In case you missed it, virtual nursing is not a fad. It's so transformative that we are near the first generation of nurses who may never touch a patient.
Read more about how virtual nursing is revolutionizing the workforce, hear more about the hottest issues in nursing, see more about key takeaways that leaders should know about workforce challenges, learn more about Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital's new CNO, and find out more about Nurse Practitioner's Week.
 
Nurses are feeling overworked and burned out, and there are not enough nurses to fill the gaps left by those leaving the industry. This means your hospital halls will soon be empty, but not for the reason you think. Your nursing staff will be virtual.

Many organizations are turning to virtual nursing to address staffing and wellbeing, and with the current trajectory virtual care will be an integral part of the future of healthcare.

So, while your rooms won’t be completely devoid of in-person nurses, soon an entire department of onsite clinical staff will be a thing of the past.

In this week's lead story, let's take a look again at how leaders can adapt and advance as virtual nursing takes over the industry.

 

You Won't Need As Many Nurses. Sooner Than You Think.
Virtual nursing is not a fad. It's so transformative that we are near the first generation of nurses who may never touch a patient.
 
HL Shorts: The Hottest Issues in Nursing
The standard workforce challenges persist while others continue to pop up, according to this nurse leader.
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Infographic: 3 Key Workforce Takeaways
Workforce concerns go far beyond just recruitment and retention, according to HealthLeaders Exchange members. 
The Exec: Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Has a New CNO
The key to success is getting to know your team, according to this CNO. 
Healthcare's Workforce is in Trouble. Is it Time to Cut Gen Z Loose?
The fight to retain a multigenerational workforce has been a losing battle for healthcare CEOs. Is one generation in particular to blame?
 

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G Hatfield
CNO Editor