The report said the shortage of potential nurse executives comes from a dearth of RNs pursuing higher education. A 2009 survey released by the American Organization of Nurse Executives noted seven new clinical nurse leader programs opened last year, bringing the total number of CNL programs to 88. 1,808 students are currently enrolled in CNL programs, up 9.6 percent from last year, according to the report.
The American Nurses Association has asked that nurse executives be involved in hospital administrative decisions to increase the sway and draw of the position.
Read the Benzinga report on nurse executives.
Read more on hospital leadership and executive moves:
–Philadelphia’s Aria Health Names President and CEO
–Wyoming’s St. John’s Medical Center Names COO
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