Shift Change

In this episode we're joined by Charlene Platon of Stanford Health Care (SHC). We talk about a nurse hackathon to tackle human health problems, advice for nurses looking to get into leadership, using LinkedIn for professional development, the “not just a nurse” mentality, incentivizing a culture of innovation and how to encourage nurses to stay in the sector.   For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this episode we're joined by Michael Sandler, the current Executive Director for the Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). We talk about creating a common vision across associations, managing the itchy-scratchy places, navigating the “nurses eat their young” culture, general vs. specialized training for NPs and leadership programs for early career nurses. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we're joined by nurse educator, trainer and speaker, Kelly Hallock. We talk about transitioning into leadership training, the value of interviewing, how to unlock leadership potential, changes for nurses during year of the nurse and much more.  For full show notes and resources go to NurseLeaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we're joined by Paul Wright to discuss how considering our patients' lived experience can improve their care, the End PJ Paralysis movement, quality improvement initiatives, standing up for yourself and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we're joined by Catherine Burger who with over 30 years of nursing experience has moved into starting her own business, Nurse Leader Mastermind. We talk about the value of career coaching, the non-traditional paths nurses can take and how to highlight our voices and the trust factor of nurses.  For more resources and show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we're joined by the two CNA President-Elect candidates to talk about their respective visions, the changes they'd like to see made to CNA, how they plan to attract more members, how they hope to amplify the voice of nurses and the legacy they hope to leave.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we're joined by Dr Sharrica Miller. Dr Miller is an inspiring guest who shares the importance of nurses being advocates in the community, her views on how we can adjust transition-to-practice so more nurses thrive, how nurses can be entrepreneurial, expanding our reach and influence and much more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we are honoured to be joined by Mike Villeneuve, RN MSc, the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Nurses Association. With four decades of progressive experience, Mike has participated in health care delivery as a nursing attendant, staff RN, nurse-in-charge in a remote First Nation, clinical instructor, clinical nurse specialist, manager, researcher, lecturer, consultant, author and administrator. As CEO, he leads CNA’s operations which include 139,000 members across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories and the headquarters team in Ottawa. In his role, he is leading implementation of a forward-leaning vision for professional nursing in Canada and the services needed in the future at CNA to support that transformation. Episode Highlights We start by talking about Mike’s early introduction to nursing through his mother and go on to discuss: * How the CNA advocates for the profession * The importance of volunteering on boards * Taking advantage of workshop opportunities * How not only doctors provide primary care * Policy solutions for the next generation of nurses * Speaking with confidence on a particular subject

Today on the podcast we are joined by Howard Catton, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). We have a great conversation that includes his message for nurses during COVID-19, the importance of getting involved in your associations, pushing governments for firmer commitments to support the profession, his vision for the global future of the profession and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we have a return guest, Sheena Howard RN. Sheena is the creator of the love-led leadership philosophy, promoting belonging, acceptance and dignity between all people. In this episode we talk about how that applies in a COVID-19 world when we're physically distanced, burning out, feeling a variety of emotions and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast  

In this extra special episode of the podcast, we've brought many of our past guests and distinguished nurse leaders to the mic to share messages of hope, resilience and motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today I'm very excited to bring you our first non-nurse as a guest. Drew Dudley is an international speaker, best known for his TED Talk on Lollipop moments. He was an inspiration as I prepared my remarks for Not 'Just' a Nurse Day, so I'm glad to bring you this interview.  We talk about how the word 'just' diminishes our impact, how leadership is about creating moments, values driving your actions, focusing on being vs. doing and much more.  Go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast for full show notes.

