Presented by the Florida Center for Nursing, Frontline Nursing is a podcast that recognizes the impact nurses have on our lives and our communities. Throughout the series, FCN Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will talk with those on the frontlines of health care to hear about the issues impacting the nursing workforce, insights from their personal journeys, and what inspires them.
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Upskilling the Nursing Workforce: Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE
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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 Fo…
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Slow Down and Breathe - Daniela Diaz, BSN, RN
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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 …
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Lifelong Learner: Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE
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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 s…
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Everyone Wins When Nurses Are Healthy – Jennifer Bonamer, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NPD-BC
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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 Nursi…
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Nursing is for Men: Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN
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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 Boxin…
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School Nursing—Not Just Boo-Boos & Band-aids: Jackie Silvers, RN
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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 dec…
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Nursing Found Me: Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN
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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 n…
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Meant to Be: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of Florida Nurses Association
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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 nu…
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It Takes a Tough Person: Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
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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 prof…
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We Need Nurse Leaders: Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC
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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 b…
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Nursing is a holistic practice: Kasey Pacheco-Moran, Executive Director of Nurses in Charge
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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 Executiv…
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Nursing is Not Textbook: Jamie Roberts, LPN
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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 th…
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Nurses Make a Difference: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of Florida Nurses Association
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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 E…
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The Long Haul: Meet Kerri, a nurse with 27 years of experience
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Welcome to Frontline Nursing: The Long Haul. In this episode, we speak to Kerri, a nurse from Louisiana, with 27-years of experience, and learn how COVID impacted her career and her life.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Giving Nurses a Voice: Emily Bloom works to make nurses' voices heard
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In this episode of Frontline Nursing, Emily Bloom, BSN, RN discusses her experiences during the pandemic that resulted in her leaving the bedside. Emily calls for action and proposes solutions to improve working conditions for nurses, which will ultimately result in higher quality and safer patient care.…
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Meet our sister podcast: Trailblazing Nursing
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The Frontline Nursing podcast delivers episodes that provide nurses with the tools needed to navigate the challenges they face while working in the United States health care system. In this episode of Frontline Nursing, I’d like to provide you with another resource and opportunity to listen to more discussions with nurses and experts from across th…
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Think outside the box: Dr. Lena Gould takes nursing to another level
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This episode welcomes Dr. Wallena "Lena" Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN. Dr. Gould talks to us about the challenges in becoming a nurse and the work she does to increase the diversity of the nursing profession.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Has the Pandemic Impacted our Future Nurses? A Discussion with Daniela Diaz, Student Nurse
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This episode welcomes Daniela Diaz, a student nurse enrolled in the baccalaureate program at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Daniela tells us about her experience coming to nursing school during the global pandemic, facilitators and barriers to her academic success, and why she choses to become a Registered Nurse.…
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Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond: University of South Florida and Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Collaborate
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In this episode, we present Excellence in Nursing During COVID-19 and Beyond, a program developed by the University of South Florida College of Nursing in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida. We recognize that organizations must provide nurses with an environment to thrive. The Excellence in Nursing During C…
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Redeployment to the Bedside: A Nurse Educator's Experience During the Pandemic
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Our guest on this episode of Frontline Nursing is Amy Corcoran, an expert nurse with 16 years of hospital-based nursing experience. Amy is a nurse educator who was redeployed to the bedside to provide direct patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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30 years on the Frontline with Paula Campbell, RN
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EPISODE SUMMARY On this episode of Frontline Nursing, host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Paula Campbell, RN to discuss experiences throughout her 30 year nursing career. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Paula Campbell is a certified emergency nurse. She has 30 years of nursing experience working in both academic medical centers and community hospitals through…
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Building a Healthy Work Environment: Recommendations from Nina Perez, a Nurse Leader
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In this episode, we welcome Ms. Nina Perez, MSN, RN. Nina has over 30 years of clinical, management, and consulting experiences with not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare systems in urban as well as rural settings in many states. As a nurse leader, she has been successful in guiding staff to provide exceptional, safe, quality care and ensuring p…
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Increased Confidence with Education and Support: A Discussion with Dr. Laura Drach
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For this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Dr. Laura Drach to discuss her experiences in nursing and medicine, as well as a Pediatric Palliative Care Champions program which provides nurses with education and support at the bedside.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Mentorship to Empower Nurses with Frances Wright, BSN, RN
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This episode we are joined by Frances Wright, BSN, RN, to discuss how to mentor and empower nurses in the workforce.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Ambition & Innovation with Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN
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For this episode of Frontline Nursing, we invite Tim Raderstorf, DNP, RN, to discuss ambition and innovation for frontline nurses.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Behind the Mask: An ER Nurse's Experience
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This episode of Frontline Nursing invites an emergency department nurse to to share her realities of caring for COVID-19 patients.By Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN
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Caring for COVID - Three Frontline Perspectives
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This episode of Frontline Nursing focuses on the experiences of 3 different nurses in 3 different roles within one hospital setting during the pandemic. By providing safe patient care and supporting the nursing workforce during times of increased stress, each nursing role plays an integral part in the success of the organization.…
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Leadership and resiliency during time of crisis | Interview with Dr. Kimberly Hatchel, Chief Nurse at Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, FL
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EPISODE SUMMARY On this first episode of Frontline Nursing host Dr. Rayna Letourneau is joined by Dr. Kimberly Hatchel to discuss her standpoint on leadership and resiliency during times of crisis, and the importance of self-care. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Dr. Kim Hatchel has over 30 years of nursing experience, including both patient care and executive le…
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