In this episode, host Dan Karnuta speaks with Dr. Terry McDonnell, chief nursing officer at Duke University Health System. They focus on how technology is reshaping the nursing profession. They discuss workforce retention, supporting nurses who are new to the profession and initiatives such as innovation units, virtual care centers and ambient voice recognition. They also also explore the future of home-based care, wearable technology, ethical AI use and programs like healthcare high schools to help strengthen tomorrow's workforce.
Karnuta is an associate professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Organizations, Strategy and International Management Area as well as director of its Professional Program in Healthcare Management.