Best NEP Podcasts (2026)

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From Awareness to Action: Preparing Nurses to Serve People with Disabilities 29:55

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This episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted explores how nursing education can better prepare students to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer and Ms. Colleen Meakim discuss the significant gaps in nursing curricula and emphasize the importance of integrating IDD content throughout undergradu…

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The Soviet Avant-Garde: Theater, Arts, & Culture in the Early USSR 1:05:46

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Send us a text Matthew delves into the Soviet cultural scene of the 1920's.By Matthew & Jason

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Trailblazing Innovation: Honoring 150 Episodes of Innovation in Nursing Education 25:24

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In this milestone 150th episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz welcome internationally recognized simulation pioneer Dr. Suzie Kardong-Edgren. Dr. Kardong-Edgren reflects on the early days of nursing simulation, from unpacking the first manikins to shaping standards and research that transformed nursing ed…

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Implementing Cognitive Rehearsal Training with Nursing Students to Counter Incivility in the Clinical Setting as Students and New Nurses: A Sequential Mixed-Methods Study 14:45

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. LisaMarie Wands about her research on integrating cognitive rehearsal training into nursing education to counteract incivility. Dr. Wands explains how incivility, from dismissive behaviors to overt hostility, harms nursing students and new nurses and contributes to b…

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Are We Ready? Preparing Nursing Students for a Genomics-Informed Future 30:44

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz talk with Dr. Deborah Himes and Dr. Cindy Snyder about the critical role of genomics in nursing education and practice. The guests emphasize that genomics is not a specialty but an essential part of everyday nursing, influencing risk assessment, treatment deci…

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Face the Village! The Soviet Peasantry, the Party and the State 1:06:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Matthew takes on the shifting relations between the vast Soviet Peasantry and the newly in-power (and not at all solidified) Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, but ever-hopeful years of the New Economic Policy.By Matthew & Jason

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Faculty First: Elevating Nursing Education through NLN Faculty Intensives 28:12

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In this episode of the NLN podcast Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz speaks with guests Dr. Rachel Onello and Dr. Nicole Smith about the transformative impact of the NLN Faculty Intensives Course for nurse educators. The course equips both novice and seasoned faculty with evidence-based strategies in instructional design, curriculum m…

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Bullying Behaviors in Clinical Settings: Potentially Harmful Distractions 13:56

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. Dawna Rutherford about her research on bullying behaviors in clinical settings and their impact on nursing students. The discussion centers on a simulation study that examined how bullying and distractions affect medication administration performance. Interestingly, stude…

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Fostering Clinical Judgment and Promoting Transition into First Clinical Rotation Through Active Learning 10:52

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts a discussion with Dr. Ashley York and Mrs. Laura Wynn about their article on fostering clinical judgment in nursing students through active learning. The conversation centers on a “7 Station Simulation” strategy designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and clinical prac…

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Closing the Gap: Nurse Educators Reimagined 32:51

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Raquel Bertiz hosts a candid conversation with Dr. Amber Young-Brice and Dr. Kyla Farrar Stern about the evolving role and preparation of nurse educators. Drawing from their own academic journeys, Amber and Kyla share challenges they faced transitioning from clinical practice to teaching, highlighting…

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Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity - Part 2 16:54

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In this episode, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Ms. Melissa Hinds, Dr. Jannyse Tapp, and Dr. Claire McKinley Yoder to discuss their contributions to the book, Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. The book, developed by the inaugural NLN/Walden Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy …

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Mentorship Matters: Empowering New Nurse Educators 29:35

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Hosts Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant welcome Dr. Lisa Seldomridge, professor at Salisbury University, to discuss faculty mentoring and the nursing workforce shortage. Dr. Seldomridge highlights the importance of structured mentoring programs to support new and experienced nursing faculty, ensuring their success in academia. The conversatio…

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Beyond the Hype: Practical Applications of AI in Nursing Education 27:32

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant welcome Dr. Rachel Cox Simms to discuss the role of generative AI in nursing education. Dr. Cox Simms shares how she integrates AI tools like ChatGPT into her teaching, using them for NCLEX-style question development, case studies, and interactive learning…

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Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity - Part 1 19:26

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In this episode, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Drs. Deborah Finn-Romero, Megan Jester, and Sara Kaylor to discuss their contributions to the book, Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. The book, developed by the inaugural NLN/Walden Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy cohort, off…

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Workers in a Workers' State: The Soviet Working Class and the State in the NEP Era 1:15:46

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Send us a text Matthew explores the Soviet working class and its relations to the the state and the Communist Party in the early USSR.By Matthew & Jason

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Revolutionizing CPR Training: The Power of RQI in Health Care and Education 29:10

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz welcome guests Dr. Sarah Beebe and Dr. Donna Guerra to discuss Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and its impact on CPR training. They explore how RQI's simulation-based, self-directed model enhances skill retention by replacing traditional biennial c…

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Not by Politics Alone: Social Life, Law, Religion and Education in the Early USSR 1:17:36

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Send us a text Jason presents on early communist efforts to reshape society in the USSR of the 1920's. BibliographyBy Matthew & Jason

