Episode 16 - Nurses Make The World Go ’Round

Throughout the COVID Pandemic, VASNHS nurses have been one of the most vital components to our response.  Not only have they continued to provide high-quality bedside care to patients, but they were frequently thrown into situations that aren't part of their core missions, such as being the first screeners at our doors and filling out call centers as we shifted to virtual care.

However, a nursing corps like ours doesn't just happen...it's nurtured and fostered through a number of initiatives.  

On this episode of The 9 Line, we speak with Mr. Bill Caron, our Executive Director, and Dr. Desiree Crawford, our acting Nurse Executive, about our approach to growing a professional nursing corps, how our nurses have a voice that matters within our facilities, and the impact of being recognized as a Pathways to Excellence-certified facility for our nursing practices.