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Presented by University of South Florida College of Nursing, this podcast is about frontline nurses in the COVID-19 era. Each month we provide the tools nurses need to navigate the challenges they face during a pandemic. We will cover the state of the sci


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    The Long Haul part 1: Meet Kerri, a nurse with 27 years of experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 10:48


    Welcome 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. 

    Giving Nurses a Voice: Emily Bloom works to make nurses' voices heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 17:18


    In 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

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 16:24


    The 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 Frontline Nursing, sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Nursing and hosted by my Dean, Dr. Usha Menon. Each month, Usha will bring you a 15-minute discussion on current topics in nursing.It's an honor to share the podcast space with strong, trailblazing, expert nurses, such as Dr. Usha Menon. 

    Think outside the box: Dr. Lena Gould takes nursing to another level

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 44:49


    This 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

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 22:18


    This 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 6:49


    In 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 information, please email healthWIRES@usf.edu. 

    Redeployment to the Bedside: A Nurse Educator's Experience During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 36:55


    Our 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 24:36


    EPISODE SUMMARYOn 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 SPEAKERPaula 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 departments, medical, surgical, and ICU units, Vascular interventional radiology, case management, and utilization review. She received her diploma from st. joseph hospital school of nursing in 1991 then continued her education and received a BS degree from Rhode Island College in 2005. 

    Building a Healthy Work Environment: Recommendations from Nina Perez, a Nurse Leader

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 26:30


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 29:22


    For 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 with Frances Wright, BSN, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 22:31


    This episode we are joined by Frances Wright, BSN, RN, to discuss how to mentor and empower nurses in the workforce. 

    Ambition & Innovation with Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 25:59


    For this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses.

    Behind the Mask: An ER Nurse's Experience

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 22:28


    This 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 38:20


    This 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 18:48


    EPISODE SUMMARYOn 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 SPEAKERDr. 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 health care administration from University of Phoenix, and her doctorate in nursing practice from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Hatchel is currently the Chief Nursing Officer at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida. She has previously served in leadership roles across the country in Kentucky, Texas, and Nevada. While in Nevada in 2017, Dr. Hatchelwas the chief nursing officer (CNO) for Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital, in Las Vegas during the largest mass casualty event in the United States.EPISODE NOTESFor more information on Dr. Rayna LetourneauHave questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at frontlinenursing@usf.edu.For More information on USF Health College of Nursing, visit https://health.usf.edu/

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