Nursing shortages, wellbeing, and workplace violence continue to be major areas of concern for CNOs, says this nurse leader.
As part of the role, CNOs and other nurse leaders constantly have to face evergreen challenges head on, and be ready to pivot to meet new ones.
Now that we are nearing the halfway point of 2025, it's time to check in on the issues facing CNOs today.
HealthLeaders spoke to Dr. Brad Goettl, chief nursing officer at the American Nurses Enterprise, about the three main areas of concern for nurse leaders: workforce shortages, workplace violence, and nurse wellbeing. Tune in to hear his insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
CNOs have to invest in appropriate and safe nurse staffing, along with professional development opportunities for other healthcare professionals like techs and LPNs to go back to school.
Health systems should invest in workplace violence prevention plans, and leaders should continue to advocate for prevention policies.
Nurses that are more engaged are more likely to contribute productively to the work environment, whether that's growing programs, providing additional education, or participating in committee work and shared governance opportunities.