Rear Admiral Susan Orsega
Global nursing leaders have welcomed the appointment of a nurse to the “powerful” role of acting US surgeon general at a time when public health is centre stage.
Rumours had emerged early last week that President Joe Biden had selected Rear Admiral Susan Orsega (pictured above) for the position in his new administration.
“This pandemic has taught us the critical importance of having more nurses in leadership positions
Annette Kennedy
Her appointment was later confirmed by the US Department of Health and Human Services, making her one of only a small handful of nurses to serve in the high-profile job.