Article explores ways to influence C-suite decisions

CNOs should consider rounding with their chief financial officer to demonstrate nursing’s value in providing quality care and patient interactions, said nurse leaders attending the 2024 HealthLeaders CNO Exchange. They encouraged nurse leaders to use social media or hire social media experts to create a more positive perception of nursing to draw candidates into the profession. In addition, nursing leaders advocated for nurses to be involved in integrating artificial intelligence technology to ensure AI improves nurses’ workflow, rather than hindering it. CNOs also should emphasize AI is intended to offload administrative tasks to enable nurses to spend more time caring for patients. (HealthLeaders Media article, 4/25/24)