Virtual Nursing Pilot in the Inpatient Setting: Qualitative Evaluation Background: Global #nursing shortages require innovative care delivery models. Virtual #nursing is a cutting-edge model being explored. Objective: This study aimed to examine the perspectives of clinical and administrative staff involved in a virtual #nursing pilot on a medical-surgical unit and to identify best practices for future adoption. Methods: We conducted a qualitative evaluation using individual semistructured interviews with virtual and bedside #nurses, #nurse executives, and IT project managers implementing a virtual #nursing pilot program at a medical-surgical unit with 35 private and semiprivate beds at the Mount Sinai Hospital, a 1110-bed acute care hospital in New York, NY. Interviews took place in the spring of 2024 and were completed via phone or Zoom, audio recorded, and professionally transcribed. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. The authors applied an iterative thematic analysis to transcripts using Dedoose. Claude.ai was used to generate code summaries for select codes. Results: Of 33 individuals approached, 16 (48.5%) consented to participate. Nine participants were clinical staff (virtual and bedside #nurses and #nurse managers), and 7 were executive leaders or managers in #nursing and informatics. Our analysis identified the following themes: (1) staff attitudes toward virtual #nursing shifted from resistance to acceptance over time, (2) direct communication channels between virtual and bedside #nurses were critical for efficient care coordination and model adoption, (3) admission and discharge processes evolved throughout the pilot implementation, and (4) adaptable staffing allocations were necessary to accommodate fluctuating patient census and unit demands. Conclusions: The main beneficiaries of this intervention, bedside #nurses, found their virtual counterparts helpful following a few adjustments. Participants reported a perceived reduction in administrative burden, uninterrupted completion of clinical tasks, and they felt their overtime was reduced, which all increased their buy-in for this care model. There are several opportunities for improvement, such as real-time communication, unit-specific virtual #nurse training, and flexible staffing for high-volume units. Our findings suggest that virtual #nursing can address staffing challenges. Calculating the true return on investment for virtual #nursing programs will require comprehensive mixed methods evaluations of such outcomes as care team and patient satisfaction, length of stay, readmission prevention, completion of #nursing tasks, and reduction in overtime.

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The Relational Playbook #nurse Leadership Development Program Using the Whistle Systems Employee Recognition Platform: Feasibility Mixed Methods Study Background: Leadership development programs in healthcare often fail due to their lack of adaptability to the schedules of busy clinicians. This study addresses the need for scalable, flexible programs tailored to #nurse leaders. Objective: This case study evaluated the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the Relational Playbook, an evidence-based leadership development program developed in the Veterans Health Administration, delivered through the Whistle Systems employee recognition web and mobile applications. Methods: A one-year case study approach was deployed using descriptive survey data and qualitative interview analysis. The Playbook’s educational content and interventions were hosted on the Whistle platform, which integrates behavioral science and gamification strategies. Content was delivered weekly via app-based nudge notifications and email. Engagement metrics included activity completion rates. User experience data were collected through weekly reflection surveys (with Likert scale responses and open-text options), monthly check-ins, and a post-implementation acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility survey and interview. Descriptive statistics summarized engagement levels and trends, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis to identify recurring concepts. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed sequentially for comprehensive insights. Results: Five cardiology #nurse practitioners (NPs) from a large academic medical center, providing both inpatient and outpatient care, participated. The Whistle platform was deemed an acceptable, appropriate and feasible technology for delivering the Playbook content. Participants valued the weekly nudges, microlearning content, and flexibility of web and mobile applications. The Playbook content supported personal growth and fostered positive shifts in attitudes toward work. Conclusions: Delivering leadership development content through the Whistle platform is an acceptable approach to support the growth and well-being of busy #nurse leaders.

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Meet Our Team: Vera Anokyewa Amponsah

Vera is a Registered Nurse and a Research Assistant. She contributes to qualitative research through transcript checks, coding, literature reviews, and writing, helping ensure real experiences are reflected in research.

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🎯 Conflict is common in healthcare teams and can affect communication, morale and patient care. Lynne Kerrigan explores how nurses can support effective conflict management.

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Patient safety is about creating a culture where every nurse, patient and caregiver has a voice in keeping care safe. Learn how nurses can lead a cultural shift toward safety that’s proactive, inclusive and built on open conversations.

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The New Face of Nurse Leadership From Capitol Hill to state Capitols, a new generation of nurses is turning care into policy — and trust into power.

