Nurse leaders always have a lot on their plates, so since we are halfway through 2024, it's time for a mid-year check-in.

So far this year, the nursing shortage has remained top of mind for many CNOs, followed by the rise of new technologies such as virtual nursing and AI. Leaders have also been working to address nurse wellbeing and burnout, workplace violence, and innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

In this week's lead story, learn about three current top trends in nursing that reflect ongoing efforts to advance nursing practice, improve patient outcomes, and adapt to the ever-changing needs and challenges in healthcare.

Must Reads

• Rady Children's Hospital nurses oppose new hospital agreement, prompting strike — NBC San Diego
• Babies don’t come with instructions. But in Oregon, they now come with a nurse — NPR
• Suburban Community Hospital transitions into a micro-hospital — triggering layoffs of rNew program gives LPNs path to two-year state college, leading to an RN license — The Oklahoman
• Some Essentia Health nurse practitioners and other advanced providers vote to unionize — MPR News
• In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need — The Texas Tribune

That's all for this Monday. Thank you for turning to HealthLeaders for your healthcare nursing news.

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G Hatfield
Nursing Editor