Building an Evidence-Based Foundation for Virtual Nursing

Abstract

Virtual nursing is viewed as a key strategy to support safe, effective staffing in acute care amid continued RN workforce challenges. Consensus has not been reached on the optimal model that can drive highly impactful results for virtual nursing. Research is needed on the most effective strategies to optimize the role of the virtual nurse. In addition, nurse leaders need evidence to confirm which virtual models are the most strongly positioned to impact staff and patient satisfaction, quality, labor costs, and length of stay.