AACN Leadership Podcast

Many nurses, patients and even leaders have PTSD, burnout or other mental health problems due to the current healthcare crisis. Join nurse and Navy veteran Cindy Cain as she shares her experience providing care on the front lines of the battlefield, the impacts on her mental health as a nurse manager, and how her director helped her get the support she needed. **This episode contains discussions a...

In this episode, Hunter Jefferis, MICU nurse manager, and Levi Wynn, MICU assistant nurse manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discuss the power of presence, leading through innovation and changing people’s perspectives — even when you’re new to your leadership role. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Online Community Forums, with information available at www.aacn.org...

Burnout reduces engagement and saps your energy - leaving you emotionally and physically exhausted. Join special guest Vicki Good from Mercy Hospital as she elaborates on nursing burnout and shares advice on how to identify and help alleviate symptoms of burnout in yourself and others.   This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Preceptor Challenge course, with information available at www.aacn.or...

Processing her grief in the early days of COVID, staff nurse Jessica Curtisi picked up a paintbrush. With encouragement from her preceptor, Craig Dixon, these two “accidental leaders” used the design to raise almost $20,000 for the United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Listen and learn how they not only became leaders on their unit, but online and in their community as well.   This episod...

Change is a constant part of healthcare. How can you introduce, implement or manage change, while mitigating any negative impact on your team? In this episode, AACN’s Marian Altman breaks down the fundamentals of change management theory while offering tips and learnings from her personal experience, so you can make long-lasting, impactful changes in your workplace. This episode is brought to you...

Meet, reflect, learn and improve - Join Dr. Caryl Goodyear, AACN’s practice excellence manager, as she discusses the benefits of After Action Reviews and how four simple steps can empower nurse leaders to make improvements in their healthcare systems following a traumatic event.  This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Advanced Critical Care, with information available at www.aacn.org/accjournal

At every level and at each turn of your nursing journey, there’s an opportunity to make an impact. Join Justin DiLibero, assistant professor at Rhode Island College, as he discusses how nurses can find their identity and grow through unexpected opportunities and mentorship.  This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Preceptor Challenge course, with information available at www.aacn.org/precept

How can nurses be proactive to involve palliative care earlier in the patient’s illness trajectory? In this episode, special guest Dr. Janice Linton, palliative care nurse practitioner and assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, discusses how to lead your team to foster connections with families in order to educate and guide decisions on the use of palliative care.  This ep...

With just a tap on someone’s shoulder, you can ignite professional development; it's that easy. In this episode, clinical assistant professor at the Washington State University College of Nursing, Debbie Brinker discusses how tapping strengths in yourself and others can foster an environment that supports confidence and growth. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Fundamental Skills for Nurse...

Discover your potential to lead. Rebekah Marsh, clinical nurse educator at Harborview Medical Center, discusses how to recognize your own leadership qualities, inspire and disrupt outdated processes, and mentor new nurses. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Fundamental Skills for Nurse Managers, with information available at https://www.aacn.org/managercourse

In this episode, special guest Dr. Craig Laser, from Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, explains how to create a culture that encourages innovation and change. The process involves having a leader with the vision and the vulnerability to allow the team to take risks and consider how things can be done differently. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s A...

In this episode, Nanette Logan shares her journey from unconventional student and single mother to chief nursing officer. She explains how creating a roadmap for achieving your career goals can be intimidating, and shows examples of how authentic leadership, regardless of role, can help overcome challenges along the way. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Certification, with information ava...

Nurse leaders play a vital role in creating an environment for nurses to pursue excellence and innovation. Join Kishun Moolsankar, a nurse manager at North Shore University Hospital, as he discusses how he increased staff’s overall satisfaction, reduced the number of negative incidences, and improved patient care by encouraging nurse-driven initiatives and implementing the HWE standards. This epis...

Speaking up can often be intimidating, especially for bedside nurses. In this episode, Alyssa Boldt, staff RN at Sacred Heart Medical Center, shares her story and discusses how to use your bold voice and personal strengths to empower those around you and drive change from wherever you are on your career path.  This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Certification, with information available at w...

In this episode, special guest Stephanie Meyer, vice president of patient care services at Children’s Mercy Hospital, joins us to discuss the STAY method and how it can help decrease preventable turnover in your unit or organization. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Preceptor Challenge course, with information available at www.aacn.org/precept

Many nurses have struggled during the pandemic and experienced a range of emotions. In this episode, Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, and AACN’s chief clinical officer discuss the current state of our community and how nurses can deal with their anger and frustration during this difficult time. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Online Community Forums, with information available at http://www...

Natural disasters, pandemics and other crises are inevitable, and as leaders, we must be prepared to support staff members during periods of adversity. Join Chief Nursing Officer Nancy Blake as she recalls moments from various emergencies and learn how she navigated staffs’ needs and concerns, including her own, in order to support an HWE. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s CSI Academy, wit...

In this episode, AACN past president Megan Brunson reflects on her journey as a bedside nurse and how she overcame adversity on her path to leadership. By sharing details of her achievements and challenges, she demonstrates that nurses are capable of being leaders regardless of job title. This episode is brought to you by: AACN’s Certification, with information available at http://www.aacn.org/cre...