--- title: "MEDITECH’s Nurse Forum 2021: From “New Normal” to “Better than Normal”" description: Learn more about the highlights from MEDITECH's Nurse Forum 2021. image: https://blog.meditech.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1255590828%20(1).jpg --- ![MEDITECH logo](https://blog.meditech.com/hubfs/MEDITECH-Logo--2020.svg) Menu Site Search ![Email icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--email.svg) [ Subscribe to the MEDITECH Newsletter](https://info.meditech.com/get-great-meditech-content?hsCtaTracking=864299ec-5abf-4004-9c6d-2d051794101f%7Cc911be42-538a-4a48-8dca-a6d4001c6326) - [![Facebook icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/MeditechEHR) - [![Instagram icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--instagram.svg)](https://instagram.com/meditechehr) - [![LinkedIn icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/meditech) - [![Twitter X icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--x.svg)](https://twitter.com/MEDITECH) - [![YouTube icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/@MEDITECHvideo) - [![Threads icon](https://ehr.meditech.com/themes/ehrmeditech/images/icon--social-media--threads.svg)](https://www.threads.net/@meditechehr) # MEDITECH’s Nurse Forum 2021: From “New Normal” to “Better than Normal” Posted by [Cathy Turner, BSN, MBA, RN-BC, Chief Marketing and Nursing Executive, MEDITECH](https://blog.meditech.com/author/cathy-turner-bsn-mba-rn-bc-chief-marketing-and-nursing-executive-meditech) July 1, 2021 |  [Nursing](https://blog.meditech.com/topic/nursing) ![Two nurses hugging](https://blog.meditech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-1255590828%20(1).jpg?width=725&name=GettyImages-1255590828%20(1).jpg) MEDITECH’s [Nurse Forum](https://ehr.meditech.com/events/2021-nurse-forum) always leaves me feeling refreshed and inspired about our shared partnerships with our nursing community. But our events for 2020 and 2021 were especially memorable, as they framed this undeniably difficult, traumatic, and pivotal time for everyone.  Hundreds of members of our nursing community joined us during this year’s virtual forum to reflect upon the world of healthcare as it is *right now *— and how technology helped to get us here. We can move from a “new normal” to what I call a “better than normal,” an opportunity to learn from challenges and move beyond them. Through everything we’ve faced together, I am heartened by the positive transformations we’ve witnessed. Being able to remotely check in with nursing peers from across the globe is proof of how far we have all come in such a short time. What we all need more than ever are dependable, trusted partnerships. The ability to stay connected even at a distance. To be human when it really matters. This year we celebrated the ability of nurses to rise to the challenges of our new reality, and set the pace for an industry in flux. The leadership of the nursing community has been a thing to behold, and your stories of caring through adversity strengthen our desire to make healthcare more accessible for *all people* — from frontline nurses to executives, and of course, the patients themselves. I think back to the story of Clinical Informaticist Stephania Fregeau, BSN, RN, who was called back to the frontlines to act as a charge nurse at her home hospital, [Northwestern Medical Center](https://blog.meditech.com/using-a-vaccine-workflow-in-the-fight-against-covid-19). She jumped right back into the fray after being off the floor for several years, as her facility faced COVID-19’s winter surge. It’s selflessness like Stephania’s that we have seen countless times this past year.  As keynote speaker Jody Urquhart said, “People don’t care *how much* you know about what you are doing, unless they first know that you *care*.” Our community has shown the courage of caring for others even during the hardest times, even when we must put ourselves at risk to do so. I was also very glad to hear stories of how technology helped to support nurses during the tumult of the past year. Clinicians at [Major Health Partners](https://ehr.meditech.com/news/early-adopter-major-health-goes-live-with-meditechs-expanse-patient-care) are now using their EHR to seamlessly connect the full patient journey across their enterprise. Lane Regional Medical Center has eliminated bulky peripherals, freeing up their [nurses](https://home.meditech.com/en/d/mktcontent/otherfiles/nursemobilityscenarios.pdf) to respond to patients with more agility. And [King’s Daughters Medical Center](https://ehr.meditech.com/news/kings-daughters-medical-center-is-live-with-meditech-expanse-patient-care) told us about how their decision to push forward with a big implementation in the face of the pandemic was the *right* *call *for their nurses. More than anything, it was a pleasure seeing this nurse community pause for a breath — to listen, to share, to think, and to teach. Our time together this year really was a celebration of what people can do together. I look forward to seeing nurses set the pace in this next phase, with us at MEDITECH innovating right alongside you. We will continue to change, to question, and to face new challenges *together.* For those of you who weren’t able to join us, or those looking to revisit a session, check out the video recordings from [MEDITECH’s 2021 Nurse Forum](https://ehr.meditech.com/events/2021-nurse-forum).   - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Written by [Cathy Turner, BSN, MBA, RN-BC, Chief Marketing and Nursing Executive, MEDITECH](https://blog.meditech.com/author/cathy-turner-bsn-mba-rn-bc-chief-marketing-and-nursing-executive-meditech) A prominent leader in healthcare technology, Cathy Turner, MBA, BSN, RN-NI, transforms patient safety and clinical practice through innovation. As MEDITECH’s Chief Marketing and Nursing Executive, she leads the Nurse Informatics Program, advises on patient safety boards, and drives strategic marketing initiatives. Turner is a highly respected advocate within the industry, participating in organizations such as the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA), the New England Nursing Informatics Consortium (NENIC), and the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI). Her industry recognition includes the HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award and Becker’s Hospital Review Women in Health IT to Know. She’s also an active member of the Healthcare Information Management System Society (HIMSS) and Co-Chair of their CNO/CNIO Vendor Roundtable. 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