"Readiness to learn is still there amongst the new grads and so that is the most rewarding thing throughout my nursing career." — Vandalyn “Van” McGrue, chief nursing officer, Princeton Baptist Medical Center

Van McGrue, chief nursing officer of Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama, makes a habit of seeking out younger nurses for their "fresh" set of eyes.

For today's special feature on an influential nurse leader, I spoke with McGrue about this and her other management styles.

Be sure to check your email each day as HealthLeaders is commemorating Nurses Week by featuring a nurse leader every day this week!

We've chosen five outstanding nurse leaders to discuss their experience as a strategic partner in their healthcare organization’s leadership. These stories are running each day this week on the HealthLeaders website, as well as in special daily editions of this newsletter.

National Nurses Week 2023: Chief Nurse Van McGrue Freely Gives Younger Nurses Their Due

A 5-part series celebrating nurse leaders who have claimed their place as a strategic partner in their organization's leadership.

Only One-Third of Surveyed Nurses Plan to Remain in the Profession

Most nurses blame staffing shortages for poor mental health.

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Examining the Challenges of Data Interoperability for EMS Providers

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Hospital expenses for the month of March outpaced revenue growth.

Must Reads

Most Palomar Health nurses could get up to $100,000 bonuses — KPBS
Catholic nurses care for body and soul as part of long tradition of care, say experts — Catholic Review
Why raising healthcare workers wages pays off — Forbes
A plastic sheet with a pouch could be a 'game changer' for maternal mortality — NPR
A blessing and a curse: How can leaders manage their egos? — Forbes

That's all for today' special Nurses Week newsletter. Thank you for turning to HealthLeaders for your healthcare nursing news.

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Don't forget to look for us tomorrow as we celebrate another nursing leader for Nurses Week!

Carol Davis
Nursing Editor

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