Trailblazing Nursing

On this episode of the Trailblazing Nursing podcast, USF College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSBM, reconnects with one of her friends and mentors, Dr. Victoria Champion, to discuss how the field of nursing research has evolved to emphasize evidence-based practices that lead to real-world implementation, and the importance of PhD applications in nursing to continue this work.  Dr. Ch...

On this episode of the Trailblazing Nursing podcast, Dean Usha Menon, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSBM, sits down with Suzanne Miyamoto, CEO of the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Miyamoto discusses the evolving role of nursing in policy and research, the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the importance of nursing science in addressing critical issues, includi...

Dean Usha Menon sits down with the legendary Dr. Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN, FAAN , former Director of the National Institute of Nursing Research at the NIH. In this episode, Dr. Hinshaw reflects on her remarkable legacy as both a researcher and a clinician—and how bridging those worlds has driven groundbreaking advancements in nursing.

Dr. Usha Sambamoorthi is a distinguished professor at the College of Pharmacy, University of North Texas Health Science Center, with nearly 35 years of experience in health services research, dedicated to advancing health equity. A pioneer in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into health outcomes research, she has significantly contributed to the field through her...

Dr. Noella C. West is a distinguished national speaker, educator, author, consultant, and the APP Manager of Medicine, Surgical, and Neuroscience at Tampa General Hospital. She is the CEO and founder of Confident NP, an organization dedicated to helping new and experienced nurse practitioners build confidence and advance their careers. Dr. West is a proud three-time alumna of the USF College of Nu...

Dean Usha Menon sits down with Caitlyn Brown, the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet Mechanic and Inside Front Tire Changer, to discuss her trailblazing journey as a female mechanic. You can see Caitlyn Brown in St. Pete March 8-10, 2024, at the Firestone Grand Prix! Following in the footsteps of trailblazing female icons in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES (NICS), Caitlyn Brown etched her name in the history book...

Dr. Bonnie Clipper is a nurse futurist, expert in virtual nursing, nationally recognized thought leader, and global speaker. She brings her decades of executive leadership, operations, and knowledge of technology together to transform the national healthcare ecosystem. She was the first VP of Innovation at the ANA where she built the innovation framework to bring over 4M nurses into the innovation...

Listen as we talk with Erika Kimball , a healthcare sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience in the field.  She began her sustainability journey as a staff nurse leading volunteer waste reduction projects in clinical units. Today she is the Founder and CEO of Kimball Sustainable Healthcare , a consulting firm that develops sustainability strategies, programs, and communications...

If we have learned one thing over the last few years, it's that we are better together! That's why we invited Alison Barlow, executive director of the St. Petersburg Innovation District to share more about the "Grow Smarter Strategy" employed by the Innovation District and how it can be applied as we work to prepare high-quality nurses. 

By 2035, Florida is on track to have a shortage in excess of over 60,000 nurses. While that may no longer surprise you, the current turnover rate just might.  Listen, as I sit down with Florida Hospital Association's President and CEO, Mary C. Mayhew for a provocative conversation about the bold innovation necessary to proactively address these essential issues and more.    Mayhew’s more than...