Here are some key stories about the nursing workforce that CNOs can learn from as the year ends.
Workforce is always top of mind for healthcare executives, especially CNOs.
Nurse leaders faced many workforce-related challenges this year, from the changing expectations of Gen Z nurses, to new staffing and compensation models, and the global nursing shortage. This year at HealthLeaders, we explored data, spoke with executive leaders, and explored the in's and out's of the nursing workforce to provide CNOs with the best strategies to move their workforces forward.
Without further ado, here are the top five nursing workforce stories from 2025.
- Boosting Gen Z Engagement: The Secret to Nurse Retention? - Read here.
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How CNOs are Tackling Nurse Recruitment in 2025 - Read here.
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2 Major Impacts of the Nursing Shortage - Read here.
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How Much Are Nurses Getting Paid in 2025? - Read here.
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What Does the Nursing Shortage Look Like Worldwide? - Read here.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs must be ready to adapt to the generational differences that Gen Z nurses bring to the table when considering recruitment and retention.
Nurses are overworked and feeling burnt out, and that plus high cost of living pressures is a recipe for increased turnover rates.
The global state of nursing is complex and CNOs must understand it to make the most informed decisions.