By Bridget K. Burke If you are a nurse, or thinking about going into nursing, you may be hearing two very different messages about its future. One message is that the future of nursing is bright. Americans are aging, chronic disease is rising, and patients will need...
By: Casey Whitmore & Michael A. O’Connell Healthcare leaders rarely struggle with effort—they struggle with translation. Many professionals can describe what they’re responsible for yet hesitate to articulate what changed because of their leadership. But hiring...
By: Ashley Oates This year the Higher Education Network (HEN) of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL) hosted a Case Competition on November 15th at UC Davis Aggie Square in Sacramento – an academic event centered on a case study where teams of...
By Stacey Aggabao, MBA MSN RN NEA-BC CEN “In healthcare, how people show up matters as much as what they know.” In today’s complex healthcare environment, leaders are called to make decisions that balance compassion, accountability, and operational excellence....
By Christianna Kearns, FACHE As we bring 2025 to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep appreciation on the extraordinary work that has taken place across our CAHL community this year. Serving as your President has been one of the greatest honors of my career,...
By Dr. Ifeoma I. Nnaji and Akim Waldron Why is the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15? Have you ever wondered why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 rather than during a single calendar...
By Stacey Aggabao As health systems face unprecedented workforce pressures, building social capital through mentorship is not just nice-to-have – it is a strategic imperative. In health care, success is shaped not only by clinical expertise and advanced technology but...
By Fawn Hutton Employment gaps used to be viewed with skepticism. For years, job seekers feared that a pause in work history might raise red flags for hiring managers. Today, the narrative is shifting. As workplaces evolve and organizations place greater value on...
By Adam Hugo Mejia Five years ago, virtual interactions were rare, but as we have all experienced, the virtual setting has now become the norm. Companies have been changing their recruitment processes, interviews, and even skill set reviews in various ways. Virtual...
By Ashley Oates Calling all student members and early careerists—this article is for you. Think of it as your Dear Abby for questions you might have asked a mentor or a peer, now shared to everyone with practical advice. This past year as a part of the Higher...