Collette Health’s Virtual Nursing Solutions Keep Experienced Nurses in Healthcare
Key Points:
- Collette Health’s virtual nursing platform reduces burnout by automating administrative tasks
- Flexible schedules let experienced nurses work remotely while mentoring new staff
- 15 million observation hours have prevented 100,000+ falls annually, saving $3.5 billion
- New Acuity Scoring AI optimizes workloads by prioritizing high-risk patients
- Human-centered tech keeps skilled nurses in healthcare, boosting staff retention
The Nursing Shortage Fix You Haven’t Heard About
Imagine a seasoned nurse with 20 years of experience leaving the job she loves because 12-hour shifts and endless paperwork became too much. Now picture her mentoring new nurses from her living room, working flexible hours, and still saving lives. This isn’t a fantasy, it’s exactly what Collette Health’s virtual nursing platform makes possible.
As hospitals nationwide struggle with staffing shortages and rising burnout, Collette Health is flipping the script. Their secret? Letting nurses work remotely while keeping their expertise in healthcare.
Why Experienced Nurses Are Saying “Yes” to Remote Work
Collette Health’s platform does more than just connect nurses to patients via video. It tackles the real reasons nurses quit:
- Redistributing paperwork: Automates admin tasks so bedside nurses focus on care
- Flexible schedules: Lets experienced nurses choose shifts that fit their lives
- Mentorship opportunities: Pairs new nurses with veterans via virtual collaboration
“Virtual nursing keeps skilled nurses in the workforce by giving them control over their careers,” says CEO Holly Miller. “They can reduce physical strain without losing their connection to patient care.”
The numbers back this up: Collette’s 15 million patient observation hours have prevented over 100,000 falls annually. But the bigger win? Nurses who thought about retiring are now training the next generation—all from home.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Tech Making It Possible
At the 2025 AONL Conference, Collette Health unveiled its Acuity Scoring system, a game-changer for nurse workload management. Here’s how it works:
- AI analyzes patient risk levels (on a 10-point scale)
- Updates scores in real-time based on alarms or changes
- Flags high-risk patients so nurses prioritize effectively
This isn’t just about efficiency. As Miller explains:
“Our human-centered AI ensures technology supports nurses—it doesn’t replace them. When a patient’s acuity score rises, the system alerts the team so no one gets overwhelmed.”
The result? Nurses spend less time guessing who needs help and more time doing what they do best: caring.
The Ripple Effect: Better Staff Retention = Better Patient Care
When veteran nurses stay, everyone benefits:
- New nurses learn faster with virtual mentorship
- Hospitals save millions on recruitment ($3.5 billion so far!)
- Patients get care from teams with decades of combined experience
One nurse using the platform put it simply: “I finally have energy for my grandkids after work. I’m not done making a difference—I’m just doing it smarter.”
The Future of Nursing Is Hybrid (and Happier)
Collette Health proves that technology and human connection aren’t rivals, they’re partners. By removing burnout triggers and honoring nurses’ expertise, they’re building a sustainable workforce where experience isn’t lost to exhaustion.
As healthcare evolves, solutions like Collette’s virtual nursing aren’t just nice-to-have, they’re essential. And for nurses who thought their careers were over? They’re just getting started.
Ready to see virtual nursing in action? Learn how Collette Health’s platform works at collettehealth.com.