Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Cathy Stankiewicz, Chief Nursing Officer, AdventHealth Central Florida Division
Jul 23, 2025
Cathy Stankiewicz, Chief Nursing Officer at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, is a fervent advocate for the nursing workforce. In this engaging discussion, she reveals how her team is tackling nursing shortages with professional governance and flexible leadership strategies. Cathy highlights the crucial role of 10,000 nurses in decision-making for improved patient care and emphasizes the importance of engaging younger generations through hands-on experiences and partnerships with educational institutions.
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Nurses Lead Governance Reinstated
- Cathy Stankiewicz's system reinstituted professional governance after COVID, allowing nurses to influence decisions directly.
- Forty frontline nurses meet regularly to advise on policies and practices, enhancing nurse engagement and patient care.
Growing Population Strains Workforce
- Florida's booming population drives increased patient volume and acuity, intensifying healthcare demands.
- Workforce shortages, especially in nursing, remain a critical challenge to meet future healthcare needs.
Progress Over Perfection
- Prioritize progress over perfection in leadership to maintain momentum and adaptability.
- Embrace flexibility to evolve initiatives when plans are not perfect, ensuring continual development.