The conversation covers the journey of Tina Pate, a Chief Nursing Officer of Great Plains Health, from her transition from bedside nursing to management, her path to the CNO role, addressing workforce challenges, and the process of hiring and culture building. It provides insights into leadership transitions and career growth in the nursing field. The conversation covers key themes of hiring and team building, empowerment and autonomy, and advocacy and networking.Tina Pate discusses the importance of hiring candidates who can keep up with the pace, greet people, and show enthusiasm. Additionally, she shares her approach to empowering and supporting her team, allowing them to make mistakes and succeed. Furthermore, Tina highlights the significance of advocacy and networking in the nursing profession, focusing on workforce development and the need for non-traditional nursing programs.Takeaways* Leadership Transition* Career Growth Hiring and Team Building* Empowerment and Autonomy* Advocacy and Networking