Nurses turning care into power. Nearly 300 readers opened this week’s Nurses on the Hill. Meet the nurse leaders shaping US Policy from Congress to community. #nurseleadership #nursesonthehill open.substack.com/pub/andreaba...

The New Face of Nurse Leadership From Capitol Hill to state Capitols, a new generation of nurses is turning care into policy — and trust into power.

From Congress to state houses, nurses are turning care into policy—& trust into power. Meet the nurse-legislators shaping today’s health reforms & the candidates preparing to join them. open.substack.com/pub/andreaba...
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Today we spotlight Dr. April Kapu, DNP—her career shows how #NurseLeadership can shape systems and expand #AccessToCare. #NPsLead 1/4

🩺 Empowering ICU Nursing

This study found that transformational leadership by head nurses, combined with access to opportunities, information, and informal power, significantly strengthens nursing group power in ICU settings.

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Hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s a professional obligation. Discover strategies to empower new graduate nurses. Read more: doi.org/10.62116/MSJ... #NurseLeadership #MedSurg

Inside the Momentum: Nursing and Our Nation in Motion Takeaways from the National Academy of Medicine, FNINR, and the American Academy of Nursing policy gatherings—and the civic energy beyond them.

This issue of Nurses on the Hill looks at what happens when advocacy and science meet on the same streets — and how nurses keep both conversations alive. #NurseBluesky #NurseLeadership open.substack.com/pub/andreaba...

British Journal of Nursing Awards | Submit a Nomination Today! Nominations for the 2026 BJN Awards are now OPEN – celebrate excellence in nursing by submitting an entry today!

Nominations are OPEN for the @BJNursing #Awards. Two of our own, nurses and leaders in their own right, will be judging this year! If your work is driving change, submit it now. Final deadline: 7 Nov 2025
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Tackling Sensitive Patient Conversations: Nurse Leadership in Patient-Centered Care Practical communication strategies for healthcare professionals facing specialized scenarios, including pediatric care, end-of-life conversations, and patients with cognitive impairments. Learn…

💬 Sensitive patient conversations are tough but essential.

Nurse leaders, learn how to lead with empathy, build trust, and deliver patient-centered care. 💙

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29M nurses × 1 hour of #advocacy = a tidal wave of change. What action will YOU commit to this month? #NurseLeadership #PolicyChange

Tackling Sensitive Patient Conversations: Nurse Leadership in Patient-Centered Care | VisiCare Practical communication strategies for healthcare professionals facing specialized scenarios, including pediatric care, end-of-life conversations, and patients with cognitive impairments. Learn eviden...

💬 Sensitive patient conversations are tough but essential.

Nurse leaders, learn how to lead with empathy, build trust, and deliver patient-centered care. 💙

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Nurse Leader’s Guide to De-escalation, Navigating Treatment and Communication | VisiCare Effective conflict resolution in healthcare relies on structured communication frameworks for de-escalation, navigating treatment refusals, and recovering from misunderstandings. These skills are esse...

How can nurse leaders effectively de-escalate tense situations to ensure patient and staff safety? Craft communication and treatment strategies for navigating these critical moments.
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From healing chronic wounds to modernizing CNA’s governance, Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc is proving that leadership and patient care can go hand in hand.
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Want to lead with compassion in long-term care? 🩺 We're hiring an RN Supervisor in Queens, NY! $55/hr at a skilled nursing facility. Full-time, every other weekend required. Make a difference with us! 💙 Interested? 📩 hr@glhstaffing.com #RNSupervisor #NurseLeadership #ApplyNow #Hiring #WeAreHiring

Feeling stuck in your leadership role?
You’re not alone. Leading in health care can be rewarding, but also isolating. Learn how mentors, coaches, and sponsors can help you thrive instead of just survive.
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🎉 Congrats to Ricki Newbury on her new role as Director of Nursing at Pearl SurgiCenter! A passionate, team-focused leader headed to a great ASC.

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‘We didn’t think it could get even worse’: Canadian nurse returns from Gaza Montreal nurse Amy Low has returned home from an eight-week job in Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Gaza. It’s her third time in the region since 2023.

Amy Low is a role model for our profession. While the vast majority of nursing organizations remain silent on the ongoing televised #genocide in Gaza, she went to work. Thank you Amy. www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl... #Nursing #NurseLeadership

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