2024 was a year for great innovation.

Health systems made great strides toward implementing new technologies into workflows, including AI, robotics, and wearables. Perhaps the biggest leap forward was made in the realm of virtual care, especially in nursing.

Back in August, HealthLeaders spoke with nurse leaders who are turning to virtual nursing to address staffing and wellbeing, and to learn how they will adapt and advance to this new technology.

In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at how virtual nursing will evolve over time to become an essential care delivery strategy.

Virtual Nursing Is Here, Whether You Like It or Not

Virtual nursing is so transformative that we are near the first generation of nurses who may never touch the patient.

HL Shorts: Wrapping Up Nursing in 2024

Recruitment and retention continues to be one of the greatest challenges in nursing, according to this CNE.

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Infographic: Top 5 Nursing Stories in 2024

Here's what CNOs were reading in 2024 on HealthLeaders.

'We Know Our Patients Are Getting Sicker': How Virtual Nursing Can Bolster Patient Care

Virtual nursing must be additive, not a replacement, according to this nurse leader.