Being a CNO in 2025 is more complex than ever, with higher patient acuity, different workforce expectations, and an onslaught of technological advancements that can make anyone's head spin.

However, a few workforce issues continue to rise to the surface as top priorities for many nurse leaders, including succession planning, workplace violence prevention, and leveraging technology to support bedside nurses.

The 2025 HealthLeaders CNO Exchange wrapped up last Wednesday after three days of enthusiastic idea-sharing and elevated discussion about these workforce concerns and more.

In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at some CNO strategies for addressing AI, workplace violence, and leading in non-acute spaces.

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The Time Is Now for Nursing Advocacy

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The Charleston-based health center, participating in HealthLeaders’ Virtual Nursing Mastermind program, is ready to move beyond med/surg units and put virtual nurses in the ED, ICU and specialty care programs.