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What Is the Best Way for CNOs to Tackle Change Management?

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   November 10, 2025

CNOs need to be equipped to support their nurses throughout times of change.

Handling change management as a CNO can be complicated.

With many constant changes happening in healthcare, from mergers and acquisitions, to leadership changes, to new technology implementation. All of these shifting variables have major impacts on the nursing workforce in any health system and can cause major disruptions in workflow and nurse wellbeing. CNOs must also keep in mind that big changes affect patients as well.

The challenge for nurse leaders lies in handling that change with patience, confidence, and clear intentions. CNOs must design change management strategies that are inclusive, transparent, and responsive, while being as communicative as possible throughout the entire process.

Moving through change

As healthcare continues to change, how executive leaders manage the change is critical to the success of an organization.

The next webinar in our Winning Edge series will address what nurses need during times of change and how CNOs can help. Join us to learn how to set up robust change management systems, how to get nurses on board, and how to use succession planning as a way to get ahead of the game.

Our distinguished panel includes: 

This isn’t just another webinar—it’s your chance to learn from the best in the business and walk away with strategies you can implement immediately. 

Join us as we meet the problems, share solutions, and help you reboot your change management strategy. 

Register here today to reserve your spot. 

G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

CNOs must design change management strategies that are inclusive, transparent, and responsive, while being as communicative as possible throughout the entire process.

The Winning Edge for Nursing Change Management will address how to set up robust change management systems, how to get nurses on board, and how to use succession planning as a way to get ahead of the game.


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