Frontline Nursing
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresented by the Florida Center for Nursing, Frontline Nursing is a podcast that recognizes the impact nurses have on our lives and our communities. Throughout the series, FCN Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will talk with those on the frontlines of health care to hear about the issues impacting the nursing workforce, insights from their personal journeys, and what inspires them.
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Meant to Be: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of Florida Nurses Association
July 10, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBPart Two of the conversation with Willa Fuller, BSN, RN. Listen to S2E1 of Frontline Nursing for the first part of the conversation where Willa talked about how nurses make a difference. In this episode, Willa discusses her personal journey, touching on what it means to be involved in the nursing community, the role politics and advocacy play in nursing, and why nursing is the most trusted profession. Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, is the Executive Director of the Florida Nurses Association a...
“Meant to Be: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of Florida Nurses Association”
July 10, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBPart Two of the conversation with Willa Fuller, BSN, RN. Listen to S2E1 of Frontline Nursing for the first part of the conversation where Willa talked about how nurses make a difference. In this episode, Willa discusses her personal journey, touching on what it means to be involved in the nursing community, the role politics and advocacy play in nursing, and why nursing is the most trusted profession. Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, is the Executive Director of the Florida Nurses Association a...
It Takes a Tough Person: Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
June 26, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, speaks with Frontline Nursing host and FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about the health care challenges in rural communities, the importance of communication for nurses, and preparing future nurses as a nurse educator. Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino is a dedicated nursing professional with a rich background in clinical practice and education. She earned her Accelerated BSN from the University of Florida in 2012, follo...
We Need Nurse Leaders: Dr. Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC
June 12, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC, discusses why we need nurse leaders, the importance of finding joy, and the call for recognition and support in the nursing workforce. Dr. Allison McHugh is a nurse with almost 30 years of experience, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has practiced nursing in many parts of the country in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. She has over 20 years of experience in leadership, including Director, Associate Chief ...
We Need Nurse Leaders: Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC
June 12, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC, discusses why we need nurse leaders, the importance of finding joy, and the call for recognition and support in the nursing workforce. Dr. Allison McHugh is a nurse with almost 30 years of experience, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has practiced nursing in many parts of the country in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. She has over 20 years of experience in leadership, including Director, Associate Chief Nurs...
Nursing is a holistic practice: Kasey Pacheco-Moran, Executive Director of Nurses in Charge
May 29, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, talks with FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about holistic nursing, innovation, and securing the pipeline of nursing. Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nurse collaborator and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Preservers of Life LLC, a digital marketing agency, and the Executive Director of Nurses in Charge, a global non-profit focused on bolstering the international nursing team. With a passion for highlighting the oft...
Nursing is Not Textbook: Jamie Roberts, LPN
May 15, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJamie Roberts, LPN, shares her experience as a home health nurse and as a triage nurse. She speaks with FCN Executive Rayna Letourneau about the importance of building trust and how nurses need to be well-rounded. “Nursing is not textbook,” Jamie says. “Nursing is thinking out of the box.” Jamie Roberts is a licensed practical nurse who works as the triage nurse for a Florida pediatric office. When she is not answering calls and providing education to families, she works as a home care nurs...
Nurses Make a Difference: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of Florida Nurses Association
May 01, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Frontline Nursing! In this episode, Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, discusses her years of nursing experience and her current position as Executive Director of the Florida Nurses Association. The conversation dives into the endless possibilities of nursing and how nurses bring the act of caring to every position they hold, including Executive Director of the FNA. Willa Fuller, BSN, RN is the Executive Director of the Florida Nurses Association and has been a nurse for over 30 ...
The Long Haul part 1: Meet Kerri, a nurse with 27 years of experience
March 31, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBWelcome to part 1 of Frontline Nursing: The Long Haul, a mini-series of Frontline Nursing podcast episodes. In this series of episodes, we focus on the impact COVID-19 has made on nursing, how it is transforming our profession, and how we care for patients and our communities. We will provide education and discuss what frontline nurses need to know. During part 1 of The Long-Haul mini-series, we speak to Kerri, a nurse from Louisiana, with 27-years of experience.
The Long Haul: Meet Kerri, a nurse with 27 years of experience
March 31, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBWelcome to Frontline Nursing: The Long Haul. In this episode, we speak to Kerri, a nurse from Louisiana, with 27-years of experience, and learn how COVID impacted her career and her life.
Giving Nurses a Voice: Emily Bloom works to make nurses' voices heard
February 28, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Frontline Nursing, Emily Bloom, BSN, RN discusses her experiences during the pandemic that resulted in her leaving the bedside. Emily calls for action and proposes solutions to improve working conditions for nurses, which will ultimately result in higher quality and safer patient care.
Meet our sister podcast: Trailblazing Nursing
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Frontline Nursing podcast delivers episodes that provide nurses with the tools needed to navigate the challenges they face while working in the United States health care system. In this episode of Frontline Nursing, I’d like to provide you with another resource and opportunity to listen to more discussions with nurses and experts from across the world. I’m really excited to tell you about a new nursing podcast titled Trailblazing Nursing. Trailblazing Nursing is a sister podcast of Fron...
