Hello Nurse Leaders!

Here are the stories we're featuring this week in our CNO e-newsletter.

Check out our HealthLeaders February 2025 cover story. This month we examine "NurseTok," as in, "I saw that on TikTok." Those five words have become an anthem (and for some an anathema) of our times, sparking debates in boardrooms, breakrooms, and hospital corridors.

In an era where nurses are not just caregivers but content creators, social media has become a double-edged sword—providing an unfiltered window into the world of healthcare, wielded with equal parts power and peril.

From frontline chronicles during the COVID-19 nightmare to viral dance trends and raw stories of burnout, the rise of "nurse influencers" has given the public unprecedented access to the heart of America's most-trusted profession.

Also this week, mergers, reorganizations, and restructurings take a toll on the workforce in any industry, but especially in healthcare.

Periods of rapid change in an organization can leave staff confused, anxious, and unsure about new responsibilities and reporting structures. However, in healthcare, there's an additional variable: patients.

Robust change management processes are essential for CNOs to implement to help nurses, since they play such a large role in patient care in health systems. In this week's lead story, let's take a look at how CNOs can streamline their change management strategies.

Social Media Shifted the Nursing Narrative. Is it too Late for Nurse Leaders to Weigh In?

In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?

How CNOs Can Manage Change Management

Crisp, clear communication is key for CNOs who are trying to handle their change management processes, says this CNE.

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During a recent HealthLeaders panel, nurse leaders explored innovative strategies, from wearable tech to virtual security programs, to improve safety and redefine well-being.

Northwell Health CMO: Physicians Are Always the Captain of the Ship

Despite the growing role of advanced practice providers, physicians are best equipped to lead care teams, this CMO says.

'We Went on a Cultural Transformation': How OU Health's CNE Handled a Time of Transition

CNOs need to lead through relational change to make major organizational changes run smoothly while maintaining a high standard of patient care, says this CNE.

Infographic: 3 Tips for Streamlining Change Management

CNOs should work on communication and aligning their organization's identity in times of transition.

HL Shorts: Why CNOs Should Be On the Executive Leadership Team

If CNOs weren't at the table, the C suite would lack valuable perspectives and information, says this CNO.

Around the Web

How Trump's medical research cuts would hit colleges and hospitals in every state — The New York Times
Hospital mergers come with one inevitable: Bigger executive paychecks — The Beacon News
Yale New Haven Health is ending one of their visiting nurse programs — NBC Connecticut
2 uses of AI in healthcare that may be reducing the burden on doctors, nurses and patients — CNBC
CA bill introduced to prevent AI systems from impersonating clinicians — The Wall Street Journal
Florida ranks last among states in passing nurse licensing exam — Health News Florida

That's all for this Monday!

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G Hatfield

CNO Editor