The United States healthcare community is grieving the loss of Dr. Sammie Mosier, who passed away in December 2025 at the age of 50. As a respected nursing leader and executive at HCA Healthcare, her legacy has significantly shaped hospitals, nurses, and patient care nationwide.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Mosier served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare. Her remarkable journey in medicine included:
- Dedicated Roots: She began her career in 1996 as a bedside medical-surgical nurse at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Kentucky.
- Grounded Leadership: Colleagues recall that she never forgot her early days on the floor. Even as an executive, she understood the long shifts, the quiet hallway conversations, and the deep responsibilities frontline nurses carry.
- Fierce Advocacy: Over her nearly 30-year career, she became a powerful voice for nurses, championing better training, stronger leadership programs, and enhanced support for staff.
Known for being both firm and kind, Dr. Mosier expected excellence while leading with incredible heart. Tributes from across the country highlight her role as a transformative mentor who believed in her nurses before they believed in themselves.
Dr. Mosier’s profound influence on patient care and nursing advocacy will continue to be felt in hospitals and classrooms for years to come.
