"We recognize we can't compete with the travel nurse salaries, but we're very focused on our work environment and what we can compete with is creating that sense of purpose and belonging, as well as well-being. We know that nurses want to be involved in meaningful work." — Maureen Sintich, DNP, MBA, RN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, executive vice president and chief nurse executive, Inova Health Now that the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us, along with the scramble for nurse staffing, healthcare organizations are taking more long-term steps to attract and retain nurses. For this week's lead story, I spoke with Maureen Sintich, DNP, MBA, RN, WHNP-BC, NEA-BC, Inova Health's executive vice president and chief nurse executive, about five ways the health system is attracting and keeping nurses. | 