Best NJCCN Podcasts (2025)

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31 | Nurse State Policy Advocacy Day: Your Voice, Your Impact. A Statehouse Experience in Nurse Advocacy 47:46

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For today’s episode, hosted by Susan Weaver, Nurse Scientist, New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, we have something special for you. We’re coming to you from a committee room at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton, where we’ll be speaking with three distinguished panelists about political advocacy and state-level testimony. Our guests tod…

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30 | Dr. Deeba Siddiqui – From Outpost Nursing to Global Patient Safety 28:46

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In this episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso, MHCI, BSN, RN sits down with Dr. Deeba Siddiqui, Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on safety systems. Deeba’s nursing journey began with a chest tube at age 19 – an experience that inspired her to pivot into nursing. From outpost nursing in rural Newfoundland, to working across the Un…

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29 | How Virtual Nursing is Transforming Bedside Care 30:04

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In this episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso sits down with Frank Crispin (Nursing Director) and Veronica Perez (Nurse Manager) from Inspira Medical Center Vineland to explore how virtual nursing is reshaping patient care and supporting frontline nurses. They share the story behind Inspira’s pilot program, how virtual nurses handle adm…

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28 | It’s Raining Meds: Fixing How We Prescribe for Older Adults 51:03

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What if a small change in your electronic health record could save lives? In this episode of Nursing Insights, we dive into a quiet revolution in geriatric care: the Geriatric Prescribing Context (GPC). Host Stephanie Olaso, MHCI, BSN, RN is joined by: Dr. Katie Drago, geriatrician and lead researcher behind the GPC Jean Stoerger, PharmD and clinic…

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27 | The Second Victim Phenomenon – Building Resiliency in Nursing with Dr. Marthe Leveille 1:07:46

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In this powerful installment of New Jersey Nursing Insights, we delve into the often-overlooked emotional toll on healthcare providers known as the Second Victim Phenomenon. Through a candid conversation with Dr. Marthe Leveille, MSN, RN, CPHQ, we explore the internal struggles nurses experience after adverse patient events – ranging from guilt and…

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26 | Dr. Maryann Alexander: Why the Future of Long-Term Care Depends on LPNs 38:30

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In this enlightening episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso sits down with Dr. Maryann Alexander, visiting professor at Vanderbilt University and former Chief Officer of Nursing Regulation at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Together, they explore the current state, challenges, and future of the Licensed Practical…

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25 | From Student to Provider: Supporting APPs Through the Transition to Practice 40:21

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The transition from student to advanced practice provider (APP) can be exciting, but also overwhelming. In this episode, host Stephanie speaks with two trailblazers who are shaping the future of nurse practitioner and physician assistant onboarding: Dr. Dodi Iannaco of Virtua Health and Cedar Wang of Holy Name Medical Center. Together, they explore…

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24 | The Nursing Workforce Crisis – Data, Challenges, and Solutions for the Future 19:49

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The nursing profession is facing a critical shortage, and today’s episode of Nursing Insights dives deep into the latest New Jersey Nursing Data and Analysis Report for 2025. Dr. Edna Cadmus, Executive Director of the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), and Dr. Daria Waszak, Assistant Director, join us to discuss the state of the n…

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23 | Addressing Workplace Violence in Nursing with Kathleen McCarthy 44:02

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In this episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso speaks with Kathleen McCarthy, a seasoned psychiatric mental health nurse and educator, about the pressing issue of workplace violence in healthcare. With over 50 years of experience in nursing, Kathleen sheds light on the growing concerns of aggression and violence that nurses f…

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22 | Exposing the Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Nurses with Dr. Carol Ash, Part 2 30:17

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In this episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso continues her discussion with Dr. Carol Ash about the critical issue of sleep deprivation among nurses, particularly those working night shifts. Dr. Ash sheds light on the historical and cultural factors that contribute to a healthcare environment where fatigue and drowsy driving…

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21 | Drowsy Nurses: The Hidden Risks of Night Shifts and Sleep Deprivation with Dr. Carol Ash, Part 1 26:03

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In this eye-opening episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso talks to Dr. Carol Ash, a sleep medicine specialist, about the dangerous effects of sleep deprivation on nurses, particularly those working night shifts. From micro-sleeps that can occur on the drive home to long-term health risks, Dr. Ash highlights why sleep health …

