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. |