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'We Know Our Patients Are Getting Sicker': How Virtual Nursing Can Bolster Patient Care

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   January 03, 2025

Virtual nursing must be additive, not a replacement, according to this nurse leader.

HealthLeaders spoke to Katie Boston-Leary, senior vice president of equity and engagement at the American Nurses Association (ANA), about several pressing concerns for CNOs, as well as nursing trends, like virtual nursing, that will continue into the new year. Tune in to hear her insights.

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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

The surge in new technology has been a large disruptor in nursing, particularly in the case of virtual nursing.

CNOs should be concerned about racism and discrimination in nursing, specifically because of legislative impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nurse leaders must pay attention to the growing divide in nursing between staff and leadership, and the general unease surrounding AI in healthcare.

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