No longer are nurses limited in the senior leadership positions to which they can aspire. Nurses have the skills and knowledge for success in a variety of C-suite roles to make healthcare better.
'At the heart of all we do, we are entrusted by the communities that we serve to deliver high-quality, safe care to every patient, at every location, with every encounter. That is now my passion as a leader, and that passion came from my experiences as a nurse.' — Flo Spyrow, RN, MSN, MPA, MHA, JD, FACHE, president and CEO at Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, Arizona. As COVID-19 rages on, nurses have been called upon to lead at the bedside and in the C-suite. Addressing the pandemic has called for innovative thinking, and nurses are showing just how creative they can be. In this week's feature story, nurses who have taken unique leadership paths are on display. Perhaps after the pandemic has waned, even more nurses will be considered for top spots at health systems based on their handling of the COVID crisis. Also, in this issue: The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is questionable. COVID's impact on the Hispanic community. Patients are turning to telemedicine. | |
Nurses Rise to New Levels in the C-Suite | No longer are nurses limited in the senior leadership positions to which they can aspire. Nurses have the skills and knowledge for success in a variety of C-suite roles to make healthcare better. |
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Jennifer Thew, RN Senior Editor, Nursing | |
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