Morrison, Valerie DBA, MSM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, SHRM-SCP; Pabico, Christine PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAAN; Robertson, Sasha MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Bates, Melissa DNP, RN, CDCES
THE PERVASIVE ISSUE of health worker burnout has led to increasing turnover rates, workforce shortages, negative impacts on patient outcomes, and increased costs.1,2 The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) identified burnout as a critical concern and convened a group of more than 200 healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and pharmacists, to develop the National Plan for Health Workforce Well-Being, launched in October 2022.3 This plan underscored the urgent need for structured and effective well-being initiatives. In response to these challenges, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) developed Well-Being Excellence™. Read More