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Shubhangi Srivastava - CTO of NEP Services 40:26

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Send us a text How does a girl from a small Indian factory town become the CTO of a thriving U.S. tech company? In this inspiring and honest conversation, Shubhangi Srivastava—“Shoey” to her friends—shares her powerful journey from her humble beginnings to leading as a woman in tech at NEP Services. We dive into the cultural shift of moving to the …

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Stacey Yudin - CEO of NEP Services 51:23

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Send us a text Stacey Yudin wears a lot of hats—CEO, innovator, strategist, and truth-teller. As the head of NEP Services, she leads in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of tech, all while embracing imperfection and promoting a human-first work culture. In this candid conversation, Stacey pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead in …

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One Step Backward, Two Steps Forward: The New Economic Policy of the USSR 58:18

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Send us a text Matthew presents on the New Economic Policy and its impact on early Soviet society. Bibliography:By Matthew & Jason

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Cultivating Simulation Excellence: Inside the Success of Maryland's Simulation Consortium 29:52

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Sabrina Beroz, Monique Davis, and Jasline Moreno. The episode explores the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC), a statewide initiative supporting simulation-based n…

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Soviet Authority is Organized Civil War: The Founding Documents of the Soviet Union 1:04:00

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Send us a text Jason and Matthew present on the Soviet constitutions of 1918 and 1924. Bibliography:By Matthew & Jason

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In the Name of Direct and Merciless Struggle: The Russian Revolution and Civil War 1:05:36

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Send us a text In the second supplementary episode, Matthew gives a breakneck course on the Russian Revolution and Civil War. Bibliography:By Matthew & Jason

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The Children of Fickle Fate: The Russian Revolutionary Tradition 1825-1914 1:00:12

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Send us a text In this first supplemental episode, Jason presents on the history of the revolutionary tradition in the Russian Empire, covering the Decemberist Coup, the Narodnik movement, the Revolution of 1905, and more. Bibliography:By Matthew & Jason

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Unbreakable Union: Introductions 15:35

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Send us a text Matthew introduces Season 1, covering the USSR in the years 1922-1929, and provides some insight into the motivations behind a new Soviet history podcast. Bibliography:By Matthew & Jason

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Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach 23:48

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Steven Palazzo welcomes Drs. Andrew Bobal and Jennifer O’Rourke, authors of Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach. They explore the integration of technology in nursing education, discussing strategies to engage students in large classrooms through polling, discussion boards,…

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Richard White - CEO of Fathom AI NoteTaker 45:28

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Send us a text Jason talks with Richard White, the CEO of Fathom AI Note Taker. They talk about Richard's journey to becoming a successful founder, why a free product is sometimes the best marketing strategy for growth, and how he thinks about what it takes to successfully scale a team of people from below ten to over fifty. “When you build a busin…

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Collaborating for Excellence: Honoring Simulated Participants in Health Care Simulation 25:43

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Lou Clark, current president of the Association of SP Educators (ASPE) and the Executive Director of M Simulation at the University of Minnesota. This episode discusses a recent call to…

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James Harrington - CEO of Ugandan Water Project 57:14

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Send us a text Jason sits down with James Harrington, the CEO and founder of the Ugandan Water Project (UWP), to discuss his mission of providing clean and accessible water to communities in Uganda. James shares his journey from working in retail and tour management to becoming a leader in global humanitarian efforts. Together, Jason and James expl…

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Mike Ganino - Making a Scene: How to be Unforgettable in Every Spotlight 49:49

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Send us a text Like the Avengers all came back in Endgame (spoiler!), Mike Ganino is back for round 2 on the podcast! Mike joins Jason for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to communicate with impact. Mike—speaker coach, improv performer, keynote director, and now author of Make a Scene—shares why storytelling, stage pres…

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The Effects of Reverse-Role Simulation on Nursing Students’ Ethnocultural Empathy: A Quantitative Study 14:48

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Dr. Fabiola Lalande, an associate professor at Regis College, to discuss her study on the impact of reverse role simulation on nursing students' ethnocultural empathy. Dr. Lalande explains how the pilot study used a pre-test and post-test design to measure changes in students' emp…

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Navigating Competency-Based Education through Simulations in Nursing Curriculum – Part 2 26:21

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In part two of this two-part episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. The discussion explores the integration of competency-based education (CBE) into nurs…

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Navigating Competency-Based Education through Simulations in Nursing Curriculum – Part 1 26:00

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In part one of this two-part episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. The discussion explores the integration of competency-based education (CBE) into nurs…

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Promoting Retention of Native American Nursing Students: Insights From a Qualitative Study 14:51

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In this episode of Nursing Edge: Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. Cody Bruce about his qualitative study on strategies to promote the retention of Native American nursing students. Dr. Bruce discusses how the Self-Determination Theory, which focuses on intrinsic motivation, shaped his research and the effective retention strategies for…

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Building Clinical Judgment: Scaffolding Simulation for Nursing Education 28:01

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In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Beth Rogers, an assistant professor at Texas Christian University and associate editor of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Together, they explore the critical role of simulation desi…

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Ellen Patnaude - Coach, Author, Speaker, Elder Care Advocate 45:37

