COL(R) Kimberlie Biever, MS, RN, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, CCNS, CCRN- Nursing Considerations in Operational Medicine- Past, Present and Future

WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast

Join us as we engage in an enlightening conversation with retired Army Colonel Kim Biever, a seasoned medical professional with vast experience in critical care nursing. Listen in as Kim discusses the emerging need for large-scale combat operations preparation in the current operational environment. She shares invaluable insights on the importance of readying medical personnel for the future and the urgency to tailor training to the right level of provider. We also touch on the necessity of reflecting on past events and experiences for lessons learned and innovative ways to simplify tasks for medical professionals on the battlefield.

Later, Kim highlights the weight of kindness and flexibility when leading others and sheds light on the various roles in nursing, emphasizing that there's something for everyone in this noble field. Learn from her experiences of creating positive outcomes through the simple act of being kind to people and gain insights into the diverse opportunities available in the nursing field.

Chapters:

(0:00:00) - Preparing for Large-Scale Medical Operations

(0:11:31) - Leadership Lessons and Nursing Advice

Chapter Summaries:

(0:00:00) - Preparing for Large-Scale Medical Operations (12 Minutes)

We hear from retired Army Colonel Kim Biever, a Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and Clinical Nurse Specialist. We discuss the current operational environment and the need to prepare for large-scale combat operations. Kim shares her insights on the importance of preparing medical personnel for the future and the need to bring training to the right level of provider. We also explore the need to look back at past events and experiences to apply lessons learned and how to innovate and make things easier for medical professionals on the battlefield.

(0:11:31) - Leadership Lessons and Nursing Advice (6 Minutes)

Kim found her passion in nursing. She realized that taking a moment to be kind to people can be highly beneficial in creating positive outcomes. Kim shares the importance of kindness and flexibility when leading others. She also explains the variety of nursing roles and how there is something for everyone in the nursing field.

Episode Keywords:

Medical Operations, Combat Operations, Training, Provider Proficiency, Past Experiences, Lessons Learned, Innovations, Kindness, Flexibility, Nursing Roles, Army Colonel, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist

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#wardocs #military #medicine #podcast #CombatMedicine #MilitaryNursing #BattlefieldInsights #PowerOfKindness #NursingLeadership #OperationalMedicine #RetiredMilitary #HealthcareHeroes #ArmyMedics

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