Best Tennessee Center For Nursing Advancement Podcasts (2025)

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The Science of Flourishing, Part One, with Dr. Beasley, Dr. Cochran, and Dr. Morse 46:51

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Flourishing is a multi-dimensional concept involving physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. The definition of flourishing includes five core domains: physical health, mental health, close social relationships, purpose, and financial stability. Flourishing is crucial in addressing burnout and moral distress in nursing. Professional iden…

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Collaboration Between UT Health Science Center College of Nursing and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for BSN Students 48:41

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Key Takeaways Nurses play diverse roles, including in research. Clinical research nurses coordinate and manage trials. Collaboration between St. Jude and UT Health Science Center enhances nursing education. The pilot program aims to inspire nursing students towards research roles. Students have shown great interest in clinical research nursing. Nur…

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Support for Nurses in Need: A Conversation with TN-PAP's Teresa Phillips, hosted by Dr Lisa Beasley 27:39

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Takeaways TINPAP is a monitoring program for healthcare professionals. Confidentiality is crucial to prevent retaliatory actions. The primary mission of TINPAP is public safety. 90% of nurses in TINPAP succeed in recovery. Challenges include affordability and stigma. Insurance typically does not cover drug screenings. TINPAP offers resources and su…

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TCNA: Empowering the Future of Nursing Leadership with Dr. Jennifer Hitt 28:30

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Takeaways Nursing leadership is essential for the future of healthcare. Encouragement from peers can inspire new leaders in nursing. Data collection is crucial for addressing nursing workforce needs. The nursing pipeline must be strengthened from K-12 education. Wellness programs are vital for nurse retention and mental health. Nurses need to be em…

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MobileMOC and ROAD-MAP Initiatives for Better Health Lisa Beasley and Kristina Wick 50:13

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Dr. Wick's journey into nursing was non-traditional, highlighting that there are many paths to a nursing career. Her passion for gerontology stems from a close-knit family experience with older adults. The Mobile Health Unit aims to address healthcare access in rural areas. Interprofessional collaboration is key to providing comprehensive care. Exp…

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Innovation, Technology & Nursing Culture with Lisa Beasley and Sheila Bouie 53:00

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Dr. Sheila Bouie emphasizes the importance of innovation in nursing. Nursing education must adapt to technology and AI. The perception of nursing is often limited to tasks. Building confidence in new nurses is crucial for their success. Communication is key in nursing practice and education. Nurses should be seen as leaders and decision-makers. Dat…

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Overcoming Barriers in Rural Health Access with Lisa Beasley, Rita Hollingsworth, and Diana Dedmon 31:48

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Mobile health units are essential for rural healthcare access. Building trust in communities takes time and consistency. Social determinants significantly impact health outcomes. Transportation barriers hinder access to healthcare services. Community engagement is crucial for effective healthcare delivery. Sustainability of mobile health units reli…

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REBROADCAST: Not Your Grandmother's Nursing Home: The Importance of Respect in Long-Term Care with Dr. Deborah Lee & Dr. Cathy Cooper (Copy) 31:05

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The CNA workforce is crucial in long-term care settings. COVID-19 highlighted existing challenges in long-term care. Recruitment and retention of CNAs are significant issues. Relationships with residents are key to CNA job satisfaction. The study aimed to assess the CNA workforce in Tennessee. There is a lack of research on CNAs nationally. Pay and…

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REBROADCAST: Embracing Informatics to Drive Healthcare Transformation with Dr. Kelly Aldrich 41:40

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Dr. Aldrich has over 35 years of experience in nursing and informatics. Informatics is essential for improving patient care and operational efficiency. The role of nurse informaticists is evolving and crucial in healthcare organizations. Digital RN citizen aims to provide a unique identifier for nurses to track their contributions. AI has the poten…

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REBROADCAST: Intersecting Technology and Wellbeing; Optimizing Nursing Practice with Lisa Smithgall and Christy Hall 30:22

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Dr. Lisa Smith-Gall has extensive experience in nursing leadership. The transition to electronic health records has transformed nursing. Nurses spend a significant portion of their time on documentation. Technology can streamline nursing workflows and improve efficiency. Nurse wellbeing is essential in managing stress and burnout. Wellness applicat…

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REBROADCAST: WIT: How Wisdom, Integrity, and Transparency Drives Nursing Leadership with Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry 37:58

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Join Dr. Christy Hall as she interviews Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry. Dr. Sharp-McHenry shares her model for effective leadership. She walks us through her framework to become a strong leader, especially in nursing. Listen in to this discussion on the benefits of nurse mentorship relationships, diversity in healthcare, and finding one's life purpose i…

