"It is hard to even describe the relief that it is to share with people that are facing common challenges [and] issues." — Kathy Boyle, CNO of Denver Health

A regular pre-COVID working happy hour of three or four chief nursing executives who knew each other from the Denver marketplace has evolved into an influential circle of nurse executives from competing health systems focused on helping each other through the COVID-19 pandemic and other professional challenges. I talked with Kathy Boyle, CNO of Denver Health and instigator of the group, about why the collaborative has become so important. Read it HERE.

Executive Collaborative 'A Huge Support to Me as a Chief Nurse'

Colorado nurse executives unite to help each other through COVID-19 and other challenges while coalescing the state's voice of nursing.

New Nursing School Designs 'Intentional' Curriculum to Tackle Health Disparities

Program's goal is to 'make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from health inequity,' new chair says.

POCN Helps Empower NPs and PAs With New Ambassador and Mentoring Programs

Initiatives encourage professional advancement via thought leadership and growth opportunities.

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Meeting Today's Complex Pulmonary Needs Through LTACH Expertise

For patients experiencing respiratory failure conditions, acute care after the initial hospital stay plays a critical role in patient outcomes and readmissions.

Emergency Nurses Can Earn Contact Hours for Triage Training

ESI program develops swift decision-making skills that lead to better patient outcomes, Emergency Nurses Association says.

Historians Draw Lessons From Coronavirus Pandemic and Earlier Outbreaks

COVID-19 has many parallels to earlier outbreaks including lack of preparedness, healthcare inequities, and politicization of pandemics, medical historians say.

Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not an 'Excuse' for Current Medical Racism.

While Black people are twice as "wary" of participating in research, compared with white people, they are equally willing to participate when asked.

Must Reads

Opinion: Why am I on the St. Vincent Hospital picket line? One nurse, one story. — Worcester Telegram& Gazette
'400 deaths in less than 365 days': Frontline nurse reflects on the year of COVID-19 at Parkland Hospital — FAA
Michigan nurse explains why COVID-19 drove her to leave the ICU — MLIVE.com
America's Filipino nurses remain resilient pillars at home and abroad despite pandemic — National Geographic
Opinion: The Meriter nurses' victory will resonate beyond one hospital — Tone Madison
Former CDC Director Robert Redfield says he believes the coronavirus originated in and 'escaped' from a Wuhan lab — CNN

That's all for this Monday. Thank you for turning to HealthLeaders for your healthcare nursing news. We're always interested in what management strategies, innovations, or best practices you have to offer your peers.

Please email me at CDavis@HealthLeadersmedia.com with any ideas or suggestions. Have a good week and stay safe!

Carol Davis
Nursing Editor