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Today's workforce challenges are unsustainable. Without major changes to care delivery, traditional challenges like burnout and turnover — especially among early career staff — will diminish quality of care. While status quo solutions and quick fixes are not enough, find out how you can leverage technology to address many of the root causes of the workforce crisis.

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Learn the 4 ways to create an environment of trust for your team

Breakthrough leadership starts with trust. Learn how to create a team environment in which trust thrives — and unlock the full potential of your employees.

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Listen to Advisory Board experts discuss how to grapple with the nursing shortage and its systemwide implications

Host Rachel Woods speaks with Advisory Board's Chief Nursing Officer, Carol Boston, and two leaders from University Hospitals about their experiences navigating the complexity of the workforce shortage.

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Discover 3 ways to strategically deploy APPs in primary care

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are on track to outnumber physicians in primary care across the United States. Discover three distinct strategies for deploying APPs to increase access to primary care in rural markets, improve chronic disease management, and test the viability of new business ideas.

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4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

Virtual nursing is on the rise, but many nurses are worried about its impact on patient care. Learn what RNs are saying — and what leaders can do to counter their concerns.

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How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

Nurse burnout is often linked to concerns of unsafe staffing. Learn how to address staff perceptions, improve morale, and support safe staffing practices.

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5 ways to prevent workplace violence and protect your staff

Violence in healthcare settings is a significant and growing concern. Learn five ways for healthcare organizations to proactively address safety threats and protect their staff.

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Western Health’s 4-step approach to reducing nurse workloads

Learn how Western Health successfully ceded authority over transforming the frontline workload to nurses, resulting in a significant decrease in adverse incidents and missed elements of care.

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3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

Nursing leaders continue to face recruitment and retention challenges. But a recent AONL survey highlights the underlying factors contributing to this struggle, including emotional health, workplace violence, and technology adoption.

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Build a diverse and sustainable workforce pipeline

Build a more diverse and sustainable clinician pipeline by assessing your current workforce and building paths for underrepresented groups to become clinicians.

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How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

Nurse burnout is often linked to concerns of unsafe staffing. Learn how to address staff perceptions, improve morale, and support safe staffing practices.

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2 ways to break the cycle of incivility and bullying at work

Get two practical strategies organizations can adopt to address incivility, promote a sense of belonging, and develop a supportive work environment for nurses and care teams.

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Western Health’s 4-step approach to reducing nurse workloads

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Penn Medicine’s 4-step approach to reducing maternal health disparities

Learn how Penn Medicine reduced pregnancy-related complications among Black patients by 29% after implementing an evidence-based, cross-system intervention.

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Hospital and health system fundraising campaigns are larger and more prevalent than ever. Discover four imperatives that development leaders must address to meet their financial targets.

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3 keys to effective partnerships with community-based organizations

Community-based organizations (CBOs) can be powerful allies in improving community health outcomes, but partnering with these organizations can be complex. Understand the three main principles for effective partnerships with CBOs: starting with the appropriate criteria and assessment, having structured communication channels, and embedding evaluation mechanisms for accountability.

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How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

Nurse burnout is often linked to concerns of unsafe staffing. Learn how to address staff perceptions, improve morale, and support safe staffing practices.

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2 ways to break the cycle of incivility and bullying at work

Get two practical strategies organizations can adopt to address incivility, promote a sense of belonging, and develop a supportive work environment for nurses and care teams.

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Today's nurse manager is busier than ever. That's why we've created this one-stop hub featuring our top insights, implementation resources, best practices, and lessons from your peers.

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4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

Virtual nursing is on the rise, but many nurses are worried about its impact on patient care. Learn what RNs are saying — and what leaders can do to counter their concerns.

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Robotic process automation: What it is and how it can reduce RN workload

In the face of nursing shortages and heavy workloads, robotic process automation (RPA) is emerging as a solution to streamline nursing workflows and enhance patient care. Learn more about RPA, and find out how it can reduce administrative burden and free up nurses’ time.

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How UCHealth’s patient technology technician reduced nurse workload

Nurses at UCHealth were feeling overwhelmed by the burden of troubleshooting technology issues, taking time away from patient care and impacting their job satisfaction. Discover how implementing a patient technology technician (PTT) role alleviated this burden, allowing nurses to redirect efforts back to their essential role in patient care.

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4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

Virtual nursing is on the rise, but many nurses are worried about its impact on patient care. Learn what RNs are saying — and what leaders can do to counter their concerns.

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How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

Nurse burnout is often linked to concerns of unsafe staffing. Learn how to address staff perceptions, improve morale, and support safe staffing practices.

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5 ways to prevent workplace violence and protect your staff

Violence in healthcare settings is a significant and growing concern. Learn five ways for healthcare organizations to proactively address safety threats and protect their staff.

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The secret behind sustainable system growth: An effective and stable nurse workforce

Sustainable system growth relies on a strong nursing workforce, but current workloads are overwhelming and leading to turnover. Learn how health systems can invest in technology and create new roles to alleviate the burden on nurses, improve retention, and drive long-term success.

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Insights from Advisory Board's 2024 workforce benchmarks

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, workforce stability is more important than ever. Stay ahead of the curve with Advisory Board's 2024 workforce benchmarks, offering data on employee headcount, turnover, and span of control. Learn how to navigate workforce challenges and drive innovation in your organization with expert insight.

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How one health system cut provider time spent on clinical notes by 61%

Clinical documentation is a persisting pain point for providers. Find out how one health system used a three-step approach, which included tailored documentation solutions, simplified note templates, and AI support, to reduce provider time spent writing and reviewing clinical notes.

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Learn the 4 ways to create an environment of trust for your team

Listen to Advisory Board experts discuss how to grapple with the nursing shortage and its systemwide implications

Discover 3 ways to strategically deploy APPs in primary care

4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

5 ways to prevent workplace violence and protect your staff

Western Health’s 4-step approach to reducing nurse workloads

3 underlying causes of nurse recruitment and retention challenges

Build a diverse and sustainable workforce pipeline

How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

2 ways to break the cycle of incivility and bullying at work

Western Health’s 4-step approach to reducing nurse workloads

Penn Medicine’s 4-step approach to reducing maternal health disparities

4 imperatives for successful fundraising campaigns

3 keys to effective partnerships with community-based organizations

How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

2 ways to break the cycle of incivility and bullying at work

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4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

Robotic process automation: What it is and how it can reduce RN workload

How UCHealth’s patient technology technician reduced nurse workload

4 concerns RNs have about virtual nursing (and how to address them)

How to address nurse concerns of unsafe staffing

5 ways to prevent workplace violence and protect your staff

The secret behind sustainable system growth: An effective and stable nurse workforce

Insights from Advisory Board's 2024 workforce benchmarks

How one health system cut provider time spent on clinical notes by 61%

How UCHealth’s patient technology technician reduced nurse workload

The data healthcare leaders need to know for 2025

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