Frontline Nursing

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Jackie Silvers, RN, dives deep into the realities of school nursing, a much more dramatic line of work than it may seem. She discusses her role as the go-to health expert in the school, the importance of hope, and the “truth” of tummy aches.  Before relocating to Florida five years ago, Jackie’s nursing career spanned nearly two decades of pract...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, shares how she made her way from working as an ER nurse to the nursing leadership roles she has today. Her conversation with Frontline Nursing host, Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, ranges from using AI and technology to unburden bedside providers to advice for nurses looking...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Part Two of the conversation with Willa Fuller, BSN, RN.  Listen to S2E1 of Frontline Nursing for the first part of the conversation where Willa talked about how nurses make a difference.  In this episode, Willa discusses her personal journey, touching on what it means to be involved in the nursing community, the role politics and advocacy play in nursing, and w...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, speaks with Frontline Nursing host and FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about the health care challenges in rural communities, the importance of communication for nurses, and preparing future nurses as a nurse educator.  Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino is a dedicated nursing professional with...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC, discusses why we need nurse leaders, the importance of finding joy, and the call for recognition and support in the nursing workforce. Dr. Allison McHugh is a nurse with almost 30 years of experience, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has practiced nursing in many parts of the country in both academic m...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, talks with FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about holistic nursing, innovation, and securing the pipeline of nursing. Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nurse collaborator and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Preservers of Life LLC, a digital marketing agency, and the Executive Director of...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Jamie Roberts, LPN, shares her experience as a home health nurse and as a triage nurse. She speaks with FCN Executive Rayna Letourneau about the importance of building trust and how nurses need to be well-rounded. “Nursing is not textbook,” Jamie says. “Nursing is thinking out of the box.” Jamie Roberts is a licensed practical nurse who works as the triage nurse...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Welcome to Season 2 of Frontline Nursing ! In this episode, Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, discusses her years of nursing experience and her current position as Executive Director of the Florida Nurses Association. The conversation dives into the endless possibilities of nursing and how nurses bring the act of caring to every position they hold, including Executive Dire...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Welcome to Frontline Nursing: The Long Haul. In this episode, we speak to Kerri, a nurse from Louisiana, with 27-years of experience, and learn how COVID impacted her career and her life. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, r...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode of Frontline Nursing, Emily Bloom, BSN, RN discusses her experiences during the pandemic that resulted in her leaving the bedside. Emily calls for action and proposes solutions to improve working conditions for nurses, which will ultimately result in higher quality and safer patient care. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nurs...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know The Frontline Nursing podcast delivers episodes that provide nurses with the tools needed to navigate the challenges they face while working in the United States health care system. In this episode of Frontline Nursing, I’d like to provide you with another resource and opportunity to listen to more discussions with nurses and experts from across the world. I’m r...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode welcomes Dr. Wallena "Lena" Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN. Dr. Gould talks to us about the challenges in becoming a nurse and the work she does to increase the diversity of the nursing profession.  The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, i...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode welcomes Daniela Diaz, a student nurse enrolled in the baccalaureate program at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Daniela tells us about her experience coming to nursing school during the global pandemic, facilitators and barriers to her academic success,  and why she choses to become a Registered Nurse. The Florida Center for Nursi...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, we present Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond, a program developed by the University of South Florida College of Nursing in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida.  We recognize that organizations must provide nurses with an environment to thrive. The Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and B...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Our guest on this episode of Frontline Nursing is Amy Corcoran, an expert nurse with 16 years of hospital-based nursing experience. Amy is a nurse educator who was redeployed to the bedside to provide direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of su...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know EPISODE SUMMARY On this episode of Frontline Nursing, host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Paula Campbell, RN to discuss experiences throughout her 30 year nursing career. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Paula Campbell is a certified emergency nurse.  She has 30 years of nursing experience working in both academic medical centers and community hospitals throughout southern...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, we welcome Ms. Nina Perez, MSN, RN. Nina has over 30 years of clinical, management, and consulting experiences with not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare systems in urban as well as rural settings in many states. As a nurse leader, she has been successful in guiding staff to provide exceptional, safe, quality care and ensuring patient satisfa...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know For this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Dr. Laura Drach to discuss her experiences in nursing and medicine, as well as a Pediatric Palliative Care Champions program which provides nurses with education and support at the bedside. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and dem...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode we are joined by Frances Wright, BSN, RN, to discuss how to mentor and empower nurses in the workforce.  The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse  The vision of the Florida Center f...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know For this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse  The vision of the Flo...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode of Frontline Nursing invites an emergency department nurse to to share her realities of caring for COVID-19 patients. The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse  The vision of the Flo...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode of Frontline Nursing focuses on the experiences of 3 different nurses in 3 different roles within one hospital setting during the pandemic. By providing safe patient care and supporting the nursing workforce during times of increased stress, each nursing role plays an integral part in the success of the organization. The Florida Center for Nursing T...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know EPISODE SUMMARY On this first episode of Frontline Nursing host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Dr. Kimberly Hatchel to discuss her standpoint on leadership and resiliency during times of crisis, and the importance of self-care. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Dr. Kim Hatchel has over 30 years of nursing experience, including both patient care and executive leadership. She...