How Ambient Listening Is Revolutionizing Bedside Nursing at Tampa General Hospital
Ambient listening technology in its simplest form records and transcribes conversations between a patient and a clinician during appointments. More complex algorithms that incorporate AI are able to pinpoint key phrases or terminology that can be added to the clinical note.
Declining Nurse Engagement? Here’s What to Do About It.
If CNOs want to continue to attract and retain nurses in the profession, they need to get back in touch with the workforce and address the underlying causes of what makes nurses feel disengaged.
Nurse-First Strategies to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Strain
With patient volumes ever on the rise and staffing shortages not going away any time soon, emergency departments and other departments and teams face relentless challenges. Areas like nurse-first triage and transfer strategies can help alleviate some of these challenges, build better operational efficiency, and open the door for more innovation.
How RWJBarnabas Health Improved Emergency Department Efficiency
In addition to improving the patient experience in emergency rooms, RWJBarnabas sought to improve efficiency in the emergency department to improve staff experience and well-being.
Boosting Gen Z Engagement: The Secret to Nurse Retention?
In particular, the report stated that 24% of Gen Z RNs left the workforce in 2024. If CNOs want to maintain the sustainability of their workforces, reengaging Gen Z will be a key factor.
A CNO Guide to Participating in Policy and Advocacy
As this year progresses under a new administration with new ideas about legislation and policy, it’s more important than ever that CNOs and other nurse leaders get involved so that nurses can be the ones leading the way for legislative change.
How Virtual Nursing Is Bridging Generational Gaps at WellSpan Health
For Patty Donley, senior vice president and CNE at WellSpan Health, the original goal of WellSpan’s virtual nursing program was twofold. First and foremost, Donley emphasized the workforce shortage and planning for when the baby boomer generation retires.
How Much Are Nurses Getting Paid in 2025?
When comparing the average and max hourly rates in each state, it becomes clear that many nurse salaries are hovering below the six-figure salary threshold needed to live comfortably without worry. According to the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), one of the top five reasons nurses are leaving the workforce is inadequate salary.
Retention Through Education: Improving the Nurse Training Journey
Using a combination of real-life clinical site experience and simulation-based technology can help both the student and the faculty analyze the results of the teaching to identify gaps for further training.
CNOs, Here’s How to Prepare for ICE Agents in Hospitals
Currently, health systems are required to allow ICE agents into general areas that are open to the public, such as lobbies, waiting areas, and other public areas. ICE agents can be barred from entering clearly distinguished and enforced private areas, such as treatment rooms, inpatient units, offices, and any space closed to the public.