73: Nurses Week 2021: How to go beyond "thank you" and help nurses heal

It's nurses week, and the past year has been a difficult one for nurses on the front lines of the Covid-19 epidemic to say the least. So how can health care leaders actually support and celebrate their nurses? In this episode, Rae sits down with nursing experts Karl Whitemarsh and Maddie Langr to celebrate nurses week by talking about what health care leaders can do to make nurses truly feel valued and supported, beyond just thanking them. Plus, Rae rounds up the health care news that Advisory Board researchers are keeping an eye on. Links: 3 basic emotional support strategies every hospital should implement 4 ways to build a more flexible nursing workforce Critical Care Nurses’ Physical and Mental Health, Worksite Wellness Support, and Medical Errors | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Check out the latest research and insights from Advisory Board Executive Insights (Issue 1 | Spring 2021) Equip your rising executives with the leadership and business skills they need to navigate the complexity of health care, solve difficult challenges and achieve breakthrough performance. Learn more about the Advisory Board Fellowship.