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Season 3 | Episode 14 - Nov 10, 2022

Transforming the Nursing Workforce, featuring Mary Ann Fuchs

Featuring Mary Ann Fuchs, VP of Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive, Duke Health

Episode Description

Related Topics:
Healthcare ServicesCare Delivery
Relevant Roles:
Chief Nursing Informatics Officers Chief Nursing Officer Chief Nursing Executive

In this episode, Mary Ann Fuchs, vice president of patient care and Chief Nurse Executive, joins Renee at The Table. They discuss current nursing workforce challenges, restoring joy and meaning to a clinical environment, and partnering with the rest of your executive team.

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The full transcript of our conversation is also available to read. Show the Transcript.

About our Guest

Mary Ann Fuchs, VP of Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive, Duke Health

Mary Ann Fuchs, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is the Vice President of Patient Care and System Chief Nurse Executive for Duke University Health System and the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs for Duke University School of Nursing. As a member of the health system executive team, Fuchs supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the delivery of care. This includes creating a nursing environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care education and research is promoted and achieved.

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