Amplify Nursing

In this episode of Amplify Nursing, we talk with Mark Lazenby, Dean of the UC Irvine School of Nursing, as he reflects on his journey from philosophy scholar to oncology nurse practitioner and academic leader.  Drawing from his work as an educator, clinician, and author of Caring Matters Most and Toward a Better World, he discusses leadership through the lens of trustworthiness, relational care, h...

In this episode of Amplify Nursing, we talk with Erin Foley, Region 6 Director for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. Erin shares her journey into nursing—from early childhood experiences in a hospital playroom to a dynamic career as a CRNA—and reflects on how curiosity, mentorship, and persistence shaped her path. She discusses her nontraditional route into anesthesia, the moments...

In this episode of Amplify Nursing, Dwayne Allyne shares his unexpected journey into nursing, the leadership lessons he developed through his clinical work and time in the Air Force, and his role as Board Chair of DNPs of Color. He discusses the importance of advocacy, representation, and creating pathways for more diverse nurse leaders, while also reflecting on how his own experience as a patient...

In this episode of Amplify Nursing, we speak with two influential voices in nursing leadership: Claire Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the Chief Nurse Executive of the American Hospital Association and Ena Williams, President of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Chief Nurse Executive at Yale New Haven Health. They discuss how leadership is e...

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing Podcast, Marion Leary speaks with Ahrin Mishan, Executive Director of the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, about the foundation’s origins and its mission to support nurse innovators driving systemic change in healthcare. Together, they discuss the unique role nurses play in identifying gaps in care, advancing equity, and designing solutions that can transfor...

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to lead in nursing through a candid conversation with Dawn Bent, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, the Program Director of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Drawing on her journey into nursing, shaped by family influence and a willingness to say yes to new opportunities, she reflects on leadership as a practice rooted...

On this episode of this season of Amplify Nursing, we highlight a collaborative innovation program between Penn Nursing, the University of Stirling and NHS Forth Valley, supported by a Fullbright program grant.   this conversation is led by our very own Dr. Marion Leary, Director of Innovation,  at Penn Nursing, as she speaks with Prof Ashley Shepherd, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and S...

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing Podcast we speak with Dr. Stephanie Hoelscher. Dr. Hoelscher is Professor of Graduate Informatics and MSN Informatics Program Director at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With nearly 30 years of experience in oncology, trauma, and informatics, she now focuses on advancing digital health and AI literacy for nurses. In our conversation, Dr. Hoelsch...

On this episode of the AmplifyNursing Podcast, we talk with Dr. George Demiris, the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor in the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine, and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Penn Nursing. Dr. Demiris discusses his work using technology and AI to support healthy aging. As director of the PennAITech Collaboratory fo...

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing Podcast, we talk with Rachael Acker, computer scientist, design strategist, and founder of Healthero. Rachael shares how her background in technology and user experience led her to healthcare innovation alongside nurses. She highlights the use of systems and futures thinking to design solutions with long-term impact and explains prompt engineering as the art...

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing Podcast, Dr. Jing Wang, Dean and Professor at Florida State University College of Nursing, shares her journey from community-based care to pioneering digital health and AI in nursing. She discusses the creation of the first MSN program focused on AI applications, designed to equip nurses with foundational knowledge in ethics, responsible use, and practical ap...

This season on the Amplify Nursing Podcast, we’re exploring the impact of AI in healthcare. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Suzanne Bakken, professor and Vice Dean for Research at Columbia Nursing. She reflects on her 50-year nursing journey, from critical care to leadership in biomedical informatics, and the evolution of her focus on systems thinking and problem-solving. The discussion highligh...

Today on Amplify Nursing, we take you inside the kickoff of the 2025 Summer Innovation Institute. This special episode highlights the origins of our podcast and its mission to showcase the full spectrum of nursing innovation. Participants, including Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellows and PennAITech pilot project leaders, shared their motivations for attending, from building sustainable inn...

On this special episode recorded live during Penn Nursing Alumni Weekend, you’ll hear from Dean Antonia Villarruel and Director of Alumni Relations Maddie Nicol as they share exciting updates about the School’s upcoming 75th anniversary as a standalone school and plans for next year’s 140th anniversary of nursing at Penn. You’ll also meet passionate alumni, including Dr. Nancy Tkacs (NU’75), who r...

Today on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Dr. J. Margo Brooks Carthon, Professor of Nursing, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Dr. Brooks Carthon is the new Director of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing. With a longstanding commitment to health equity and a research background rooted in historical methods, Dr. Brooks Carthon brings bold, innovative vi...

Today on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Dr. Danielle McCamey, an acute care nurse practitioner, Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and the visionary founder of DNPs of Color. Danielle shares the deeply personal journey that led her to nursing—sparked by watching her mother, a home health nurse, care for patients with compassion and dedication.    Through DNPs of Color, Dani...

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Dr. Brooke Goodspeed, Founder and Executive Director of GETincluded & Research Scientist at Jefferson Health.   In this episode Brooke shares how after her son’s down syndrome and autism diagnosis, she saw critical gaps in support and resources for families navigating disabilities. After pursuing a Ph. D. at the University of Pennsylvania, she co-founded GETin...

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Oronde McClain, a Stoneleigh Fellow & Director of Survivor Connection at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. In this episode Oronde shares his journey as a gun violence survivor and his advocacy work. He created Survivor Connection; a program that helps journalists access firsthand survivor perspectives while educating survivors on media litera...

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Dr. Cat Russell, a U.S. Army veteran, nurse and current postdoctoral fellow with the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania researching perinatal and reproductive health and health care access for U.S. active-duty servicewomen and veterans.   In this episode we discuss Cat’s journey from serving in the Army, working in a fast pac...

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Andrea Jaramillo, a Hospice Nurse, urban farmer and certified forest therapy guide who founded Forest Nurse. Forest Nurse aims to connect nature with humans by offering guided, intentional and beautifully crafted forest therapy sessions in a reciprocal and relational manner.  Forest therapy is an immersive nature experience that guides you on a gentle journey...

Today on Amplify Nursing we speak with Dr. Tracey Vogel. Dr. Vogel is an obstetric anesthesiologist based in Western Pennsylvania. Her interest in birth trauma and training as a sexual assault counselor led her to her current position as Director of Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Perinatal Trauma-informed Care Clinic - one of the first in the nation. This unique service offers comprehensive trau...

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing podcast, we come to you live from the 2024 Summer Innovation Institute. We talk with our Nursing Innovation Fellowship program fellows about the importance of nurse-led innovation, the resources needed to support nurses in innovation, and why investing in fellowships for senior nurse leaders is critical. The Nurse Innovation Fellowship program is supported by...

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we kick off season 9 in conversation with Dr. Sharon Pearce. Sharon is a practicing CRNA, former president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, and current co-chair of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement. In this episode, we talk about the genesis of nursing care in hospitals, current payment models, and the importance of having a seat at the table.

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Dr. Dani Bowie. A visionary leader whose creative approach to managing the behemoth that is nurse staffing has led Dani to the role of chief nursing officer at Trusted Health, where she is in the vanguard of transforming the modern American nursing workforce. Today, we talk about the importance of building institutional resilience, the challenges and complex...

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Monica Harmon. Monica is a public health nurse, educator, and researcher. She began her journey into nursing as an associate-prepared nurse at the Community College of Philadelphia. She also holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University and a master’s in public health from Drexel University. Monica is also a member of t...