Roosevelt I am often asked by students what they can do to become more successful nurse leaders. My response is always the same - there are no secret formulas. The best leaders are the best … [Read more...]
Do You Have Problems Saying No?
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best." John Maxwell A significant challenge for many nurse leaders today is learning how to manage their limited time and energy. To do this well, you have to be willing to say no to requests for your time. This can be challenging as most of us don't want to disappoint … [Read more...]
The Power of Mentors
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." John Crosby This past week, I attend a leadership conference in my community that focused on developing future nurse leaders. It was interesting how many speakers at this conference spoke about the power of receiving good mentor-ship on their … [Read more...]
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