G Hatfield

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

The next goal of this health system's virtual nursing program is to see how virtual care can impact other areas, says this nurse leader. ChristianaCare launched a pilot of their virtual care program with the primary goal of reducing burden at the bedside and giving time back to nurses to care for patients. As for technology, ChristianaCare is leveraging a homegrown app paired with iPads at the bedside, which were initially used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 week ago | psqh.com | G Hatfield

By G HatfieldIn the U.S., industry leaders and experts often discuss the nursing shortage and its impact on the healthcare industry. Shortages can leave the entire workforce feeling burned out, resentful, and angry, and the impact on patient care is even greater. As CNOs work to recruit and retain nurses, both locally and internationally, it's important to understand that the nursing industry in the U.S. is only one piece of the puzzle.

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

WVU Medicine's diploma program gives traditional nursing education a contemporary approach, according to this CNE. WVU Medicine has created a hospital-based diploma program that will help address nursing shortages and gaps in nursing education. The Center for Nursing Education program is hosted in a state-of-the-art facility that provides several different services to meet the needs of each nursing student.

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield |John Commins

CNOs and other nurse leaders who want to bolster retention should focus on the profession's middle managers, says this new study. Savvy middle-managers observe first-hand the stressors direct-care nurses face every day and can offer effective strategies to reduce drudgery and increase job satisfaction. Along with improved retention, strong middle-management has other benefits, such as influencing team culture, managing productivity, and maintaining care quality.

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

The global state of nursing is complex and CNOs must understand it to make the most informed decisions. According to the WHO report, there are 29.8 million nurses globally, but the distribution and density of those nurses around the world is extremely unequitable and hides a shortage of 5.8 million nurses. Many of the competency standards and APN regulations are different per country, which can complicate nurse qualifications and potentially impact patient safety, according to WHO.