CNOs are essential members of the C-suite. Hospitals and healthcare systems should dedicate time and resources to their professional development.
'One of the most important things that health systems can do is to make sure that their nurse leaders are positioned to be able to have [an impact], that they have a seat at the table, and they are in a position to be able to give input and feedback to help guide the decision-making of healthcare system.' – Trish Celano, MSN, RN, senior vice president, associate chief clinical officer, and chief nursing executive at AdventHealth. It can be difficult to not become overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and these turbulent times are certainly trying. But oftentimes, some good can come out of challenges. With this in mind, I encourage you to take a moment and reflect upon how your staff members have handled this situation. Have you noticed anyone rising to the top and showing leadership qualities? Perhaps you have someone with future nurse executive potential in your midst. As Trish Celano, MSN, RN, points out in this issue's feature story on AdventHealth's executive leadership program, current CNOs should be on the lookout for CNOs of the future. | |
Jennifer Thew, RN Senior Editor, Nursing | |
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