Stanford Medcast Episode 75: Leadership Mini-Series - Insights, Challenges, and Strategies

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rose Sherman, a distinguished nurse leader renowned for her expertise in cultivating leadership skills among current and future nursing leaders. With a 25-year career at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she held leadership roles at five major VA Medical Centers, Dr. Sherman brings invaluable insights to the table. In the backdrop of a globally aging nursing workforce and escalating healthcare demands, it is critical that new nurse leaders are equipped with effective leadership skills. Listen in as Dr. Sherman shares her insights and strategies, shedding light on how effective leadership influences patient care, quality, and safety within healthcare organizations.

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1. Determine how effective leadership can influence patient care, quality and safety within healthcare organizations

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References/Bibliography
1.Sherman, R. O. (2018). Leadership Influence and Power. Nurse Leader, 16(1), 6–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2017.10.003
2.Restivo, V., Minutolo, G., Battaglini, A., Carli, A., Capraro, M., Gaeta, M., Odone, A., Trucchi, C., Favaretti, C., Vitale, F., & Casuccio, A. (2022). Leadership Effectiveness in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional and Before-After Studies. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(17), 10995. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710995

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Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Ruth Adewuya, MD
Managing Director
Stanford University

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Rose O. Sherman, RN
Editor-in-Chief, Nurse Leader

Faculty

Ishita Verma
Student
Stanford University

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