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Scaling Up // May 23, 2023
PK Scheerle, CEO Emeritus of Gifted Healthcare, discussed her journey from founding American Nursing Services in 1982 to organic growth across 31 offices and subsequent acquisitions, elevating revenue to $19 million. Her strategy focused on retaining founders post-acquisition, aligning values, leveraging shared services and technology, and emphasizing a specialized hospital-based RN niche, all while fostering communities and visionary leadership.

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Association for Corporate Growth recognizes top companies, business leaders

The Advocate // May 21, 2023
Among various notable figures, PK Scheerle, former CEO of Gifted Nurses/GiftedHealthcare and founder of American Nursing Services, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from ACG Louisiana for her entrepreneurial vision in healthcare, preserving experienced clinicians in healthcare.

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ACG Louisiana Announces Award Winners

Biz New Orleans // May 9, 2023
PK Scheerle, a former CEO of Gifted Nurses/Gifted Healthcare, received the Lifetime Achievement award from the ACG Louisiana for her leadership in scaling healthcare staffing companies, overseeing Gifted Nurses’ growth to $400 million in revenue in 2021, and earlier founding American Nursing Services, expanding it to over 2,500 employees across nine states.

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2023 ACG Lifetime Achievement Award

PK Scheerle’s transformative journey from a nurse’s frustrations to becoming a visionary entrepreneur, founding American Nursing Services in the 1980s. Known for her innovative leadership and commitment to nurses’ empowerment, PK led companies to substantial success, with American Nursing growing to $35 million in revenue. Her enduring legacy in elevating nursing’s significance in healthcare earned her the esteemed ACG Lifetime Achievement Award.

Brown Brothers Harriman’s Center for Women & Wealth Launches The Owners’ Council

Business Wire // October 13, 2022
BBH’s Center for Women & Wealth introduced ‘The Owners’ Council,’ uniting 100 business leaders for mutual support and insights. Leaders like Juliette Kayyem, Arianna Huffington, Beth Monahan, and former GIFTED Healthcare CEO PK Scheerle will engage in discussions, providing invaluable mentorship and support to fellow women navigating leadership challenges.

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Care, Compassion and Customer Focus: A Conversation with PK Scheerle, R.N., CEO of NursesEverywhere

Brown Brothers Harriman // May 9, 2022
PK Scheerle, RN, shaped her entrepreneurial path after witnessing nursing’s best and worst aspects, establishing American Nursing Services and later leading GIFTED Healthcare. From lessons in early entrepreneurship, innovation, and employee care to her leadership at GIFTED Healthcare, she now spearheads NursesEverywhere, striving to redefine healthcare accessibility and quality.

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Empowering Nurses From Bedside to Boardrooms

Outcomes Rocket // September 3, 2021
P.K. Scheerle and Rebecca Love explore the transformative potential of nurse-led innovations in healthcare. From capital challenges to empowering the next generation, they discuss hurdles and highlight the crucial role nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare.

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NursesEverywhere nonpartisan coalition improving health outcomes for the public

L’Observateur // July 4, 2021
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, PK Scheerle led a coalition of renowned nursing leaders, including Rebecca Love, to establish NursesEverywhere, a nonprofit aiming to bridge healthcare gaps through exceptional nursing care. Their initiatives, including the #ThankANurseContest, garnered overwhelming support and recognition for nurses’ invaluable contributions, culminating in prestigious acknowledgments for participating healthcare systems.

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GIFTED Healthcare Acquires Therapia Staffing

CISION PR Newswire // April 23, 2021
PK Scheerle, CEO of GIFTED Healthcare, led the acquisition of Therapia Staffing, uniting two healthcare staffing giants to broaden clinical opportunities and geographic reach. This strategic move responds to the surge in healthcare staffing demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic, aligning with a vision to meet the growing need for qualified nursing professionals.

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New song pays tribute to the nurses working on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic

Nursing Now // January 4, 2021
PK Scheerle, CEO of NursesEverywhere, lauds Brown & Gray’s song, “You Didn’t Have To,” honoring frontline nurses during the pandemic. This collaboration between the country duo and NursesEverywhere aims to celebrate nurses’ contributions and promote safe practices through a music video featuring real healthcare professionals wearing PPE bearing the message, “Thank a Nurse, Wear a Mask.”

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PK Scheerle, RN ’80: A Leader in Healthcare and Business

Castleton // September 14, 2020

PK Scheerle, a distinguished leader in healthcare, credits her enduring passion for nursing to the compassionate care her mother received. From establishing American Nursing Services to her current position as CEO of Gifted Healthcare, Scheerle’s journey illustrates innovation, recognition, and an ongoing commitment to advancing nursing through initiatives like NursesEverywhere.

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Belles of Steel–meet PK Scheerle one strong, dynamic woman changing the world!

July 28, 2012
PK Scheerle, a pioneering nurse and entrepreneur, forged her path by founding American Nursing Services (ANS) in 1982 after recognizing the need to retain skilled nurses at the bedside. Her exceptional leadership led ANS to tremendous growth, earning multiple awards and recognition in the industry. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Scheerle’s commitment to nursing excellence is exemplified through initiatives like “The Great 100 Nurses” Celebration, shaping a future where nursing expertise transforms healthcare models for greater patient dignity and cost-effectiveness.

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Women of the Year 2006

November 13, 2006
PK Scheerle, President of PK Scheerle RN & Associates, has been a driving force in improving nurses’ working conditions and the overall appreciation for nursing. After a notable tenure as president/CEO of American Nursing Services, she now focuses on investing in small healthcare companies while actively supporting music education initiatives for New Orleans public school students, reflecting her commitment to nurturing the city’s cultural heritage alongside her entrepreneurial endeavors in healthcare.

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AJN INTREVIEW: PK SCHEERLE

AJN // July 1994

PK Scheerle, president and CEO of American Nursing Services, recounts the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey. Recalling a moment over margaritas with a group of discontented nurses, Scheerle embarked on a path that led to the establishment of her agency, eventually employing a substantial workforce across several states. Her unwavering commitment to advocating for nurses’ rights and her resilience amid financial challenges echo her remarkable journey in the nursing and entrepreneurial landscape.

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