Workforce Resources
Empowering Nurse Leaders with Proven Workforce Strategies
Nurse leaders play a vital role in building a strong, sustainable workforce. To navigate today’s complex health care landscape nurses need practical, evidence-based tools and resources. In collaboration with the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúWorkforce Committee, we have identified best practices and innovations across key focus areas to support you in strengthening your team.
From recruitment and retention to care models, nurse leader value and impact, the resources below offer insights and tools to help you create environments where nurses can thrive.

New Tool! A Data-Driven Approach to ROI and Quantifying Nursing's Impact.
Transform workforce challenges into clear and credible financial insights. This new tool quantifies turnover and hospital-acquired conditions, models five-year return rates and produces finance-aligned reporting to strengthen business case development.
Turn nursing strategies into measurable organizational value!
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Compendia
Models of Care
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Span of Accountability
Download Document Nurse Executive Summary: Span of Accountability
Companion document for Nurse Executives to the Nurse Manager Span of Accountability Index
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Retention
Access Abstract Improving Care, Work Environments: Creating the Foundation for a Culture of Inquiry
The Voice Open Access Abstract
Access Abstract Leading from Behind: Using Champions to Energize Staff
The Voice Open Access Abstract