Throughout 2023, Nursing Catalyst researchers interviewed the leaders of more than 15 virtual nursing programs and facilitated conversations with nursing executives on how they plan to scale their VN pilots. The above PDF briefing includes a digest of those conversations, including insights about program components that enable scale, common approaches to scale strategy, and predictions on the future of virtual care.
Key Takeaways
A variety of virtual nursing model can provide value, but some models are easier to scale than others.
There's no one right answer to scaling virtual nursing models--but executives should select the approach that compliments their larger care delivery transformation goals.
Executives must center frontline nurses and managers within scaling decisions and processes.
Investing in a robust virtual nursing model sets the stage for multidisciplinary care delivery transformation.