"If we can't stabilize our nursing leadership team, then it's very difficult to stabilize nursing." — Leanne Salazar, APRN, DNP, MBA, chief nurse executive, HCA Healthcare's West Florida Division

When Leanne Salazar, APRN, DNP, MBA, chief nurse executive (CNE) of HCA Healthcare's West Florida Division, is filling a nurse leader position, she searches for someone who will take good care of their nursing staff and guide them well.

"I'm looking for somebody who really has the heart and the compassion to lead. They have to take care of people who are taking care of the patients," she says.

For this week's lead story, I spoke with Salazar about how she finds and builds strong nurse leaders.

How One Chief Nurse Executive Builds Strong Nurse Leaders

'Taking care of those who are taking care of the patients' is crucial, CNE says.

Contract Nurse Pay-Rate Data Made Available to All Hospitals and Health Systems

Reports allow hospitals to make 'the most informed staffing decision possible,' COO says.

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This executive CNO Roundtable explored the strategies nurse leaders can take to ensure the nursing workforce and healthcare system is equipped to improve outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and reshape healthcare delivery.

University of South Carolina Nursing Faculty and Students Recognized for Administering Mass COVID-19 Vaccines

The nursing school's efforts 'reflect the true spirit of nursing and of the NP profession,' American Association of Nurse Practitioners president said.

UConn Health CMO: 'You Need to Listen More Than You Talk'

Scott Allen, MD, says patient safety must start at the top of a health system's leadership team and extend to the frontline staff.

Scientists Search for Cause of Mysterious COVID-Related Inflammation in Children

More than 5,200 of the 6.2 million U.S. children diagnosed with COVID have developed MIS-C.

Yelp Ratings of Healthcare Facilities May Reveal Death Rate Disparities

Unfiltered online repositories such as review sites and social media can contain valuable patient feedback, researchers said.

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Nursing Editor