Frontline Nursing

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Shamisca Jean Baptiste, RN, talks about celebrating her two-year nursiversary, choosing a nursing school, and preparing for the NCLEX.  Shamisca is a dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. With experience in various health care settings, she excels in delivering compassionate support and expert...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, in discussion with Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about his role as a CRNA, finding the nursing role that fits you, and asking the hard questions.  Dr. Castillo earned his PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from Keiser University in 2016. H...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Cynthia Drew, DNP, APRN, talks about the role of autonomous nurse practitioners, the value of precepting, and encouraging the next generation of nurses.  Dr. Drew’s education consists of a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) in leadership at University of Texas Arlington and a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Susan Parda-Watters , DNP, MMOAS, MSN, APRN/ACNS-BC, CMSRN, discussing learning to be a leader, the reality of being a military flight nurse, and the alphabet soup of her credentials.  Dr. Parda-Watters is a global leader with extensive experience as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and in expeditionary command and control leadersh...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Anthony J. Silva, MSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, ROT, discusses his work on the frontlines and in the classroom, the importance of relationships in his career, and more.   Anthony Silva is an orthopedic scrub nurse and ambulatory registered nurse at Naples Comprehensive Health in Naples, FL. He is faculty at Rasmussen University in Fort Myers, FL, as an...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Dakota Redd , RN, discusses his work as a Chief Nursing Officer, the importance of listening as a leader, and maintaining a focus on helping nurses thrive.  Dakota Redd’s health care journey started more than forty years ago with eighteen years of critical care nursing, focusing on Cardiovascular Nursing. He then took on roles in nursing leaders...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In the second part of the conversation between Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, Dr. Bono-Neri talks about self-care, shares data gathered by her organization Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, and offers tips for nurse advocacy.  Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP is a...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, in conversation with Francine Bono-Neri , PhD, RN, APRN, PNP. Dr. Bono-Neri discusses her work fighting human trafficking and her refusal to fail another victim.  Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner, academic nurse educator, trained...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Featured guest Christine Vega-Perez, RN, MSN, CHC , talks with FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about starting small, learning from mistakes, and the importance of sleep.  Christine Vega-Perez is a Decision Making & Accountability Life Coach. She is also an RN and has worked in the health care setting since 2007. She holds a Master of Scienc...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features guest Terry Chase, ND, MA, RN, CEIP-ED, talking about finding nursing after a traumatic bike accident and making herself “bigger than the chair.”  Dr. Terry Chase is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and author spanning careers in health care, higher education, and private practice. As a leader in nursing and health care, she has co...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Two military nurses join the discussion for this episode, Major Isis Rosario, BSN, RN, 66C, 66G, AN, and Captain Andrea Tosi, BSN, RN, CCRN, AN. The guests talk about the importance of mentorship and the differences and similarities between military and civilian nursing.  Major Isis Rosario enlisted in the Army in 2007 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Demons...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, discussing her work addressing bullying and incivility in the health care industry, the importance of a healthy workplace culture for nurse retention, and the necessity of asking for help.  Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute and works with healthcare organizations to...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In the second part of the conversation between Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE, Dr. Enns talks about advancing the nursing workforce with the creation of her trailblazing LPN to RN pathway program.    Dr. Enns is a nursing faculty member at Cape Coral Technical College and at Fort Myers Te...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features a follow-up interview with Daniela Diaz, BSN, RN. In 2021, Daniela was a guest on Season 1 of Frontline Nursing when she was a prelicensure BSN student. Now a registered nurse in Miami, FL, Daniela returns to share what it’s like to be a new nurse in the rapidly changing health care landscape.    Daniela Diaz earned her BSN from the Univers...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE, discusses starting out with a Diploma in Nursing, returning to school after 25 years, and her current role training excellent practical nurses.  Dr. Enns is a nursing faculty member at Cape Coral Technical College and at Fort Myers Technical College, where she teaches the LPN to RN bridge program that she created. H...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jennifer Bonamer, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, discussing her work shifting the narrative for nurses from self-sacrifice to self-care. Dr. Bonamer also discusses the importance of responding, not reacting, and talks about her work on the American Nurses Association Enterprise Research Advisory Council. Jen Bonamer works as a Nursing Professiona...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Where do men fit into nursing? In this episode, guest Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN, discusses his journey as a male nurse in the female-dominated profession of nursing. He also discusses his teaching philosophy and the connection between boxing and nursing.  Oleg has over 20 years of experience in boxing, holding certifications from USA Boxing and Boxing...

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...