Patient safety and nurse retention make safe staffing 'of the highest, highest importance.'
"I always tell everyone there is something for everyone in nursing." — Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president, American Nurses Association As she takes the reins of the American Nurses Association, Jennifer Mensik Kennedy brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with her. For this week's lead story, I spoke with Mensik Kennedy about plans for her two-year term. | | |
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| That's all for this Monday. Thank you for turning to HealthLeaders for your healthcare nursing news. Discover new ways to connect with HealthLeaders through our events, podcasts, our magazine, by subscribing to our specialty newsletters, or connecting with me on LinkedIn. We're always interested in what management strategies, thought leadership, 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! | | |
| Carol Davis
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