Nurse Executives Impacting the Human Experience in Health Care

The human experience in health care over the past 2 and one-half years has been unprecedented. Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, march on the United States Capitol, economic crisis, social injustice, and growing concerns regarding structural racism—our health system is under siege. Executive nurse leaders find themselves at the crossroads of motivating colleagues to provide excellence in nursing and patient care while confronting both a current and future shortage of registered nurses. Over 30 nurse leaders from around the globe meet and strategize on creating a preferred future for health care. The purpose of this article is to describe The Beryl Institute, the formation of the nurse executive council, the work of its members, and a collective call to action.