Meet our sister podcast: Trailblazing Nursing
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Frontline Nursing podcast delivers episodes that provide nurses with the tools needed to navigate the challenges they face while working in the United States health care system. In this episode of Frontline Nursing, I’d like to provide you with another resource and opportunity to listen to more discussions with nurses and experts from across the world. I’m really excited to tell you about a new nursing podcast titled Trailblazing Nursing. Trailblazing Nursing is a sister podcast of Fron...
Think outside the box: Dr. Lena Gould takes nursing to another level
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis episode welcomes Dr. Wallena "Lena" Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN. Dr. Gould talks to us about the challenges in becoming a nurse and the work she does to increase the diversity of the nursing profession.
Has the Pandemic Impacted our Future Nurses? A Discussion with Daniela Diaz, Student Nurse
November 19, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis episode welcomes Daniela Diaz, a student nurse enrolled in the baccalaureate program at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Daniela tells us about her experience coming to nursing school during the global pandemic, facilitators and barriers to her academic success, and why she choses to become a Registered Nurse.
Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond: University of South Florida and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Collaborate
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MBIn this episode, we present Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond, a program developed by the University of South Florida College of Nursing in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida. We recognize that organizations must provide nurses with an environment to thrive. The Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond program seeks to improve the working environment for nurses facing burnout and stress as the pandemic persists. For more infor...
Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond: University of South Florida and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Collaborate
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MBIn this episode, we present Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond, a program developed by the University of South Florida College of Nursing in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida. We recognize that organizations must provide nurses with an environment to thrive. The Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond program seeks to improve the working environment for nurses facing burnout and stress as the pandemic persists. For more infor...
Redeployment to the Bedside: A Nurse Educator's Experience During the Pandemic
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOur guest on this episode of Frontline Nursing is Amy Corcoran, an expert nurse with 16 years of hospital-based nursing experience. Amy is a nurse educator who was redeployed to the bedside to provide direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 years on the Frontline with Paula Campbell, RN
August 25, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBEPISODE SUMMARY On this episode of Frontline Nursing, host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Paula Campbell, RN to discuss experiences throughout her 30 year nursing career. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Paula Campbell is a certified emergency nurse. She has 30 years of nursing experience working in both academic medical centers and community hospitals throughout southern New England. Paula has cared for pediatric and adult patients in many clinical areas throughout her career, including emergency ...
Building a Healthy Work Environment: Recommendations from Nina Perez, a Nurse Leader
July 28, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, we welcome Ms. Nina Perez, MSN, RN. Nina has over 30 years of clinical, management, and consulting experiences with not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare systems in urban as well as rural settings in many states. As a nurse leader, she has been successful in guiding staff to provide exceptional, safe, quality care and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Building a Healthy Work Environment: Recommendations from a Nurse Leader
July 28, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, we welcome Ms. Nina Perez, MSN, RN. Nina has over 30 years of clinical, management, and consulting experiences with not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare systems in urban as well as rural settings in many states. As a nurse leader, she has been successful in guiding staff to provide exceptional, safe, quality care and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Increased Confidence with Education and Support: A Discussion with Dr. Laura Drach
June 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFor this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Dr. Laura Drach to discuss her experiences in nursing and medicine, as well as a Pediatric Palliative Care Champions program which provides nurses with education and support at the bedside.
Increased Confidence with Education and Support
June 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFor this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Dr. Laura Drach to discuss her experiences in nursing and medicine, as well as a Pediatric Palliative Care Champions program which provides nurses with education and support at the bedside.
Mentorship to Empower Nurses
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode we are joined by Frances Wright, BSN, RN, to discuss how to mentor and empower nurses in the workforce.
Mentorship to Empower Nurses with Frances Wright, BSN, RN
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode we are joined by Frances Wright, BSN, RN, to discuss how to mentor and empower nurses in the workforce.
Ambition & Innovation
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBFor this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses.
Ep. 3: Ambition & Innovation
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBFor Ep. 3 of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses.
Ambition & Innovation with Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBFor this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses.
Ep. 2: Behind the Mask: An ER Nurse's Experience
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode invites an emergency department nurse to to share her realities of caring for COVID-19 patients.
Behind the Mask: An ER Nurse's Experience
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode of Frontline Nursing invites an emergency department nurse to to share her realities of caring for COVID-19 patients.
Caring for COVID - Three Frontline Perspectives
February 22, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis episode of Frontline Nursing focuses on the experiences of 3 different nurses in 3 different roles within one hospital setting during the pandemic. By providing safe patient care and supporting the nursing workforce during times of increased stress, each nursing role plays an integral part in the success of the organization.
Ep. 1: Caring for COVID - Three Frontline Perspectives
February 22, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis episode of Frontline Nursing focuses on the experiences of 3 different nurses in 3 different roles within one hospital setting during the pandemic. By providing safe patient care and supporting the nursing workforce during times of increased stress, each nursing role plays an integral part in the success of the organization.
Leadership and resiliency during time of crisis | Interview with Dr. Kimberly Hatchel, Chief Nurse at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, FL
December 17, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBEPISODE SUMMARY On this first episode of Frontline Nursing host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Dr. Kimberly Hatchel to discuss her standpoint on leadership and resiliency during times of crisis, and the importance of self-care. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Dr. Kim Hatchel has over 30 years of nursing experience, including both patient care and executive leadership. She received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee, her master's degree in nursing and he...