For CNOs who are struggling to address nursing workforce gaps, this CNO recommends finding encouragement at the bedside, where success stories can be found every day.
HealthLeaders spoke to Amanda Shrout, VP of patient care services and CNO at Sinai Hospital & Grace Medical Center, LifeBridge Health about the biggest gaps in the nursing workforce and how CNOs can work to address them. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Several factors contribute to the faculty shortage, including a shortage of master's and doctorally prepared potential nurse educators, an anticipated wave of retirements over the next 10 years, and lower compensation than can be found in clinical settings.
CNOs should enter international partnerships with clear expectations and contracts from both sides and maintain transparency the entire time.
Nurses are the ones who are able to provide feedback on whether or not AI or different technology solutions are going to integrate well into their workflows, and if they will be additive or more challenging.