The alarm bells continue to ring across the country about the looming nursing shortage. When thinking about the nursing pipeline, there are multiple points of contact that CNOs can influence. The largest sphere of influence is within health systems, where CNOs can directly impact recruitment, retention, and ensure career pathways for nurses to advance. However, CNOs need to look beyond the scope of the hospital if they want the workforce to survive the modern healthcare landscape. Here are three statistics that CNOs need to know about the nursing workforce in 2026, according to HealthLeaders March cover story. Pillar: CNOImage: Tags: medical educationnursesnursingstaffworkplaceSecondary Pillars: CNOArticle Type: AnalysisPublished Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026Hide sidebars: Render small main image:
