Calling all CNOs of Texas Hospitals:

The 2026 Hospital Nurse Staffing Survey is now open!

The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) at the Department of State Health Services is asking all Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) of hospitals in Texas to complete a survey in spring 2026. Data collected from this survey will help guide stakeholders and legislators in developing policy recommendations and establishing legislative priorities. TCNWS is the only organization that collects this important information.

We encourage you to complete the survey on paper first, then complete the survey online. Please find a paper copy of the survey and operational definitions here.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE ONLINE SURVEY!

The survey is available NOW and will close May 15^th, 2026.

You can see the full results from the previous staffing studies by clicking here: 2024 Hospital Nurse Staffing Survey (HNSS)

For any questions, please contact the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies at TCNWS@dshs.texas.gov.