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REBROADCAST: Wands & Wellbeing; Wonderful Wisdom for Healthcare from the House of Pharmacy, with Dr. Debbie Byrd 31:07

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In this episode, Dr. Debbie C. Byrd discusses her extensive experience in pharmacy education and leadership, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration between nursing and pharmacy. She shares insights on improving the healthcare pipeline in Tennessee, the critical role of data in shaping healthcare education and policies, and st…

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REBROADCAST: Nursing Professional Development: Use Your Sphere of Influence to Change the Paradigm with Dr. Dawna Cato 30:18

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Join Dr. Christy Hall and guest, Dr. Dawna Cato, as they discuss redesigning our healthcare system, and methods of education to acknowledge the changes in the world of nursing, even since the pandemic. They dive into ideas of creating more interactive strategies of continued education, and learning that progresses a nurse's career and well-being as…

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REBROADCAST: Sticking It Out; Reflections on Staying In and Loving Hospital Nursing, with Dr. Hope Diaz 21:47

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Join our podcast producer, Rachel Throp, as she interviews Dr. Hope Diaz, a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee, as she shares her passion for hospital nursing, her pursuit of knowledge, and her love for bedside nurses. Dr. Diaz encourages all healthcare workers in ways to insulate themselves from burnout by connecting to their patients and how to find…

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REBROADCAST: Coming Full Circle; Embracing Nursing Simulations and Innovations with Dr. Pamela Jeffries 44:40

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Join us for a rebroadcast of the tenth episode of Voices from the Nursing Frontline: Coming Full Circle; Embracing Nursing Simulations and Innovations with Dr. Pamela Jeffries and host, Dr. Christie Hall. Listen to this nursing legend and leader. Dr. Jeffries, as she shares the journey of developing the NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, as well as th…

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Healthcare As A Culture: The Impact, Culture, and Community That We Serve with guests Elizabeth York and Max Tunstill, and host, Ferrol Thomas 47:04

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00:00 Personal Journeys in Nursing 09:59 The Meaning of Being a Nurse 15:58 Challenges in Nursing Today 21:03 Community Healthcare Dynamics 23:04 Community Health Initiatives and Outreach 25:27 Rural Healthcare Challenges and Solutions 29:00 The Future of Nursing: Workforce Development 35:13 Innovative Pathways into Healthcare Careers 45:42 Hope fo…

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Insight, Empathy, and Developing Nurses with Nikki Staples & Ferrol Thomas 45:12

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Nikki's journey into nursing was inspired by her sister's illness. Clinical education is crucial for new nurses to bridge the gap between theory and practice. New graduates often struggle with the emotional trauma of real-world nursing. Customer service experience can enhance a nurse's ability to connect with patients. Hands-on learning is essentia…

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Nursing Connections: Unlocking the Path to Success with Dr. Ferrol Thomas, Ashley White, and Emiko Rodriguez-Sanchez 54:33

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Welcome to Voices from the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. In this episode, our host for episode 7 is Ferrol Thomas. She discusses the significance of connections in nursing with two nurses, Ashely White and Emiko Rodriguez-Sanchez! Join us for this enlightening episode full of relatable …

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REBROADCAST: Get Motivated: A Path to Happiness in Your Caring Profession with Dr. Ferrol Thomas 40:07

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Enjoy this episode from Season 1. The guest is Ferrol Thomas who is one of our new special hosts in Season 3. Join host Dr. Christy Hall and her guest, Dr. Ferrol Thomas, as they discuss finding happiness in the caring professions. They cover the challenges of recruitment, and dive into Ferrol's initiatives and her focus on the neuroscience of care…

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'Chats with Nursing Students' with Anna Clark 18:08

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Anna Clark is a second-semester nursing student at ETSU. She chose nursing to honor her mother's legacy as a nurse. Anna is passionate about pediatrics and labor & delivery nursing. She emphasizes the importance of supporting both children and their parents. Nursing school can be overwhelming, leading to burnout, taking breaks and having a social l…

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Life's Hidden Purpose: A Mother's Journey from Healthcare Worker to Patient Advocate with Beth Andrews 37:39

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In this moving episode, Beth Andrews shares her transformative journey from healthcare worker to full-time caregiver for her daughter with complex medical needs. Through intimate stories of both struggle and grace, Beth reveals how her past experiences unknowingly prepared her for her most important role yet. She offers powerful insights about the …

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Coming Full Circle: Nursing Education Practice & Family Ties with Dr. Ferrol Thomas and Dr. Christy Hall 35:16

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Don't miss today's new episode of VOICES FROM THE NURSING FRONTLINE featuring Dr. Christy Hall interviewing Dr. Ferrol Thomas, bringing her on board as a Season 3 host! Dr. Thomas will be interviewing colleagues and guests of her own during this exciting season! Listen as Dr. Thomas shares her unique experience of a life-changing meeting with a nur…

