Deborah Sober, MSN, MBA, RN – Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

In this episode of Pulse Check, host Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Deborah Sober, MSN, MBA, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Deborah shares her remarkable 31+ year journey at the hospital - from bedside ICU nursing to leadership roles - and reflects on never imagining herself in executive leadership, yet finding deep fulfillment in supporting nurses to deliver exceptional patient care. She opens up about key "pulse check" moments, including navigating the uncertainties of COVID-19 and the recent unionization of nurses at her long-union-free organization. Deborah discusses maintaining purpose amid chaos, the importance of checking ego at the door, and her unwavering "why": caring for patients, teams, and the community. A candid, inspiring conversation on leadership, adaptability, and staying grounded in mission-driven healthcare.