CNOs must bridge generational gaps to maintain a strong workforce.
The biggest challenge facing CNOs these days is the workforce shortage. Not only are there not enough nurses entering the industry, but there are also many tenured nurses who are leaving the profession or retiring and taking their knowledge with them.
CNOs must implement creative solutions to recruit and retain nurses of all generations who will continue providing the best standard of care to patients.
Here's what CNOs need to know about connecting the generations in nursing, according to Cassie Lewis, chief nursing officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health, and Gail Vozzella, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Houston Methodist.
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G Hatfield is the nursing editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs must have a retention plan for when tenured nurses begin wanting to leave the workforce.
Nurse leaders should leverage virtual nursing to help support new and tenured nurses.
Mentorship opportunities are key to keeping the knowledge of tenured nurses in the industry.