NASHVILLE — The nation’s healthcare community is in shock and deep sorrow after Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive Sammie Stewart Mosier of HCA Healthcare died following a serious accident in Nashville on Sunday, December 14. Mosier, a leader known for her compassion, advocacy for nurses, and decades-long dedication to patient care, succumbed to her injuries and has left behind devastated colleagues, friends, and family members.
Friends and fellow nurses described Mosier’s final days as a heartbreaking testament to her humanity. According to social posts circulating in the wake of her passing, she suffered multiple traumatic injuries, including fractures and internal complications, after the accident — injuries that medical teams worked tirelessly to treat before she died.
Mosier’s loss has triggered an outpouring of tributes from across the health sector. Colleagues on professional networks recalled her mentorship, leadership, and the personal connections she built with nurses nationwide. One longtime friend and fellow nurse leader spoke of her warmth, guidance, and the countless doors she opened for others in their careers.
Her professional journey was remarkable. Mosier began her career nearly 30 years ago as a bedside nurse and climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential voices in nursing leadership at HCA Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. She officially took on the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive in December 2021, overseeing nursing practice and advocacy for tens of thousands of nurses across the organization.
At HCA, Mosier was widely respected for championing nurse advocacy, developing programs to recognize excellence at the unit level, and launching initiatives that helped early-career nurses grow and thrive. Her leadership extended well beyond internal programs; she shaped nursing policy dialogue and was deeply engaged in professional development networks that bolstered the voices of nurses nationwide.
Tributes from facilities within the HCA system highlighted not just her professional achievements but her spirit. Messages spoke of Mosier as “a guiding light” who inspired teamwork, compassion, and service — values she embodied every day. Friends and co-workers emphasized that her legacy will live on through the countless nurses she mentored and the systems she helped strengthen.
Outside of her work, Mosier was remembered as a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend — someone whose impact was felt deeply by those closest to her. Condolences have poured in from nursing organizations, healthcare institutions, and individuals who noted that her presence in the field went far beyond her title: she was a true advocate for care, leadership, and the human side of medicine.
Her unexpected passing has left HCA Healthcare and the wider nursing community grappling with grief, but stories of her kindness, leadership, and commitment to others are already forming the foundation of her enduring legacy.
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