Today we are talking about the importance as leaders, and frankly as human beings, of gratitude and appreciation. A few years ago this quote really stood out to me: what if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you were grateful for today? We have the ability to change our brains and our mindset when we prioritize gratitude. I talk about how I did it, how it’s impacted my life, and how you can do it also.  For journal prompts go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Tim Guest is the President-elect of the Canadian Nurses Association.  Tim is a Registered Nurse with a BScN from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management with Specialization in Leadership from Royal Roads University.  Tim has over 28 years of experience in the Canadian health care system, from clinician to senior executive, in Alberta and Nova Scotia including rural, urban and academic/tertiary settings.  Tim’s portfolios have included program responsibility for Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma, Ambulatory Care, Surgical Services, Pathology/Laboratory, Endoscopy, Diagnostic Imaging, Mental Health, Maternal/Child services, Rehabilitation, Pastoral Care, Home Care and Population health, and access and flow. Tim is an accreditation surveyor with Accreditation Canada. He has also been a board member of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, and has an adjunct appointment with the Dalhousie University School of Nursing. Episode Highlights We start by talking about Tim’s nursing journey which began in small town rural Alberta and took him places he couldn’t have imagined before exploring: The difference in the experience and trajectory of being a male in a primarily female dominated industry How to navigate career changes outside of your control (layoffs, position eliminations) What everyday leadership actually looks like A plan of action in nurses seeking national or provincial leadership roles Ways to be political engaged as a nurse How to shake the “Just a Nurse: mentality What issues or social justice platforms nurses can collectively put their voices behind   Key Points Don’t back away from a challenge There’s never going to be a perfect time Grab hold of what fundamentally moves you and use it as a catalyst to get you involved with the world

Carolyn Hoffman is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters in Nursing who has senior leadership experience in hospital operations, provincial government, nursing regulation and quality improvement in healthcare; all with a focus on patient safety. She was most recently the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association and was previously the SVP, Quality & Healthcare Improvement for Alberta Health Services, the largest health region in the country. In 2004, Carolyn was one of the first employees of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute where she was Director of Operations (Ontario to British Columbia). Her key responsibilities included internal lead for the development and launch of the Safer Healthcare Now! National Campaign. Carolyn is a co-author of the Tool for the Concise Analysis of Patient Safety Incidents (2016), Canadian Incident Analysis Framework (2012); the lead author of the 2008 consultation paper on the Development of a Canadian Adverse Event Reporting and Learning System; and co-author of the Canadian Root Cause Analysis Framework (2006) as well as the Canadian Patient Safety Dictionary (2003). Her current role is President and Chief Executive Office for the Institute for the Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP). Episode Highlights We start by talking about the beginning of her nursing career and that ‘first tap on the shoulder’ that lead her to education before exploring: Her expanding awareness of systems for patient safety that became a passion and driving force for the rest of her career The educator role and how to approach finding roles for yourself in that sphere What’s required and the day-to-day in working in patient safety The importance of having a support network The right attitude for change in the nurses’ career and the nursing profession Key Points 1. Ask questions 2. It is essential that you know and believe in yourself and take forward your experience, education and intention forward with confidence 3. Be as authentic and engaged in the patient-client relationship as you can   For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this episode we are joined by Mary Smith, the Executive Director for the Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. We start by talking about Mary’s early years being raised in an indigenous community where her mother worked as a nurse before discussing those foundational first two years of nursing, her experience up north and how it provided her with opportunities not available in the city. We also discuss the student nurse who inspired her journey, her struggle with imposter syndrome, the differences between and responsibilities of the colleges, regulatory boards, professional associations and unions for nursing, suggestions for nurses getting into policy or advocacy work and her hopes for the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

In this coffee break and coaching episode we dive a little deeper into some of the questions that can help you figure out what is out of alignment, where the tension is coming from and how you can recalibrate it.  For journal prompts and more notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Justin Burkett is a full-time instructor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary with experience in International and Clinical Nursing Education, Emergency Nursing and Healthcare Simulation. Justin is a member of the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre at the Faculty of Nursing with a special interest in mindfulness in the simulation environment. We start by talking about the circuitous route that led Justin to nursing and leadership before exploring: How it took one hundred applications to get a job in emerge His experience taking students to Doha, Qatar and what he brought back with him The relationship between nurses and the systems built around nursing Leadership that begins with the self What clinical simulation is and how mindfulness can and should be included The experience of being male in a predominantly female profession  The identity crisis of registered nurses What can we do with the ‘just-a-nurse’ mentality

