In this episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso sits down with Frank Crispin (Nursing Director) and Veronica Perez (Nurse Manager) from Inspira Medical Center Vineland to explore how virtual nursing is reshaping patient care and supporting frontline nurses.

They share the story behind Inspira’s pilot program, how virtual nurses handle admissions and discharges, and the surprising impact on nurse burnout, patient experience, and hospital efficiency.

This conversation highlights how innovation and technology can bring relief to nurses while improving outcomes for patients and communities.

Key Takeaways

• What virtual nursing is: A way for nurses to provide admissions, discharges, and patient education remotely through secure technology.
• Why it matters: Addresses staffing shortages, reduces burnout, and supports bedside nurses with time-consuming tasks.
• Pilot results: Nurses gained back 30–45 minutes per admission and 15–30 minutes per discharge.
• Patient impact: Higher satisfaction scores, smoother discharges, and faster turnaround times.
• Future vision: Expanding the program across Inspira Health with advanced technology and centralized operations.

Relevant Links

• Learn more about Inspira Health: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org
• Follow the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/njccn
• Listen to more episodes of Nursing Insights: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/nursing-insights