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Chief Nursing Officer
A Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is the top nursing executive at a hospital or health system, responsible for setting the strategic direction of patient care delivery and ensuring nursing practice aligns with evolving healthcare regulations. The role blends nursing leadership with executive functions such as budget management and organization-wide quality improvement initiatives, reporting directly to the CEO or board. CNOs are seasoned nursing professionals, often with advanced degrees, who have progressed through clinical and administrative leadership roles before reaching the C-suite.
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