Dr. Sammie Mosier, a prominent nurse leader and advocate at HCA Healthcare, has died.

 The healthcare sector in Nashville and throughout the country is grieving the death of Dr. Sammie Mosier, who served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare.

Dr. Mosier was a highly esteemed leader and mentor in nursing, and her death represents a major loss for the nursing field and the countless individuals she impacted over many years of dedicated service.

In her role as Chief Nurse Executive, she guided over 99,000 registered nurses in HCA Healthcare settings, promoting a focus on patient-oriented care, clinical superiority, and the advancement of professional development.

Dr. Mosier commenced her journey with HCA Healthcare in 1996 as a medical-surgical nurse, progressively advancing into leadership positions while steadfastly supporting the needs of nurses at the bedside.

Her legacy features important programs like the Nursing Advocacy Agenda and the Unit of Distinction Awards, which empowered nursing professionals and acknowledged outstanding achievements across the nation.