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Illustration of a night nurse and a day nurseFeatureWhen Departments Clash5 Steps to Smoothing Workplace ConflictLike siblings in a crowded house, sometimes hospital departments just don’t get along. Each department, shift, and area has its own culture, rhythms, expectations, and unwritten rules. When they don’t...
Illustration of happy nurse in hospital hallway on her first dayCareer CornerThe First DayHow to prepare to start your new nursing jobCongratulations! You received a job offer and passed the background check. Now it’s time to get ready to step into your new role. Here’s what to expect as you settle...
Aerial view illustration of person at computer looking at automated email.Career CornerApplicant Tracking Systems and YouHow AI and automation are changing the recruiting processRecently, a woman posted on LinkedIn about an odd experience she’d had with an online job posting. The day after she applied, she received an email from the company informing...
Illustration of a computer with background check on the screen.Career CornerBackground ChecksWhat nurses should know about this step in the job application processOnce you’ve accepted a verbal job offer, a hospital will typically initiate a background check. Hospitals today conduct very thorough pre-employment screenings to help protect patient safety and avoid liability....
An array of photos of CNOs engaging in hobbiesCNO Roundtable 2026Q8. What is something outside of work that relieves stress and brings joy?CNO R&RDanielle Gabele • Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital Reading and watching my kids play sports. I recently went to Antarctica on vacation. Karen Grimley • UCLA Health...

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A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q7. What makes you most optimistic about nursing going forward?BRIGHT FUTUREDanielle Gabele • Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital Seeing my colleagues have a voice not only in our hospital, but also in the community. Nurses are standing...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q6. What leadership qualities will tomorrow’s nurses need most?TIMELY TRAITSDanielle Gabele • Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital Curiosity. I’m always impressed to hear what the staff is doing to solve everyday problems, which empowers me to...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q5. What skills are hardest to find in nurse applicants? How are you supporting new hires?CLINICAL PIPELINEDanielle Gabele • Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital Critical thinking, innovation, and interpersonal communication are hardest to find. We recently updated our nurse residency content to include...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q4. Share a recent success involving a new technology or care model.INNOVATIONTheresa Murphy • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital We’ve piloted a remote RN position where an experienced RN conducts admissions interviews, medication teaching, and discharge education remotely. This has been a...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q3. What is the current state of nurse burnout? What can be done?WELL-BEINGKaren Grimley • UCLA Health Patients are sicker, the pace is unrelenting, and the slow points that once allowed nurses to recover have all but disappeared. The strategies that matter...