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From Roots to Branches: Tutoring and Mentorship in Nursing Education with Guest Nurse Jill 34:54

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Voices From the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. This season, we will add three host to our lineup, bringing you voices from all across the state of Tennessee. Our hosts will be Christy Hall, Ferrol Thomas, Brad Harrell and Martina Harris! Join u…

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Season 3 Kickoff 5:22

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Welcome to Season 3 of Voices From the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. This season, we will add three host to our lineup, bringing you voices from all across the state of Tennessee. Our hosts will be Christy Hall, Ferrol Thomas, Brad Harrell and Martina Harris! Join us this season as they…

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REBROADCAST: Creating Cultures of Safety and Resilience with Dr. Lindsay Munn 34:12

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Join us as Dr. Lindsay Munn reveals key factors in creating environments that promote nurse wellbeing based on her recent research and experience as a healthcare leader. She addresses organizational and system-level factors that affect wellbeing, including the important of psychological safety in the work environment. Dr. Munn has more than a decad…

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Nurse Impact: A Story from Sydney Briggs About a Nurse Who Made All The Difference 10:05

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The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement's mission is to address nursing shortages and healthcare challenges in our communities by bridging academic programs, clinical practice, and local school systems. We aspire to be the premier hub for advancing nursing science, empowering nurses and nursing students, and nurturing healthy communities throu…

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'Chats with Nursing Students' with Caroline O'Neal 17:09

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We love hearing from nursing students across the state of Tennessee and beyond! They remind us of the excitement and passion for nursing and we hope they inspire you to remember why you became a nurse.By AHCNA

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Authenticity, Well-Being, and Resilience; the Cornerstones of Frontline Nursing Leadership 35:26

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Join Dr. Christy Hall as she engages in an uplifting conversation with Josh Sims and Sherry Davis, nurse leaders who have recently completed continued education as graduates of the Nurse Leadership Academy at the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. They share their experience in the Academy and reflect on several ways that leadership skills g…

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Who Is Filling Your Glass? Exploring Innovation, Data, Wellbeing, and the Future Pipeline with Dr. Martina Harris 33:57

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Dr. Martina Harris is an accomplished nurse educator and leader, serving as the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health at Chattanooga State Community College. She brings a wealth of experience and a strong academic background to her role, holding a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Dr. Harris’s educational…

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'Chats with Nursing Students' with Carrigan White, ETSU 19:43

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Well-Being Wednesday 11:05

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As always, we are thankful for the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band for our theme music.By AHCNA

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Tack & Jibe: Music from the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band 4:48

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Voices From The Nursing FrontlineBy AHCNA

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Intersecting Technology and Wellbeing; Optimizing Nursing Practice with Lisa Smithgall 33:36

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Voices from the Nursing Frontline This podcast is brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, dedicated to serving Tennessee and the Ballad Health Appalachian Highlands region. We would like to give a thank you to the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band for our beautiful theme music.By AHCNA

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Claim Your Power; Nurse as Healer with Kathleen Bartholomew 30:55

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Voices from the Nursing Frontline This podcast is brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, dedicated to serving Tennessee and the Ballad Health Appalachian Highlands regionBy AHCNA

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Sticking It Out; Reflections on Staying In and Loving Hospital Nursing, with Dr. Hope Diaz 21:47

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Hope Diaz is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse practicing as a hospitalist provider in the Mountain Highlands region. A graduate of the ETSU BSN class of 2006 and the ETSU-TTU Joint DNP class of 2021. She has spent her nursing career in the hospital environment working in varied specialties of adult acute care …

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Wands & Wellbeing; Wonderful Wisdom for Healthcare from the House of Pharmacy, with Dr. Debbie Byrd 34:10

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Welcome to the Voices from the Nursing Frontline, proudly sponsored by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. Join host, Dr. Christy Hall, as she guides you through shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of nursing. In this newly rebranded season, we’re diving deeper than ever into the heart of the nursin…

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Taking Your Time; The Importance of Navigating Your Own Journey in Nursing with Mandy Rust 45:09

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Welcome to the Voices from the Nursing Frontline, proudly sponsored by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. Join host, Dr. Christy Hall, as she guides you through shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of nursing. In this newly rebranded season, we’re diving deeper than ever into the heart of the nursin…

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Who's Your Host? A Spotlight on Dr. Christy Hall 35:20

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Welcome to the Voices from the Nursing Frontline, proudly sponsored by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. Join host, Dr. Christy Hall, as she guides you through shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of nursing. In this newly rebranded season, we’re diving deeper than ever into the heart of the nursin…

