Article discusses how nurse leaders can promote well-being

Nurse well-being is critical to a health system’s success, since half of the workforce is comprised of nurses or nurse-related positions, according to April Prunty, PhD, RN, director of nursing professional development at Allina Health in Minneapolis. When nurses are not well, patient outcomes suffer, she says. CNOs should informally round on units and connect with front-line nurses to listen to their concerns and provide support and advocate for them. Permitting adequate breaks is important, she says. CNOs should be creative with employee resources and redesign workflows to give nurses time to prioritize well-being. Allina Health implemented employee assistance programs and spiritual care teams to support staff. The system also offers a nurse residency program to prepare novice nurses and build community. (HealthLeaders Media article, 5/6/24)