Nurse Executive Podcast

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss acute care in the home (also known as "hospital at home"), an evolving healthcare model that allows patients to receive inpatient-level care in their own residences. This approach has gained momentum especially...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsey Osting, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, president of OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and author of The Glass Desk ( available on Substack ). They discuss what it takes to grow into senior roles without losing yourself along the way. They unpack often-unspoken rules of executive presence, the pressure to "over-carry," and why access to influence is often shaped...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rebecca Altman, MBA, RN, senior vice president and chief administrative officer at University of Maryland Medical Center's Midtown Campus; and Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHPD-BC, a senior managing consultant at BRG. They unpack what it takes to improve emergency department (ED) throughput—without ignoring the culture that makes change stick. Drawing...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Fred Neis, MS, RN, FACHE, FAEN, founder and managing partner at AdvisorRN. They discuss the increasing importance of personal brand management for nurse leaders and executives in the digital age and how nurse leaders can craft and project their brand effectively.

Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FAEN, FAAN, FACHE, chief nursing officer at American Nurses Enterprise, in a special Nurses Week episode during which the American Nurses Association celebrates its 130th anniversary. They discuss the power of Nurses Week, the realities of today's nursing workforce, and advocacy efforts shaping the profession's future. Dr. Goettl shares in...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Tammy Powers, BSN, MBA, FACHE, a registered nurse and chief executive officer at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. They discuss the implementation and impact of the dyad leadership model in healthcare, focusing on the partnership between administrative and physician leaders to improve organizational success.

Nick Chmielewski welcomes back to the podcast David Corbin, CPP, CHPA, owner and principal consultant at Dynamic Security Strategies, LLC. They discuss the importance of ensuring staff safety at ambulatory or community care sites as these facilities expand rapidly outside hospital campuses. David details unique security challenges and tailored strategies ambulatory sites use to protect staff and p...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Greg Raymond, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services of the adult emergency department at Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he also oversees inpatient medicine, cardiology, and psychiatry. They discuss Greg's leadership experience and lessons learned as ch...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Molly McClelland, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, a professor in the College of Health Professions and clinical supervisor of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program at the University of Detroit Mercy. They discuss CNS-led chronic disease care management programs (CDMPs). Dr. McClelland describes how she has translated her studies on care management progr...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Professor Piri Ackerman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence and founder of the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES), all at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. They cover Dr. Ackerman's journey into nursing, the role of inclu...

In this episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back a panel from the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders: Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones. They discuss growing and developing black men in nursing centers on visibility and representation, role modeling and truthfulness, early childhood expo...

This episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, features a discussion with members of the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders. Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones share their personal journeys into nursing, challenges they faced as black men in a predominantly female—and sometimes racially biased—profession, and their lead...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsay Iverson, DNP, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC, CHSE, an associate professor at Creighton University College of Nursing. They discuss Creighton's RX24 chatbot, designed to help nursing students master challenging antimicrobial pharmacology content by providing 24/7 evidence-based tutoring and feedback, and plans to expand its scope and accessibility. They also...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rich Bajner, a managing director and leader of BRG's Integrated Health Solutions practice. They explore current trends and challenges in the healthcare industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated health solutions and collaboration among providers and insurers. Their discussion highlights the evolving roles of clinical leadership, impact of demog...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Susan Stacey, MBA, RN, FACHE, chief executive of the Providence Inland Northwest Washington Service Area. They discuss strategies to sustain joy and resilience in demanding healthcare leadership roles, including focusing on solutions rather than problems occurring in the workplace.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with David Corbin, CPP, CHPA, owner and principal consultant at Dynamic Security Strategies, LLC. They discuss his recent white paper "Ten Low to No Cost Ways to Prevent Violence" and topics including reporting violence; creating a supportive environment between staff and teams; and utilizing human resources, security, or an employee assistance program (EAP...

Nick Chmielewski speaks with Garrett Hartinger,  DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, emergency department clinical nurse specialist at Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren, Michigan. They discuss improving sepsis outcomes, as sepsis is the leading cause of death in American hospitals. Dr. Hartinger explains that verifying the completion of SCP1 standards of care—the comprehensive approach to the management of se...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bryan Cote, a managing director on BRG's Healthcare Transactions & Strategy team. They discuss market trends and factors affecting mental health, including cost, treatment, models, and developments over the years.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back James Ballinghoff DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive (CNE) of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and assistant dean for Clinical Practice at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. They discuss leadership development strategies for the middle manager, including attending conferences, enrolling in online courses, earning a...

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Ernest J. Grant, PhD, DSc(h), RN, FADLN, FAAN, vice dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Duke University School of Nursing. He is a past president—and the first male to serve in this position—of the American Nurses Association. They discuss Ernest's personal perspective and the impact of being a male nurse, who make up about 12 perce...

In this Clinical Nurse Specialist Week episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rick Bassett, MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, FCNS, LSSGB, president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). They discuss leveraging clinical nurse specialists for organizational success, starting with creating workflows and protocols and ensuring staff has the tools, knowledge, and resources to s...

Nick Chmielewski speaks with Alan Vierling, DNP, RN, CENP, a former administrator at Alaska Native Medical Center, the referral center for Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. They discuss leadership approaches when working with vulnerable patient populations, including listening to patients and understanding environmental impacts—in this case, food insecurity.

Nick Chmielewski speaks with Kory Scheideman, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, FAEN, clinical nurse manager of UCHealth's Harmony Freestanding Emergency Department. They discuss the incidence and prevalence of opiate use disorder, as well as key attributes of successful medication-assisted treatment programs.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeff Leibach, a managing director and leader of BRG's Revenue Strategy Services team. They dive into the fundamentals of managed care, including revenue strategy, charge capture, volume and patient mix, and questions to consider when evaluating your facility departments.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, a tenured professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They discuss her recently published study on " Medical-Legal Communication Among Emergency Nurses in States With Abortion Bans " in the Journal of Nursing Administration . The study focused on how emergency nurses receive and share information about p...