Most of us will receive care from a trained, qualified nurse many times throughout our lives. But today, the nation faces a shortage of nurses—felt especially here in Central Indiana.

To talk about the challenges and solutions, I sat down with Jill Payne, Indiana Market Chief Nursing Officer for Ascension St. Vincent, and Tia Bell, Dean of Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing. In this podcast, they share insights on the state of nursing and what’s being done to close the gap between the growing demand for nurses and the supply of trained professionals in our region.

One opportunity for those considering a career in nursing is the Ninth Annual Come Explore Nursing event, hosted by Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing and Ascension St. Vincent. It takes place Wednesday, August 27, from 4–7 p.m. at Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital, Main Lobby, 2001 W. 86th St., Door 4A, Indianapolis.

Register at this link.

Listen to my podcast discussion with Dr. Payne and Dr. Bell at the link below.