The healthcare community in Nashville, Tennessee, along with colleagues across the nation, is mourning the loss of Dr. Sammie Mosier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of HCA Healthcare.
Dr. Sammie Mosier Obituary News
A highly respected nurse leader, mentor, and advocate, Dr. Mosier’s passing represents a profound loss not only to the nursing profession but also to the countless individuals whose lives she touched throughout her distinguished career.
Her dedication, leadership, and compassion have left an enduring imprint on healthcare and on the many nurses she inspired. As Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, Dr. Mosier oversaw a vast network of nurse executives and more than 99,000 registered nurses across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other care environments.
Her leadership style was defined by an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the professional growth of nurses at every stage of their careers. She believed that the strength of healthcare systems relies on supporting and empowering those on the front lines, a philosophy that guided her every decision.
Dr. Mosier began her journey with HCA Healthcare in 1996 as a medical-surgical nurse at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Kentucky. Even in those early years at the bedside, her commitment to patient care and clinical excellence was evident.
Her ability to combine empathy, technical skill, and leadership potential paved the way for a career marked by steady advancement into influential roles. Despite her rise to senior leadership, Dr. Mosier remained a tireless advocate for nurses, fostering engagement, promoting professional development, and recognizing outstanding service at every level of her organization.
Among her most notable contributions were her leadership in establishing HCA Healthcare’s Nursing Advocacy Agenda and the Unit of Distinction Awards. These initiatives amplified the voices of nurses, encouraged excellence in patient care, and celebrated the tireless efforts of healthcare professionals nationwide.
Prior to her tenure as Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Dr. Mosier served as Chief Nurse Executive Officer for the HCA Healthcare National Group and as Vice President of Group Clinical Operations, roles in which she continued to influence healthcare policy and practice on a broad scale.
Dr. Mosier’s educational achievements reflected her commitment to leadership and excellence. She held a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration, a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University.
She was also a board-certified Nurse Executive through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a testament to her dedication to professional standards and continued learning.
