The CNO Podcast with Robert Fisher | Episode 7

The CNO Podcast with Robert Fisher | Episode 7

The podcast features a conversation with Rob Fisher, the CNO of Whittier Hospital, discussing the challenges of hiring and retention in the nursing field. Rob shares his background, the hospital's overview, patient care continuum, and strategies for addressing staffing challenges. Additionally, he discusses collaboration with nursing schools and career fairs as a recruitment strategy. The conversation covers the transition from nursing assistant to RN, recruitment strategies, presenting well in interviews, competitive salaries and benefits, retention strategies, building a supportive work culture, transformational leadership, and future goals for development plans.Takeaways* Hiring and Retention* Collaboration with Nursing Schools Recruitment strategies for new nurses* Creating a supportive and engaging work cultureChapters* 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview* 05:35 Whittier Hospital Overview and Community Impact* 10:38 Strategies for Hiring and Retention* 42:47 Future Goals and Development Plans

The CNO Podcast with Joben Rieth | Episode 5

The CNO podcast features a conversation with Joben Rieth, a four-time CNO and CEO, discussing the transition from bedside nursing to management, the importance of relational leadership, and the impact of culture on patient outcomes. Joben shares insights on evaluating new job opportunities and the significance of aligning with an organization's values and mission. The conversation covers Joben Rieth's experiences as a healthcare leader, focusing on leadership, relationship-building, and operational excellence. Joben shares insights on forming good relationships with C-level peers, navigating matrix relationships, and implementing patient experience initiatives. He also discusses his approach to culture change and shares recommendations for leadership and healthcare staffing solutions.

The CNO Podcast with Linda Cole

The conversation with Linda Cole on the CNO podcast covers Linda's nursing journey, transition to management, leadership in emergency services, project management and leadership, proving leadership potential, communication and engagement, Magnet certification journey, and collecting feedback and engagement. The key takeaways from the conversation are the importance of engagement at the bottom and the value of saying yes to opportunities. The conversation highlights the importance of shared leadership, effective communication strategies, and building a culture of mutual respect within a healthcare organization. It emphasizes the role of frontline nurses in providing valuable insights and the significance of understanding the 'why' behind decisions. The discussion also touches on the use of Facebook Live for internal communication and the importance of developing personal relationships with C-suite executives.

The CNO Podcast with Angela Gary

In this episode, Angela Gary, CNO Northeast Georgia Medical Center- Braselton & Barrow, shares her journey from bedside nursing to leadership. She discusses the importance of feedback, building trust, and empowering frontline staff. Angela emphasizes the need for effective communication and engagement strategies to improve unit performance. She also highlights the significance of shared governance and managing up in leadership roles. As she looks to the future, Angela shares her goals for achieving Magnet designation and her commitment to continuous learning and growth in her career.

The CNO Podcast with Melissa Rouse

In this conversation, Melissa Rouse discusses her initiative to create a sense of community among hospital staff. These gatherings allow staff from different shifts to engage with each other and provide feedback on their work environment. Melissa emphasizes the importance of being present and approachable to foster open communication and improve workplace culture.