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10/23/2025

How did a digital-first approach to professional development help drive a 91% nurse retention rate and save $3.5M in turnover costs?

At the AHA Leadership Summit, Erin LaCross and Amanda Weaver from Parkview Health joined StaffGarden by Ascend Learning to share this powerful story of transformation.

Parkview’s clinical ladder program had just 75 nurses enrolled before partnering with StaffGarden.

Today, nearly 2,000 nurses are actively engaged, thanks to a platform that aligns career growth with recognition, flexibility, and financial incentives.

Parkview’s success shows what’s possible when leadership invests in scalable, data-driven workforce strategies to build a culture where nurses feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

Watch the full session to learn how your organization can:
- Boost nurse retention
- Build peer-driven support systems
- Align professional development with strategic goals

View the presentation here: https://hubs.la/Q03PCBVV0

10/22/2025

90% of nurse leaders say OhioHealth’s Professional Development and Advancement Program (PDAP) is reshaping how nurses grow, contribute, and stay engaged:

- 14.5% engagement in year one (on track to exceed 20% in year two)
- 50+ care site champions driving adoption
- Real-time data guiding leadership decisions and aligning nurses with strategic goals

At the latest AHA Affinity Forum, OhioHealth shared how they’re transforming clinical talent development with a “hire-to-retire” strategy powered by StaffGarden by Ascend Learning’s digital platform.

As Tricia Edwards, Advisor for PDAP, shared:
“We now see PDAP not just as a recognition tool, but as a mechanism for upskilling and aligning nurses with a shared vision of excellence.”

From onboarding to succession planning, OhioHealth is building a resilient workforce that grows with purpose.

Watch the recording now to hear how OhioHealth is building resilient, engaged nursing teams through digitized clinical ladders and long-term development strategies: https://hubs.la/Q03PCx3R0

10/20/2025

From 75 to nearly 3,000 nurses engaged in just two years.

That’s the impact of Parkview Health’s bold reimagining of professional development through its digital clinical ladder, powered by StaffGarden by Ascend Learning.

Faced with post-pandemic burnout and disengagement, Parkview asked a critical question: “What can we do to radically redesign our clinical ladder program to spark our nurses again?”

The answer? A strategic, tech-enabled transformation that:

✅ Increased engagement from 75 to 3,000 nurses in just two years
✅ Reduced turnover among ladder participants by 80.8%
✅ Fostered a culture of peer recognition, growth, and excellence

With over 7,000 nurses now on the platform and thousands of development activities completed, Parkview is proving that investing in nurses is investing in better care.

Read the full case study to see how Parkview Health is setting a new standard for workforce development: https://hubs.la/Q03PnYwc0

10/15/2025

What an incredible few days at the ANCC 2025 Magnet & Pathway Conference! Our brought together nurses from across the country to shout out their colleagues, share what they’re grateful for, and celebrate the power of nursing innovation.

We’re so proud to have partnered with the American Nurses Foundation to support a movement that empowers nurses to lead change in care delivery and practice.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a shoutout, and helped build the . You made this possible.

10/14/2025

Here's your workforce wake-up call! 📣

Our latest report, built from insights shared by 60+ nurse executives nationwide, reveals the bold, data-driven strategies transforming workforce development in healthcare.

We’ll show you how to cut onboarding costs and close the competency gap. Hospitals spend an average of $46,800 per RN on onboarding, yet 89% of nurse leaders say inconsistent training across nurses at the same level is leading to variability in care.

This report reveals how digital competency management and tech-enabled clinical ladders are helping leaders standardize competency, streamline development, and achieve retention rates over 90%.

Equipped with digital competency management and tech-enabled clinical ladders, your healthcare organization can streamline development and build strong internal pipelines of future leaders.

📥 Download the full report now and uncover how nurse leaders are driving retention, engagement, and clinical excellence through digital innovation: https://hubs.la/Q03NBnJB0

10/09/2025

Swipe through to see some of the amazing teams who’ve already joined the at this year’s ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference!

Don’t forget to stop by booth #3035 to add your voice to the movement. We’re donating $15 to the American Nurses Foundation’s Reimagining Nursing Initiative for every photo taken with us at booth #3035.

As a bonus, share your photo on LinkedIn and tag StaffGarden, and we’ll donate another $15!

We’re proud to support a movement that empowers nurses to lead change in care delivery and practice. From individual recognition to system transformation, your gratitude creates ripple effects.

Let’s hit our goal of $2,500 donated by the end of the conference!

10/06/2025

Start the with StaffGarden by Ascend Learning to help fund innovation in nursing at this year’s ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference!

Every photo taken and shared helps fund the future of nursing through the American Nurses Foundation’s Reimagining Nursing Initiative.

