The Bo & Luke Show®️ #144 - Innovative Ways To Grow Your Workforce with Susan Russell
As the Chief Nursing & Patient Safety Officer at Singing River Health System, Susan Russell brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the nursing profession to her work. Susan's expertise in the hospital and health care industry spans patient safety, nursing operations and hospital administration. She is proud to have served as both a consultant and panelist on topics related to clinical operations and performance improvement, while also being recognized with awards for advocating donation, innovation and nurse/patient rights.
As a leader in this space, Susan is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Association of Nurse Leaders - where she's using her insights to ensure nursing teams are optimally staffed and that innovative healthcare solutions are developed that result in positive outcomes for patients.
EPISODE TIME HACKS
· Common reasons for the nursing shortage. 2:15
· What’s an ongoing shortage? 5:02
· The wage index and the cost of living. 9:58
· Innovative ways to grow your internal workforce. 12:16
· How to start an LPN apprenticeship program. 16:33
· The importance of diversity in healthcare. 19:33
· How do you attract people to your area? 22:31
· How much does it cost to be a travel nurse? 27:53
· Advice for HR Professionals. 30:34
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Co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you’re looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, the podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything healthcare HR!