Nurses need to be healthy so they can take care of patients, says this nurse leader.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Dr. Shakira Henderson, Dean, Chief Administrative Officer, and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education, Practice and Research at the University of Florida College of Nursing, and System Chief Nurse Executive of UF Health, about how nurse leaders should implement recruiting and retention strategies that address burnout as well as the nursing shortage. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs need to make sure that nurses have resources available for both their mental and physical health.
Nurse leaders should focus on staffing appropriately and giving nurses scheduled breaks.
Education, training, and individualized approaches are key to helping nurses learn how to take care for themselves.