Name
01. Nurse Retention in 2025 & Beyond: Top Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Sarah Matney, MSOL, BSN, RN, CPON, CENP, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Connecticut Children's
Mila Sprouse, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, North Puget Sound Region, Providence
Jenna Fisher, DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Excellence, Ascend Learning - Healthcare Workforce Solutions
Christine Schuster, RN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Emerson Health
Mila Sprouse, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, North Puget Sound Region, Providence
Jenna Fisher, DNP, MSMIT, APRN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Vice President, Clinical Excellence, Ascend Learning - Healthcare Workforce Solutions
Christine Schuster, RN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Emerson Health



Description
The panel, Nurse Retention in 2025 & Beyond: Top Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce, will focus on innovative approaches to address the challenges of nurse retention in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Industry leaders will discuss strategies for improving workplace culture, enhancing career development opportunities, and leveraging flexible staffing models to support nurses’ well-being. The session will also explore the role of technology, mentorship programs, and leadership engagement in building a resilient and satisfied nursing workforce. Attendees will gain actionable insights to create sustainable retention strategies that prioritize nurse satisfaction and long-term organizational success.
Location Name
Regency A (West Tower, Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Paige Twenter, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare