Nursing Conversations

In this episode of Nursing Conversations , we sit down with Dr. Cynthia Clark, founder of Civility Matters and Professor Emeritus at Boise State University. A global leader in promoting civility in nursing and healthcare, Dr. Clark brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the conversation. As a fellow in both the American Academy of Nursing and the NLN Academy of Nursing Education, Dr. Clark ha...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we’re excited to welcome Vickie Leff, a clinical social worker and palliative care consultant with over 30 years of experience. Vickie has dedicated her career to advancing palliative and hospice care, holding leadership roles at Duke University Hospital and serving as Interim Executive Director at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWH...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, Joey and Dana sit down with Corey Feist, CEO and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey has dedicated his career to supporting healthcare workers' mental health and well-being, inspired by the tragic loss of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen. Corey has been instrumental in the creation and passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Pr...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we are honored to have Dr. Bernadette Melnyk join us for a deep dive into evidence-based wellness. Dr. Melnyk is a renowned leader in nursing and healthcare, she is the Chief Wellness Officer at The Ohio State University and is the founder of the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. She has made...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we explore the transformative impact of telemedicine with Dr. Eric Wallace. As the UAB Medical Director of Telehealth and a pioneer in virtual care, Dr. Wallace discusses how telemedicine enhances patient access and quality of care beyond traditional settings. We delve into the role of nurses in telehealth, its evolving landscape, and the future directions...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we are joined by Dr. Wendy Dean. An alumna of Smith College and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dr. Dean has an extensive background in surgery and psychiatry, bolstered by her groundbreaking work in regenerative medicine with the US Army, where she managed research funding and guided strategy for major investments in hand and face transpla...

In Part 2 of the Community Resiliency Model, we have the privilege of interviewing Elaine Miller-Karas, a trailblazer in the field of trauma resiliency. As the Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at the Trauma Resource Institute, Elaine has pioneered transformative approaches to healing trauma on a global scale. With her extensive background, including authoring the acclaimed book "Building Resi...

In this episode of Nursing Conversations, Toni Beam and Joey Travis explore the Community Resiliency Model (CRM), developed by Elaine Miller-Karas of the Trauma Resource Institute. Exploring its fundamental components, they offer insights into its application within healthcare settings, specifically focusing on its advantages for nurses. Tune in as they share how CRM empowers nurses and other heal...

On this episode of Nursing Conversations, we welcome Dr. Patricia Patrician, Professor Emerita at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing. Dr. Patrician brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion with over 26 years of experience in the US Army Nurse Corps and a plethora of accolades to her name. In this episode, we delve into the pressing issue of burnout in nursing and...

Join us for another episode of Nursing Conversations featuring Dr. Katherine A. Meese, CEO of HuMargin Group. In this episode, we dive into the concept of Human Margin, an idea at the intersection of leadership, well-being, and organizational behavior. Dr. Meese shares insights from her latest book, "The Human Margin: Building the Foundations of Trust." Drawing from extensive research and real-wor...

On this episode of Nursing Conversations, we explore the intersection of healthcare and innovation with Dr. Rubin Pillay. Dr. Pillay, a distinguished healthcare executive and medical futurist, brings decades of experience and expertise to our discussion. We dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for nursing. As the Assistant Dean for Global Health Inno...

Join us for a special episode of Nursing Conversations featuring Dr. Terri Poe, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of UAB Hospital. With her leadership guiding 5000+ nurses at a facility recognized as a Magnet Hospital by the ANCC six times - a distinction held by only 19 hospitals worldwide - Dr. Poe offers invaluable insights into her journey to becoming a CNO. Discover how mentors have played a pivota...

Today on Nursing Conversations we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Suzanne Judd, a distinguished figure in the field of nutrition science. Dr. Judd serves as the Director of the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy and is a professor at the UAB School of Public Health. She has a PhD in Nutrition Sciences and is a PI on two large epidemiology studies at UAB. Dr. Judd’s research focuses on the role of di...

Supporting nurses—personally and professionally—is essential for providing high-quality patient care. Nursing Conversations is a relaxed, engaging podcast created and produced by the WE CARE team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bringing together nurses from all backgrounds and generations to discuss the real challenges, triumphs, and evolving landscape of healthcare. Each episode will...