CNOs must provide career pathways and robust wellbeing support systems to improve nurse retention, say these nurse leaders.
In the latest edition of HealthLeaders' The Winning Edge webinar series, a panel of nurse leaders discussed innovative retention strategies that CNOs can use to foster career growth, prioritize wellbeing, and create a more sustainable work environment.
The discussion included three key takeaways: how to support nurses at every career stage, the importance of providing professional development opportunities, and why it's critical to center nurse wellbeing in retention strategies.
The Winning Edge for Keeping Nurses Happy webinar included three experts on the subject: Peggy Norton-Rosko, senior vice president and CNE, University of Maryland Medical System; Abigail Rudy, vice president, nursing adult critical care, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Courtney Green, vice president of nurse and staff solutions, QGenda. Tune in to hear their insights.
This webinar was sponsored by QGenda.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs must take the time to understand each nurse's individual needs and goals and provide support at every stage of their careers.
Professional development is not only critical to nurse retention, but it is also the key to succession planning and fostering the next generation of nurse leaders.
CNOs and other nurse leaders must also prioritize nurse wellbeing by creating a work environment that is as safe, efficient, and barrier-free as possible.