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20 | Nurse Advocacy 101: How You Can Make a Difference in Healthcare Legislation 25:02

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In this episode of Nursing Insights, we dive into the world of nurse advocacy and explore how it plays a crucial role in protecting and advancing the nursing profession. Judy Schmidt, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), returns to share her insights on how nurses can influence legislation, advocate for their profession, and the …

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19 | Assisted Living: A Day in the life of a Director of Nursing, Carmen Dalton 30:25

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18 | NJCCN/Vizient acute care residency program with Michele Roberts, Lorraine Kane, and Doretha Joy Bray 34:22

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Learn about the NJCCN/Vizient acute care residency program with Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Lorraine Kane, MSN, RN, CEN, and Doretha Joy Bray, MSN-Edu, RN, CMSRN.By NJCCN

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17 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 3, MaryJo Loughlin talks about mentoring. 24:08

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In our latest episode, we speak about recruitment and mentorship in the nursing sector with MaryJo Loughlin, Administrative Director, Clinical Program Development at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN

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16 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 2, Nurse Recruitment 29:30

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Continuing our, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus, Nancy Fitterer, Charles Larobis, Mary Jo Loughlin, and Judy Schmidt – reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, and in this episode, they focus on the importance of nurse recruitment.By NJCCN

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15 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 1, NPI Numbers 17:11

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In this special, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Nancy Fitterer MA, Charles Larobis RN, BSN, CDP, CADDCT, IPCO, Mary Jo Loughlin RN, MAS, NE-BC , and Judy Schmidt DHA, MSN, RN– reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, held this past January.…

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14 | Working as a Home Health Nurse: A conversation with Danielle, LPN 26:02

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Danielle Kuhlwein, a registered LPN with Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a Caring for Kids Company, provides an overview of her professional journey. Preferred Home Health Care is part of the Care Options for Kids community, a leader in pediatric healthcare for over 20 years. They offer comprehensive therapy, nursing, and school-ba…

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13 | Academic Life: Dr. Pamela B. de Cordova’s experience working as a nursing associate professor 32:00

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In this episode, Stephanie speaks with Dr. Pamela B. de Cordova, associate professor of nursing at Rutgers University in the division of nursing science and nurse scientist for the NJCCN, about her experience in nursing education.By NJCCN

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12 | Dr. Edna Cadmus, NJCCN Annual Data Report 25:23

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In this episode, Dr. Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, clinical professor at Rutgers School of Nursing AND Executive Director for the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, discusses NJCCN's data report.By NJCCN

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11 | Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care Experience (Part 2) 21:13

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In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.By NJCCN

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10 | Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care Experience (Part 1) 18:00

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In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.By NJCCN

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09 | Daria Waszak, Associate Dean of Nursing/Associate Prof. Felician University Nursing Education Experience 31:43

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Stephanie interviews Daria Waszak, an associate dean/associate professor at Felician University.By NJCCN

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08 | Marcel Kaganovskaya and Robin Giordano discuss Full Practice Authority for APNs (Part 3) 28:46

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The third and final part of our Access To Care episode.By NJCCN

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07 | Jeffrey Kwong and Sandra Morrison discuss Full Practice Authority for APNs (Part 2) 24:16

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This episode continues the discussion of the issue of full practice authority in the state of NJ.By NJCCN

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06 | Caroline Dorsen, Dr. Vicente Gracias, and a patient discuss Access to Care (Part 1) 26:03

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In this special 3-part episode, the listeners will hear a variety of perspectives regarding New Jersey's access to healthcare crisis.By NJCCN

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05 | Francesca Viscuglia, Cardiac Step Down/ Telemetry Experience 42:24

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In this episode Stephanie speaks with Francesca Viscuglia from Englewood Health.By NJCCN

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04 | Carly Skibinski, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 2) 28:27

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Stephanie's continues her conversation with Carly Skibinski, a nurse at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN

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03 | Carly Skibinski, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 1) 33:16

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Our host Stephanie Olaso speaks with Carly Skibinsky, a nurse at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN

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02 | Kaylee Hammond, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 2) 19:04

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Stephanie Olaso, a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey, finishes her interview with Kaylee Hammond a medical surgical nurse at Capital Health.By NJCCN

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01 | Kaylee Hammond, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 1) 14:42

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Stephanie Olaso, a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey, interviews Kaylee Hammond a medical surgical nurse at Capital Health.By NJCCN