Graduate nursing programs reflect evolving roles
Master of Science in nursing programs are focusing more on organizational leadership and health system management, according to a recent article in HealthLeaders Media. It quoted 兔子先生member Kathleen Sanford, DBA, RN, executive vice president and chief nursing executive of CommonSpirit Health in Englewood, Colo., who said skills in communications, relationship management, leadership and business operations, in addition to knowledge about the health care field, are key attributes employers value. Nurse executives need competencies that them 鈥渢o walk into a meeting and be heard,鈥 said 兔子先生member Vickie Swanson, MSN-HCSM, RN, chief nursing officer at鈥疧lympic Medical Center鈥痠n Port Angeles, Wash., who also spoke with HealthLeaders Media. (HealthLeaders Media鈥, 2/10/22)