Frontline Nursing

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Cam Felismino, PhD, RN, discussing how to establish a culture of accountability, generating new knowledge, and grabbing opportunities when they come.  Dr. Cam Felismino is an accomplished nursing leader with over 20 years of experience in academic leadership, student success, and clinical education. Currently serving as the Dean of Nursing...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Danni Viera, BSN, RN, CWCN, discusses the challenges she encountered during her transition from expert clinician to nursing faculty.  Danni Viera is a board member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Central Florida Chapter and nurse of eight years. Danni has had diverse nursing experiences that include hospice, spinal cord injury, me...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Dr. Devine discussing her work as a Sexual Assault Nurse Educator (SANE), the role faith has played in her nursing journey, and shaping the future of nursing.  Dr. Debbie T. Devine is a distinguished nurse leader, educator, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with extensive experience in clinical care, higher education, forensic n...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Listen as Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP, talks about caring for the community through mobile-integrated health care, meeting patients where they are, and more. Dr. Shannon Shanks is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the medical supervisor for the Manatee County Emergency Services Community Health Program. She brings over 26 years of health care ex...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Mati Vizcaino, RN, discussing her transition from pediatric nursing to become a bone marrow transplant nurse coordinator, the opportunities as a bilingual nurse, and the possibilities of nursing. Mati Vizcaino is an RN Coordinator for the Transplant Medical Services at NMDP. She graduated from Saint Petersburg College of Nursing in 1988 and...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Dr. Rudner discussing her work as a volunteer nurse providing disaster relief across the globe. She also talks about looking at the bigger picture, prevention as a tool to strengthen communities, and the power of nurses to influence policy.  Dr. Nancy Rudner is an independent scholar and volunteer nurse practitioner. She has focused her car...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Dr. Farah Laurent talks about reshaping public perception of nurses, coaching new nurses, and the refusal to accept the word ‘no.’  Dr Laurent is transforming the landscape of nursing by empowering new graduate nurses and aspiring nurse entrepreneurs to build powerful personal brands, land high-paying dream roles, and launch purpose-driven busin...

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, discussing the Florida Board of Nursing and its work investigating fraudulent nursing schools, his goals for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and the importance of giving back.  Dr. Castillo earned his PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from Keiser University in 201...

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...