Marcie Smigorowsky is passionate about having an impact on healthcare and advancing the role of the nurse practitioner. She started thirty-three years ago as a registered nurse graduating from the University of Alberta Hospital Nursing Program. She then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta, as well as a Masters in Nursing to become a nurse practitioner. She obtained a PhD in Medicine this past year. Marcie’s had the opportunity to work in many different areas of cardiology throughout her career, from the Cardiovascular Intensive Care as a staff nurse, educator, cardiac rehabilitation nurse, pacemaker and device nurse, to her current roles as a nurse practitioner in the Cardiac Ease Clinic and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. She has also taken a leadership role as a professional practice leader for the Advanced Practice Nursing (Edmonton Zone). Currently she is on secondment from that role to CARNA as a Nurse Practitioner Policy and Practice Consultant. Episode Highlights We start by talking about how the pull to leadership in nursing started with Marcie from the very beginning before diving into: Mentorship in nursing and the need for more of it The importance of being a lifelong learner What informal leadership is and why it’s for everyone How modern nurses need to be politically savvy The impact and worth of nurse practitioners   Key Points Always do your best. Present yourself in a professional manner and maintain a beginner’s mindset that is eager to learn. Treat others the way you would like to be treated because it comes from a place of respect and your personal values. Never ask someone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.

In this episode I'm joined by Matt Daley RN, our first international guest from the UK! Matt works with the Nursing Now team and is a Nightingale Challenge Fellow. We talk about the challenge itself, his vision for the nursing industry, how nurse managers can get the most from their teams, the importance of a vision and much more. To join our 2020 challenge go to http://nurseleaders.ca/2020nurse For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this coaching episode I share my own definition of leadership. I also discuss the importance of leading yourself, building self-awareness, personal stories on how I’ve overcome challenges as a nurse leader and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today I am joined by Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, and is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN). Robin is the blogger behind The Relentless School Nurse. We start by talking about Robin’s journey to becoming a school nurse and go on to discuss being compassionate to nurses as much as we are to patients, community cafes to gain insight, growing horizontally instead of vertically, becoming a school nurse activist and how to be trauma-responsive and the connection to ACEs. Join us in our free 2020 challenge at nurseleaders.ca/2020nurse

Today we talk with Dan Weberg of Trusted Health. Dan has spent many years in executive roles in nursing innovation, research and technology strategy. In this fascinating conversation we talk about how to find your fit as a nurse, a systems-approach to solving challenges in nursing, evolving our scope of practice, being a positive deviant and more.  Show notes can be found at http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we are joined by Kathy Reid. Kathy is a RN who has a Masters of Nursing and is a Nurse Practitioner. Currently she is the clinical nurse specialist for policy and practice at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, AB. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1983 from Queen’s University and her Master’s of Nursing in 2008 from the University of Alberta.  Kathy’s research portfolio includes development of an e-book for families whose children have chronic pain, understanding the parental perceptions of the quality of their child’s postoperative pain management, development of Chronic Pain 35, an accredited high school course for teens with chronic pain. In addition she has written/co-written 4 book chapters on managing pain in children, and working with families.  She was honoured to have been chosen as one of the 150 nurses for Canada in 2017, and in 2016 she was honoured by the Hospital News as a nursing hero.  Episode Highlights We start off by discussing Kathy’s focus on baccalaureate nursing at Queen’s and go on to discuss: The power of volunteerism Shifting from a clinical role to a management role The types of people to surround yourself with The legacy she’d like to leave How to build your influence as a nurse For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

This week we are joined by Denetra Hampton whose work is focused on the development of future nurse scientists through a lens of diversity and scientific storytelling. She is a 22 year Navy veteran and a retired United States Naval Nurse Corps Officer. An innovator, Denetra has committed her work to the development of a forward-thinking, diverse and business-minded nurse leader. Denetra is also a film producer, thought leader and speaker. We discuss her career, advice for nurse leaders and more.

