EP 61: Empowering Nurses in Healthcare’s Hierarchy

In a healthcare system where hierarchy often fuels workplace hostility, one movement is challenging the status quo to prioritize nurses' well-being, safety, and empowerment. In this episode, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary discusses the oppressive hierarchy in healthcare, advocating for a supportive approach to nurse retention and well-being through the ANA's "Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation" program. The program includes initiatives like a well-being credential for healthcare institutions and efforts to combat workplace violence, emphasizing the need for leaders to address disruptive behavior and create a supportive environment by reducing unnecessary tasks for nurses and ensuring accountability. Tune in for a powerful conversation on how to reshape healthcare to support, empower, and protect nurses in every aspect of their work! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/