Prioritizing the nursing education pipeline will help ensure the sustainability of the nursing profession, says this CNE.
HealthLeaders spoke to Amy Wilson, chief nurse executive at SSM Health, about SSM Health's new Aspiring Nurse Program and how it's expanding access to nursing education. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The three main barriers creating gaps in the nursing education to practice pipeline are the workforce shortage, access to nursing schools, and difficulties during transition to practice.
The SSM Health Aspiring Nurse Program aims to expand access for 'non-traditional students' who are already in the workforce or who have family obligations or caretaking responsibilities.
When making the pitch to the rest of the C-Suite, CNOs should have a strong financial plan with demonstrable ROI and outcomes, from both a clinical quality and financial perspective.