At Phelps Health, the goal is to create support systems for nurses and to embrace technology, says this CNO.
HealthLeaders spoke to Keri Brookshire-Heavin, senior vice president, chief nursing officer, and chief operating officer at Phelps Health, about rural healthcare challenges and how Phelps Health is tackling recruitment, retention, and new innovation. Tune in to hear her insights.
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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
At Phelps Health, an internship program pays students to come do their internships at the health system, which has been increasing the number of new graduate nurses entering the workforce.
CNOs in rural settings must partner with their CFOs to advocate for innovation, and with community organizations to keep up with legislation and find grant opportunities.