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Pysch nurse and elderly patientsNursing & Healthcare NewsNew Staffing Ratios for Psychiatric HospitalsNurses applaud CDPH for “doing the right thing”...text on the CDPH website. LUCY FIGUEROA, RN, DNP, is a California-based nurse with experience in acute care and healthcare policy. She writes about the evolving challenges facing today’s nurses....
Illustration of a computer with background check on the screen.Career CornerBackground ChecksWhat nurses should know about this step in the job application process...two most common problems I’ve run into at this stage: Outstanding fees: Often, an institution won’t confirm a nurse’s degree if the nurse still owes them money for tuition or...
Critical Care CNS Tammy Ludwig wearing blue scrubs and a big smile.My SpecialtyCritical Care CNS, Tammy Ludwig, PIH Health Whittier HospitalAn evolving role that combines mentoring, education, and patient care...nurse. How did you choose critical care? When I did my final clinical rotation in the ICU, I knew I wanted to be a critical care nurse. As a new...
Nurse walking her daughter to schoolFeatureThe Second ShiftBalancing family and a nursing careerI used to be a night shift ER nurse, in what sometimes feels like another lifetime. There were things I loved about that job, but the way my husband’s and...
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 FUTURE...I see in nurses at every level, and in how open nurses are to technological innovations as tools to elevate practice. I’m equally encouraged by the way the profession is...

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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 TRAITS...strong understanding of the business of healthcare. Nurses play a pivotal role in the success or failure of an organization, and developing business acumen will empower nurses to lead more...
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 2026Q3. What is the current state of nurse burnout? What can be done?WELL-BEING...most now are removing distractions, creating space for nurses to share what they need, and acknowledging the emotional weight nurses are carrying. Derrek Hidalgo • California Rehabilitation Institute While stress...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Q1. What is the biggest issue facing California nurse leaders today?PRESSING CHALLENGES...erode morale over time. Stacie Miller • Henry Mayo The most pressing challenge facing nurse leaders is a nationwide issue: advocating for nurses while also embracing the rapid advancement of...
A photo array of the 16 chief nursing officers who participated in the roundtableCNO Roundtable 2026Chief Nursing Officer Roundtable 2026Leading change with optimism for nursing's futureBehind every decision, innovation, and patient outcome is a nurse leader navigating constant change. In our annual roundtable, local chief nursing officers discuss the challenges they face and the reasons...