Becker's Healthcare March 11, 2025
Between workforce planning, operational changes and workflow improvements — among other responsibilities — leaders have a lot to remember. But here are a few things leaders told Becker’s that systems can’t forget amid the silver tsunami.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Carolyn Santora, RN. Chief Nursing Officer and Chief of Regulatory Affairs at Stony Brook (N.Y.) University Hospital: Ultimately, retaining experienced nurses—even in alternative capacities—is key to navigating this transition. Hospitals need to be proactive in offering flexible career paths that keep nurses engaged beyond traditional bedside roles. Whether that’s through per diem work, virtual nursing, education, or supervisory roles, we have to ensure their wisdom and expertise aren’t lost. We owe it...
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