| The national nursing shortage is an ongoing pain point for CNOs and for healthcare organizations across the country. It's critical for CNOs to understand why the nursing shortage is happening and the full extent of its impact, so they can develop robust strategies for combatting it. CNOs also need to know that the nursing shortage has more of an impact on some areas than others, and there are still many people who are interested in becoming nurses. In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at the impact of nursing shortages on a health system's financial wellbeing and patient care delivery. | 