Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Syl Trepanier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at Providence
Dec 9, 2025
Syl Trepanier, Senior VP and Chief Nurse Executive at Providence, leads nursing strategy for a large faith-based health system. He highlights today's critical challenges in nursing, including safety concerns and the need for evolving workforce models. Syl emphasizes the importance of integrating technology and AI to enhance nursing practices and improve patient safety. He also shares insightful advice for emerging nursing leaders, urging them to be curious and leverage team expertise for effective leadership.
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Two Decades In Nursing Leadership
- Syl Trepanier describes his background as chief nurse executive at Providence and two decades in chief roles.
- He frames serving 36,000 nurses as an honor and responsibility.
Leading 36,000 Nurses
- Syl Trepanier states Providence employs around 36,000 nurses across the system.
- He emphasizes honoring nurses by ensuring their voices are heard from bedside to boardroom.
Use Governance To Amplify Nurse Voices
- Syl Trepanier recommends professional governance so bedside concerns travel up to executives.
- He advises leaders to show curiosity and ensure nurses' voices reach the boardroom.