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HL Shorts: How to Adjust Your Retention Strategy for Nurses at Every Career Stage

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   May 26, 2025

The needs of Gen Z nurses and veteren nurses are different, and CNOs need to adjust their plans accordingly.

On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Peggy Norton-Rosko, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at the University of Maryland Medical System, Corporate Executive Office, about how CNOs can adjust their retention strategies for nurses at every career stage. Tune in to hear her insights.

G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

CNOs must take the time to understand each nurse's individual needs and goals and provide support at every stage of their careers.

CNOs should provide road maps to new-to-practice nurses so they have a framework to mold their careers. 

Leaders should give tenured nurses the option to work as virtual nurses or as mentors to newer nurses to keep their knowledge in the industry. 


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