Leading Through Nursing Innovation
Linda Talley, M.S., R.N., NE-BC, F.A.A.N., began her nursing journey at Children’s National as a nurse in our NICU. Today, 35 years later, she leads 1,900 nurses across our hospital and community locations as senior vice president and chief nursing officer.
Her leadership has never been in greater need as America faces an acute nursing shortage. In a 2022 CBS Evening News story, Talley touched on the variety of ways in which we can begin to address the crisis. These include innovations that enable experienced nurses to find new roles instead of retiring. This might involve offering guidance and support to bedside caregivers through tablet computers.
Talley also noted our Conway Nursing Pathway Program. “It allows us to go into high schools, for example, and begin to identify those who aspire to have a career in nursing.” This plants the seed for tomorrow’s nurses to make a difference in our community.
Her leadership has never been in greater need as America faces an acute nursing shortage. In a 2022 CBS Evening News story, Talley touched on the variety of ways in which we can begin to address the crisis. These include innovations that enable experienced nurses to find new roles instead of retiring. This might involve offering guidance and support to bedside caregivers through tablet computers.
Talley also noted our Conway Nursing Pathway Program. “It allows us to go into high schools, for example, and begin to identify those who aspire to have a career in nursing.” This plants the seed for tomorrow’s nurses to make a difference in our community.
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