Supporting the Nursing Workforce with Advocacy and Research – Jennifer Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Jennifer Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE, discussing the importance of quantitative research, connecting with frontline nurses to inform advocacy, and expanding the definition of the nursing pipeline.Dr. Jennifer Hitt serves as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, the state’s dedicated workforce development office for nursing. A recognized leader in the field, Dr. Hitt currently serves at the President of the Tennessee Nurses Association and previously served as the President of the Mississippi Nurses Association. She also has contributed to the profession through her service on ANA, AACN, and AONL committees, and as a federal site evaluator for CCNE. Dr. Hitt holds a BS in Physics from the University of Mississippi, a BSN from the University of Memphis, an MSN from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and a PhD in Nursing Science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. As a researcher, her work focuses on advancing solutions to critical nursing workforce challenges, wellness in nursing, and population health initiatives. LinksTennessee Center for Nursing AdvancementTennessee Nurses AssociationMississippi Nurses AssociationFlorida Center for NursingSubscribe to FCN’s newsletterFind FCN on social mediaThe Florida Center for NursingThe Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.