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One of our early adoption partners prevented more than 700 nurse departures and saved an estimated $47.5 million in just one year, as reported in Becker’s Hospital Review.

AdventHealth’s Professional Excellence Program is the result of a redesigned clinical ladder that made growth visible, attainable, and meaningful at the bedside.

Partner success like this is the ethos behind StaffGarden’s digital clinical ladder program. Our healthcare-first platform achieves a level of clarity, engagement, and scalability that spreadsheets, binders, and generic solutions can’t.

Read our latest blog to find out how to transform your own CLP and make a real impact for your nursing workforce: https://hubs.la/Q04kZDKJ0

Nearly half of nurse leaders say they need stronger competency frameworks — and 75% see room to better prepare new graduates.

StaffGarden's recent webinar with Laudio surfaced 9 practical steps leaders are using to turn those gaps into momentum.

Organizations are moving forward by reclaiming coaching time, building confidence faster through consistent expectations and structured touchpoints.

If you’re aligning data, workflow, and leadership development for the year ahead, the full recap breaks down all nine takeaways with examples from health systems nationwide.

Read the recap:
https://hubs.la/Q04hrDpS0

Watch the full webinar:
https://hubs.la/Q04hrtcv0

Most new nurses leave in just 3 years.
The solution to retention? Build competency before day one.

In HIT Consultant, Larissa Africa MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President at StaffGarden by Ascend Learning shares how academic-practice partnerships power competency-based onboarding that better prepares nurses for the realities of care delivery.

When new nurses build confidence and capability earlier, organizations see stronger retention, better outcomes, and a more resilient workforce.

A smarter, more sustainable path forward for the workforce starts with competency.

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As Magnet® expectations evolve, leaders are rethinking how culture, engagement, and readiness come together in more sustainable ways.

Join us tomorrow, May 12 (12–1pm ET) for a candid peer exchange with experienced nursing leaders who are modernizing how Magnet® cultures are built in practice.

You’ll hear from leaders who have:
• Supported multiple Magnet® journeys and redesign efforts
• Led Magnet® strategy from both executive and operational perspectives
• Actively rethinking sustainability, staff engagement, and readiness in today’s workforce environment

Panelists include leaders from Tampa General Health System, Los Angeles General Medical Center, and Texas Health Resources, with moderation by Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, FAAN, VP Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden.

The session will focus on practical ways to reduce burden, strengthen culture, and make Magnet® work more proactive and more impactful.

👉 Reserve your seat: https://hubs.la/Q04fm5lQ0

“NCAP shifted from being perceived as a cost center, and instead as a strategic workforce investment.”

Texas Health Resources shared how its Nursing Career Advancement Program reframed professional development, nearly doubled participation, reduced turnover among ladder nurses, and delivered more than $160M in workforce cost avoidance.

Read the AONL Sunrise Session recap to see how THR made the business case for modernizing professional development at scale:
https://hubs.la/Q04fLlsp0

The Nursing Leadership Exchange series continues with Session 2: Modern Models for Achieving and Maintaining a Magnet® Culture with Less Burden.

🗓️ May 12 | 11:30 am–12:30 pm ET

This interactive virtual forum brings together leaders actively rethinking how Magnet® work is designed, led, and sustained in today’s environment.

Featuring perspectives from:
• Cherilyn Ashlock, DNP, RN, NE BC, Senior Director, Nursing Excellence, Tampa General Health System
• Nancy Blake, PhD, RN, FAAN, former CNO, Los Angeles General Medical Center
• Shelby Do, DNP, RN, NEA BC, Director of Nursing Excellence, Outcomes and Innovation, Texas Health Resources
Moderated by Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, FAAN, VP Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning.

The discussion will explore how leaders are strengthening Magnet® culture while reducing administrative burden and enabling continuous readiness.

👉 Register to join the peer exchange: https://hubs.la/Q04fxByD0

Bon Secours Mercy Health shows how digitizing its clinical ladder program transformed participation, retention, and executive visibility into key quality outcomes.

The impact speaks for itself:
✅ Clinical ladder participation jumped from

Tomorrow, we're sharing practical takeaways to transform your professional development processes.

Clinical ladders play a critical role in professional growth—but only when they are designed for clarity, engagement, and impact.

Join us tomorrow, April 23 (12–1pm ET) for a peer led discussion with experienced nursing leaders who have successfully transitioned their clinical ladders to digital:

• Dr. Opeyemi Blessing, DNP, RN, CCRN, CPPS, System Associate Director of Nursing Excellence, NYC Health + Hospitals
• Jan Smith, MSN, RN, CPAN, ABPANC, Professional Practice Coordinator, Prisma Health

Moderated by Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning.

The conversation will focus on:
• Gaining executive alignment and buy in
• Designing ladders that advance organizational priorities
• Driving consistent participation and sustained momentum

👉 Join the conversation: https://hubs.la/Q04cY13D0

Join us this spring for StaffGarden’s Nursing Leadership Exchange Forum— a two part webinar series created for nursing executives and professional development leaders seeking practical, peer driven insight.

These virtual forums bring leaders together for candid discussion, shared experience, and strategies that can be applied immediately within your organization.

Upcoming Sessions:
April 23 | Digital Clinical Ladder Transformation: Practical Takeaways

Hear from nursing leaders actively leading digital clinical ladder initiatives, including:
• Dr. Opeyemi Blessing, DNP, RN, CCRN, CPPS, System Associate Director of Nursing Excellence, NYC Health + Hospitals
• Jan Smith, MSN, RN, CPAN, ABPANC, Professional Practice Coordinator, Prisma Health
• Moderated by Larissa Africa, MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions (HWS) and StaffGarden, by Ascend Learning

👉 Reserve your seat for Digital Clinical Ladder Transformation: https://hubs.la/Q04czl730

May 12 | Magnet® Leadership: Modern Models with Less Burden

Explore how nursing and operational leaders are reimagining Magnet® culture to reduce administrative burden while strengthening engagement and readiness.
Each session is designed to be interactive, discussion driven, and grounded in real world practice.

👉 Reserve your seat for Magnet® Leadership: Modern Models with Less Burden: https://hubs.la/Q04czhJ00