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WIT: How Wisdom, Integrity, and Transparency Drives Nursing Leadership with Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry 36:03

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Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry went to UNMC College of Nursing as the dean in 2023. She previously served as the Dean of the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences at Simmons University, the Dean of the College of Nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University, and the Assistant Director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Ar…

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Filling Your Cup; Nurture Yourself to Nurture Others with Bobbie Murphy 20:38

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Bobbie Murphy, RN MSN Vice President, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Ballad Health. Bobbie has been a nurse for 23 years. She started out as a new graduate in the intensive care unit at a small community hospital before transitioning to a large level I trauma center as a surgical, trauma, neuro, burn ICU frontline nurse. She's worked in nursing le…

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Coming Full Circle; Embracing Nursing Simulations and Innovations with Dr. Pamela Jeffries 41:04

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Dr. Jeffries is internationally known for her research and work in nursing, simulation, and health care. Throughout the academic community, she is well regarded for her scholarly contributions to executive leadership, the development of innovative teaching strategies, experiential learning techniques, new pedagogies, and the delivery of content usi…

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Reaching the Unreachable: Meeting the Challenge in CNA Research with Deborah Lee & Cathy Cooper 39:07

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Join us for a Part Two with this dynamic duo from MTSU! Deborah Lee, PhD, RN, NBC-HWC, is the NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). In April 2019, Dr. Lee founded, and directs, the Positive Aging Consortium at MTSU. Dr. Lee earned Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Western Kentucky University.…

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Not Your Grandmother's Nursing Home: The Importance of Respect in Long-Term Care with Dr. Deborah Lee & Dr. Cathy Cooper 19:36

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Deborah Lee, PhD, RN, NBC-HWC, is the NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). In April 2019, Dr. Lee founded, and directs, the Positive Aging Consortium at MTSU. Dr. Lee earned Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Western Kentucky University. She has a Master of Nursing degree from Emory Universit…

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Get Motivated: A Path to Happiness in Your Caring Profession with Dr. Ferrol Thomas 36:17

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Ferrol Thomas, DNP, RN is the Director of Workforce Strategies with Tennessee Hospital Association. A Tennessee native, residing in Nashville, she has a passion and dedication to improving patient care and the healthcare workforce. Ferrol’s nursing career has included patient care in intensive care settings with a focus in neuroscience, trauma, sur…

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Embracing Informatics to Drive Healthcare Transformation with Dr. Kelly Aldrich 37:35

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Dr. Aldrich has spent years in clinical, academic, and leadership roles recognized as a senior informatics leader, innovator, and advocate for useful, safe, and effective healthcare transformation. She is a Professor and Director of Informatics Innovation for the Vanderbilt School of Nursing with a secondary appointment in the Department of Biomedi…

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Nursing Professional Development: Use Your Sphere of Influence to Change the Paradigm with Dr. Dawna Cato 24:24

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Dawna L. Cato PhD., RN, NPD-BC currently serves as the Director of the Nurse Residency Program at OpusVi a Healthcare Workforce Solutions Company. Dawna has 28 years of nursing experience in the U.S. with 3 years in China. Dr. Cato obtained her Ph.D., specializing in Nursing Education from Capella University in 2013. In 2009, she received her Maste…

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Pathways and Pipelines: Securing the Future of Nursing with Dr. Morgan May 29:21

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Morgan May is an experienced and diverse nurse executive with 18 years of experience. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee State University, a Masters in Nursing from East Tennessee State University, a Masters in Business Administration from Milligan University and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from East Tennessee State Uni…

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Charting Your Course in Nursing with Sherry Richardson 26:25

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Join host Dr. Christy Hall and her guest, Sherry Richardson, who serves as the Executive Director at the Tennessee Board of Nursing. In this episode they discuss key considerations related to the nursing profession for those in leadership positions in healthcare organizations and government. Additionally, they reveal relevant and practical guidance…

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Creating Cultures of Safety and Resilience with Dr. Lindsay Munn 30:15

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Join us as Dr. Linsday Munn reveals key factors in creating environments that promote nurse wellbeing based on her recent research and experience as a healthcare leader. She addresses organizational and system-level factors that affect wellbeing, including the important of psychological safety in the work environment. Dr. Munn has more than a decad…

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Are You Squared Away? A Focus on Wellbeing with Dr. Robinson 24:14

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Are you squared away? Join host Dr. Christy Hall and her guest, Dr. Roz Robinson, as they discuss how to thrive and become a resilient nurse. Dr. Robinson also speaks to the opportunities leaders have regarding recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Doctor Robinson currently serves as the Chief Nurse Officer for ETSU Health, the Associate Dean…