Nurse leaders need to focus on getting nurses engaged early in their careers, according to this CNO.
Dr. Amanda B. Shrout is a seasoned nursing executive with extensive expertise in clinical care, evidence-based practice, and leadership.
With a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Ohio State University, Dr. Shrout has led efforts to improve nursing outcomes through evidence-based initiatives, policy development, and a collaborative leadership style.
In the nearly 10 years she has been a part of the team at LifeBridge Health, Shrout has taken on roles of increasing responsibility, including clinical nurse specialist, director of clinical excellence, director of emergency departments and observation, and most recently, interim chief nursing officer.
Now, Shrout serves as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Sinai Hospital & Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she has driven significant advancements in patient care and nursing leadership.
On our latest installment of The Exec, HealthLeaders sat down with Shrout to discuss her journey into nursing, and her thoughts on trends in the nursing industry. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Flexible scheduling and alternative work formats can help retain nurses early in their careers, while offering mentorship roles can help retain tenured nurses.
CNOs must go out on the nursing floor and round with staff to build trust and form connections with them.
Diversity in nursing means hiring staff with different backgrounds, upbringings, and educational preparation, with the goal of enriching the nursing practice.