Today on the podcast we're joined by Julie Robison, Sr Advisor of Behavioural Change Methodologies with primary health care in AHS. Julie empowers clinicians and health care teams to approach their delivery of care in a way that puts the patient and family first. We talk about how to use your strengths and weaknesses to your advantage, what is and is not patient-centered care, unconventional ways to learn about your leadership style and more! Full show notes at http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast   

Our conversation with Sheena Howard picks up right where we left off, so if you haven't checked out Part 1, we recommend you do so now! In this episode we start by discussing the four step process to becoming a love led leader and go on to discuss: The value of sharing personal experiences as a leader The movement love led leadership hopes to inspire The ripple effects of burnout Resiliency in leadership and managing challenges And more! For full shownotes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Sheena Howard is a full-scope primary care registered nurse who was born and raised in Ontario. She graduated from Queen’s University School of Nursing, 2003, and began her career in Northern BC on an isolated island as a public health and primary care advanced practice nurse. Through a social justice lens, she worked alongside the community consisting of indigneous and non-indigenous people, to improve access to community healthcare, notably creating the first free birth control and prenatal group clinics, a model for prenatal patients in rural BC. We start by discussing her discovery of nursing through a library pamphlet and go on to talk about: Nursing in the small community of Haida Gwaii Her love for primary care nursing Supporting LGBTQ+ patients and providing safe spaces What love-led leadership is and its six characteristics For full shownotes go to nurseleaders.ca/podcast

This week on the podcast we're joined by Raluca Radu to talk about the current and future impacts of climate change on nursing.  We start by discussing the eye-opening experience of private surgical care and the competing benefits and challenges of private care. We go on to discuss: The decision to leap into a Masters degree early in her career Why she shifted her focus to climate change and nursing Environmental factors that will increase health risks What to do when you’re facing challenges in nursing Recharging after burnout Horizontal violence and bullying in the sector Simple ways to get involved in policy change

This week the tables are turned and Amy Deagle, Founder of the International Network of Nurse Leaders, is in the interviewee seat. Amy shares her story of how she got into nursing, the challenges that she sees in the sector and where she hopes to see INNL go in supporting and encouraging nurse leaders.  Full shownotes can be found at http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast-amy-deagle

This episode we are joined by nurse leader, Patrick Chiu. Patrick and I discuss policies that affect nurses, how to advocate for change, transformational leadership and so much more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast  

This week on the podcast we are rejoined by Joanne Petersen for Part 2. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you do, as Joanne discusses the importance of the words that we use and challenges how we talk about ourselves as nurses.  That conversation leads perfectly into today where we talk about Nursing Now 2020, PJ Paralysis, imposter syndrome, speaking up, and the importance of stories. We covered so much ground, so make sure to check it out! Curious in membership? Go to nurseleaders.ca/membership 

This week on the podcast we're joined by Joanne Petersen, the immediate Past President of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association. She had so much wisdom to share that it's a two part episode! Joanne opens by telling us how her career started both in the community and the hospital that she was born in. We go on to discuss:    Working as a nurse on cruise ships The difference between Canada and U.S. nursing The start of her leadership journey with the SRNA The importance of succession planning Challenging the language that we use Indigenous wisdom and supporting truth and reconciliation And so much more…

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Treena Klassen, RN, the President of the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association (CFPNA). Treena is also the Executive Director of the Palliser Primary Care Network, and has been with the Palliser PCN since its inception. We talk about searching out day to day leadership opportunities, the impact nurses could have on curriculum and the value of primary care networks (and more).  For show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this episode we are joined by Dennie Hycha, the President of CARNA and board director of the Canadian Nurses Association. Dennie shares the changes she’s experienced in nursing from the days of memorizing recipe boxes full of med cards to current advances in nursing technology like augmented intelligence.   For show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast-dennie-hycha To join the International Network of Nurse Leaders go to http://nurseleaders.ca/membership 

In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Barb Shellian RN, MN, a powerhouse in nurse leadership. We talk about Barb’s views on many aspects of nursing, and we even talk a little bit about farmers and cowboys!   For show notes, go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast-barb-shellian    To join the International Network of Nurse Leaders go to http://nurseleaders.ca/membership 

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Dr. Claire Betker, the current president of the Canadian Nurses Association. We talk about the many leadership roles Claire has held in her career across local, regional, provincial and national levels. We talk about how to claim your voice, your position as a leader and how you can really take charge of your career.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast-claire-betker  To join the International Network of Nurse Leaders, go to http://nurseleaders.ca

In this brief intro episode, you'll meet host, Amy Deagle, the Founder and CEO of the International Network of Nurse Leaders. Amy describes what you can expect from this podcast and you learn a little bit about her in the process.  Join the International Network of Nurse Leaders Don't forget to subscribe to the show!