What Nursing Shortage?

Healthcare Finance News recently published an article about a new study by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which found that the nursing workforce is growing and diversifying.The study reported that the number of licensed registered nurses in the U.S. grew to a new high of 3.1 million between 2004 and 2008, an increase of more than 5 percent. The study also found a 4.6 percent

What Nursing Shortage?

Healthcare Finance News recently published an article about a new study by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which found that the nursing workforce is growing and diversifying.The study reported that the number of licensed registered nurses in the U.S. grew to a new high of 3.1 million between 2004 and 2008, an increase of more than 5 percent. The study also found a 4.6 percent

Preparing for a Changing Workforce, Part I

I recently participated in an interview with Modern Healthcare about a report released by the American Hospital Association on how hospitals ought to prepare for future workforce shortage challenges. As we have always believed that our most important asset isn’t on our balance sheet, but is our Associates, it’s incredibly important to have the right people and the right number of people doing

Preparing for a Changing Workforce, Part I

I recently participated in an interview with Modern Healthcare about a report released by the American Hospital Association on how hospitals ought to prepare for future workforce shortage challenges. As we have always believed that our most important asset isn’t on our balance sheet, but is our Associates, it’s incredibly important to have the right people and the right number of people doing

Are the “Seven Nursing Truths” Truthful? (Part II)

In a previous blog post, I the first 3 truths from a article appearing on the Reflections on Nursing Leadership magazine’s Website, entitled “What Nursing Leaders Know: Seven Truths From top Health Care Professionals.” This week, I would like to discuss truths 4-7.4. The biggest value in being designated a Magnet hospital is creating a Magnet culture. We all know that culture trumps strategy and

Are the “Seven Nursing Truths” Truthful? (Part II)

In a previous blog post, I the first 3 truths from a article appearing on the Reflections on Nursing Leadership magazine’s Website, entitled “What Nursing Leaders Know: Seven Truths From top Health Care Professionals.” This week, I would like to discuss truths 4-7.4. The biggest value in being designated a Magnet hospital is creating a Magnet culture. We all know that culture trumps strategy and

Are the “Seven Nursing Truths” Truthful? (Part I)

Recognizing that our nursing professionals—their leadership, qualities and skill sets—are critical for the CHRISTUS Health ministry to reach the goals on our Journey to Excellence, I was most intrigued by a recent article appearing on the Reflections on Nursing Leadership magazine’s Website, entitled “What Nursing Leaders Know: Seven Truths From top Health Care Professionals.” It is most

Are the “Seven Nursing Truths” Truthful? (Part I)

Recognizing that our nursing professionals—their leadership, qualities and skill sets—are critical for the CHRISTUS Health ministry to reach the goals on our Journey to Excellence, I was most intrigued by a recent article appearing on the Reflections on Nursing Leadership magazine’s Website, entitled “What Nursing Leaders Know: Seven Truths From top Health Care Professionals.” It is most