Here’s how it works:

1. Drop by the StaffGarden booth #3035
2. Take a group photo at our booth → We’ll donate $15 to the American Nurses Foundation's Reimagining Nursing Initiative
3. 📸 Share your photo on LinkedIn and tag → We donate another $15!

From individual recognition to system transformation, your gratitude creates ripple effects. We’re proud to support a movement that amplifies nursing voices.

We'll donate up to $2,500 at the end of the ANCC 2025 Magnet & Pathway Conference.

Stop by, snap a pic, & start a chain reaction.

09/30/2025

How do you build a workforce that stays engaged from day one through retirement?

Ask OhioHealth.

In the second session of the AHA Affinity Forum, they’ll share how they use digitized clinical ladders to retain top talent and foster long-term growth.

This session is a must-attend for CNOs, CHROs and Nursing Professional Development leaders looking to retain top talent and foster growth from day one through retirement.

Explore how leading hospitals are building resilient, engaged nursing teams through digitized clinical ladders and long-term development strategies.

📅 Monday, October 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CDT💻 Free Virtual Event – Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q03Lnnvl0

🎙️ Featured Guest: Tricia Edwards, BSN, RN, PCCN, Advisor, Nurse Professional Development, OhioHealth

Discussion led by Elise Arespacochaga of AHA with insights from Larissa Africa and Jenna Lloyd Fisher, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning.

🔗 Couldn’t make the last session? Catch up on what you missed and get a sneak peek at our upcoming dates here: https://hubs.la/Q03Lnqw40

09/25/2025

Missed our first AHA Affinity Forum session?
You can still catch the powerful insights from Parkview Health on transforming clinical judgment and onboarding through innovative competency development.

🔗 Read the recap to learn how modern competency strategies are driving better outcomes and faster onboarding, featuring Trina Rayle, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development Manager, Parkview Health: https://hubs.la/Q03KW4pd0

"One of the most pressing issues is the lack of transparency in how competency performance is tracked and communicated."
- Host Elisa Arespacochaga, Group Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Workforce, American Hospital Association
Featuring insights from Larissa Africa and Jenna Lloyd Fisher

🔗 Watch the recording now to learn how Parkview unlocked this transparency and what it enabled them to achieve in quality patient care, scalability, efficiency, productivity and more: https://hubs.la/Q03KW2TN0

09/17/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Ascend Learning has acquired Laudio, an innovator in frontline leader solutions that drive efficiency and engagement for health systems.

Laudio’s unified leader operations platform will enhance StaffGarden’s commitment to supporting nurse leaders with smarter workflows, real-time insights, and meaningful engagement to drive excellence and elevate care.

Together, we’re building the future of healthcare leadership. 💙

🔗 Read the full press release: https://hubs.la/Q03JFpx50

09/03/2025

Kicking off the American Hospital Association Affinity Forum with Parkview Health! Transforming clinical judgment and streamlined onboarding through an innovative approach to competency management.

📅 Tuesday, September 9 | 10:00–11:00 AM CDT
💻 Free Virtual Event – Register Here: https://hubs.la/Q03GCgQm0

Featured Guest: Trina Rayle, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Professional Development Manager, Parkview Health

Hosted by Elisa Arespacochaga, VP of Clinical Affairs & Workforce at AHA with insights from Larissa Africa and Jenna Lloyd Fisher, StaffGarden by Ascend Learning

🔗 Plus, get a sneak peek at our upcoming sessions: https://hubs.la/Q03GCbq90

09/02/2025

🚨New Series Launching Soon!🚨

We’re teaming up with the American Hospital Association (AHA) for a powerful 3-part virtual panel series on key aspects of elevating workforce excellence through strategic development.

Join us as leading hospitals share real-world strategies for transforming clinical development, retaining top talent, and unlocking workforce intelligence. Each session features a unique perspective from healthcare leaders driving innovation in nursing and workforce strategy.
🔗 Register for this free virtual series here: https://hubs.la/Q03Gy3Nq0

Here’s what’s coming up:
Session 1: Empowering Clinical Excellence Through Innovative Competency Development
Tuesday, September 9 | 10:00–11:00 AM CDT
Parkview Health shares how they’re transforming clinical judgment and onboarding through modern competency management.

Session 2: Growing Clinical Talent from Hire to Retire
Monday, October 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CDT
Ohio Health reveals how digitized clinical ladders are helping retain top talent and foster long-term growth.

Session 3: From Data Fragmentation to Strategic Workforce Intelligence
Wednesday, November 19 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM CST
Inova Loudoun Hospital showcases how centralized insights are optimizing staffing and elevating care quality.

💡Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and elevate your workforce strategy.

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