Addressing the Unique Challenges of a Statewide Nurse Transition to Practice Program.

The post-pandemic healthcare landscape significantly impacted the professional nursing workforce by exacerbating existing challenges, including the academic-practice gap of new nurse graduates. Transition to practice (TTP) programs have been proven effective in supporting newly licensed registered nurses as they move into practice. A well-designed TTP program empowers new nurses to become resilient and competent, enhancing patient care and contributing to a healthier work environment.

Leveraging State Legislation to Impact Workforce Shortages.

The purpose of this publication is to inform others who can learn and benefit from the process used to leverage state legislation to address the nursing workforce shortage in the state of Arizona. As we emerged from a global pandemic, the nurse leaders in the state of Arizona leveraged relationships and legislation to advance policy. The authors discuss how multisectoral collaboration and organizational alignment secured significant funding to support the Arizona Nurse Education Investment Program.

The CNO US Healthcare Immersion Program, Part 2: Expanding the Footprint of Professional Nursing.

As global leaders, US nurses will have an increasingly recognized role and responsibility in shaping health care in all countries. They should be at the forefront of changing and improving health systems to achieve universal health. Currently, a major health care reform is underway that requires a shift in the professional nursing footprint of China's nurse leaders.

The CNO US Healthcare Immersion Program, Part 1: A Transformational Leadership Model.

As a result of recent global health events, US health care leaders are strengthening international relationships to share best practices, health research, and support of workforce capacity. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the Joint Commission International have all committed to expanding their vision and mission to improve health and health care globally. To support excellence in international health care delivery, the authors embarked on a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) US Healthcare Immersion Program.

Use of simulation training in the intensive care unit.

With increased patient acuity, nurse educators are faced with the challenge of providing ongoing education and ensuring nurse competency. High-fidelity simulation is an effective teaching modality that can meet the diverse needs of critical care nurses with various backgrounds and levels of experience. The Institute of Medicine recommends the use of simulation and simulators as a best practice tool for an instructional method in healthcare.