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Send us a text In this episode, Jason talks with Ellen Patnaude, author, coach, and dementia educator, about her journey as a caregiver for her mother with Lewy body dementia. Ellen shares her experiences navigating family dynamics, systemic gaps in elder care, and the importance of planning for the future. With honesty and humor, this conversation…

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Assessment of Nurse Educator Leadership: Instrument Development and Psychometric Analysis 15:35

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In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts a discussion with Dr. Anne Krouse and Dr. Karen Morin about their newly developed instrument designed to assess nurse educators’ self-perception of leadership competency. As co-authors of the study, Dr. Krouse and Dr. Morin share insights into the instrument’s development and …

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Tamsen Webster is back!- Author, Speaker, Persuasive Message Designer 40:25

1y ago40:25

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Send us a text Tamsen is back again for another episode with Jason! They delve into the intricate dance of driving and adapting to change. . Together, they explore the depths of handling change — from personal upheavals to organizational shifts, emphasizing strategies that foster lasting transformations without coercion. "If you act from a presumpt…

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Serving English Language Learners 34:08

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted is hosted by Amber Young-Brice and features guests Taylor Pamperin, Maria Keegan, and Julie Radford. They discussed the increasing number of multilingual and English language learners in nursing programs and the challenges these learners face. The guests noted a lack of cohesive support systems for these …

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Dr. Mitch Kusy - Why I Don't Work Here Anymore 43:07

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Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist, professor, and leadership expert, to explore the hidden costs of toxic workplace cultures. Dr. Kusy shares the startling results of his research into how toxic behaviors not only damage team morale but can also have real financial impacts on organizations. Whether you’re…

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Implementation and Evaluation of an End-of-Life Standardized Participant Simulation in an Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program 16:24

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guests Shannon Daly, Sterling Roberts, and Lawanda Greene. The guests explore the impact of end-of-life (EOL) simulation on nursing students' anxiety and self-confidence. The discussion centers on their research, which implemented an EOL simulation using the ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Educati…

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Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith - Physician, Author, Speaker, Mom 50:19

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Send us a text Jason Frazell sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician, author, and CEO of Restorist, to explore the concept of rest in a way you've never heard before. Learn about the seven types of rest, when Dr. Saundra knew she was at her breaking point and so much more! "Rest is not just the absence of activity; it's about restoring…

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An Insightful Conversation on Educational Evolution, Challenges, and Future Directions with Mr Subir Shukla 1:10:42

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Join us for a thought provoking conversation and a learning experience with Mr Subir Shukla, Principal Coordinator of Group Ignus and a true visionary in the field of education. Mr Shukla shares his educational journey and sheds light on challenges in Teacher Development, Education System and how to overcome them to build a transformative school of…

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Leading the Way: Graduates of the NLN Leadership Development for Simulation Educators Program 31:25

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guests Crystel Farina, Carman Turkelson, and Christine Thomas, who discuss the profound impact of the NLN Simulation Leadership Institute on their careers. The program enhanced their networks and equipped them with crucial skills for growth in simulation education and leadership, fostering confid…

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Bryce Wuori - Co-founder and CEO of Pavewise 40:47

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Send us a text Jason and Bryce talk about Bryce's pivot from a traditional family owned business to a software company, the opportunities and perils of running the company in a slow moving industry and why it's important to never accept the status quo. "I've always been the type of person wired to, when I see a problem, I want to find a solution fo…

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Addressing the Shortage of Academic Nurse Educators: Recommendations for Educational Institutions Based on Nominal Group Technique Research 18:36

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guest Shellye Vardaman. Dr. Vardaman shares insights from her study on the shortage of academic nurse educators and emphasizes the need for higher recognition of nurse educators as advanced practice nurses, as well as the importance of competitive salaries, mentorship, and pedagogical training. T…

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Manali Yavatkar - Founder and CEO of Palm Labs 39:58

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Send us a text My guest this week is Manali Yavatkar founder and CEO of Palm, a company revolutionizing how we handle food waste at home. We chat about sustainability, Manali's journey from tech engineer to founder and the challenges associated with starting a business, no matter the industry. "We're not just designing products; we're creating solu…

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Leslie Danford - Founder and CEO of Vitaminis 43:02

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Send us a text Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, shares her entrepreneurial journey from working in corporate environments to launching her own wellness company during a global pandemic. Leslie discusses the challenges of creating a health-focused business, balancing family life, and the insights gained from her experience in the consumer goods…

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Nurse Educator Competencies – Part 2 21:47

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted is part two of two featuring guests Jasline Moreno and Elizabeth Wells-Beede. They continue the discussion on the importance of formalizing mentorship and professional development for nurse educators, addressing challenges such as system limitations, time constraints, and funding. The guests emphasize the…

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Teacher Training and Professional Development under NEP | Dr Vandna Shahi | EP 17 42:39

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In this enlightening episode, we sit down with the esteemed educator Dr Vandna Shahi, a recipient of the prestigious National Award to Teachers in 2022 from the honorable President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. We delve into the urgent need for revamping teacher training with NEP 2020, sharing how it aligns with broader educational goals. Discover…