Nurse economist Shawna Butler sits down with Nurse Rosa Hart at HLTH to discus the critical intersection of nursing and economics. They explore the often-overlooked economic value of nursing, the importance of investing in the nursing workforce, and the need for aligning financial incentives with health outcomes. Shawna shares her journey from clinical nursing to economics.
You may be surprised by her answer to the billion dollar question, informed by her insights on global health, and the pressing need for strategic investments in nursing to improve healthcare systems.