Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed

S2 E23 Mentorship in Healthcare: Advancing Competence, Confidence, and Professional Identity

Mentorship in healthcare goes far beyond advice...it's a catalyst for confidence, competence, and career growth. In this episode, we explore how intentional mentor relationships shape resilient clinicians, strengthen the workforce, and build the next generation of healthcare leaders. References: American Nurses Association Enterprise. (2023). Benefits of mentorship in nursing: Why it's essential. Mentorship in Nursing: Benefits & Why It's Essential | ANA [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nursingworld.org%2Fcontent-hub%2Fresources%2Fnursing-resources%2Fbenefits-of-mentorship-in-nursing%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cdd25a2d5797242427f6408de8ffed53e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639106521827834008%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6gBdkcj2Q7jK%2F1qhJ9c2H06EkR7zyHJ6%2FlG8PqPlmrU%3D&reserved=0] Bourgualt, A. (2024). Mentoring: A strategy to foster a sense of belonging. Critical Care Nurse 44(2), 8-9. doi.org/10.4037/ccn2024701 [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.4037%2Fccn2024701&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cdd25a2d5797242427f6408de8ffed53e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639106521827871154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e8YdBFNh4dqngHc5KFsPR3L5yM6UxpGebjuqzyNyXcI%3D&reserved=0] Campbell, S.R., Campbell, R.B., Ward-Sullivan, C., (September 30, 2025) "Lead with C.A.R.E. and Jedi Wisdom: Silence Injustice, Nurses Will—With Purpose and Power" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 30, No. 3, Manuscript 3. Doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol30No03Man03 Embree, J., Feley, K., Wichman, C., Howard, M., Rodriguez, T, & Mullins, C. (2026) Collaborating with nursing organizations to support research and mentoring. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 61-64. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260105-04. Matchey, C., Englund, H., & MacWilliams, B. (2026). From classroom to clinical confidence: An integrative review of mentorship for new nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 65-73. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20251114-01. Parajuli, J., Jackson, T., McLennon, S., (January 31, 2026) "Advance Care Planning: Overview and Resources for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Families" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 31, No. 1, Manuscript 1. Doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol31No01Man01 Sebastian, A., deBoer, D., Shannon, J., & Marshall, M. (2026). Mentorship of novice nursing professional development practitioners: A proposal for purposeful partnership. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(3), 106-108. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260130-01.

S2 E22 Exploring Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning Guidebook

In this episode, Rachel Kelter and Tabitha Kinlaw speak with Vanessa Cameron, Jenn Bodine and Jillian Russell, authors of Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning. This episode references the following resource: * Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning - https://www.amazon.com/Healthcare-Education-Strategies-Inclusive-Learning/dp/B0G3M7FB5F [https://www.amazon.com/Healthcare-Education-Strategies-Inclusive-Learning/dp/B0G3M7FB5F] Connect with the authors on LinkedIn: * https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cameron-phd-rn-npd-bc-cen-cnl-a210a6108/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cameron-phd-rn-npd-bc-cen-cnl-a210a6108/] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bodine-dnp-mha-npda-bc%C2%AE-cen-a709b7182 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bodine-dnp-mha-npda-bc%C2%AE-cen-a709b7182] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianrussell/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianrussell/] Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com [disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com] with any questions, comments, or feedback!

S2 E21 Called to Serve: Finding Purpose Through Community Impact

In this episode, NPD Collaborative hosts Jenn Bodine and Jillian Russell sit down with Elizabeth Fritz, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, EBP-C, to explore the power of volunteerism, advocacy, and community-driven impact. This episode references the following resources: * American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (4th ed.). Author. https://www.nursingworld.org/nurses-books/nursing-scope-and-standards-of-practice-4th-edit/ [https://www.nursingworld.org/nurses-books/nursing-scope-and-standards-of-practice-4th-edit/] * Harper, M. G., & Maloney, P. (Eds.). (2022). Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice (4th ed.). Association for Nursing Professional Development. https://www.anpd.org/core-curriculum/scope-standards-of-practice-4th-ed-2022 [https://www.anpd.org/core-curriculum/scope-standards-of-practice-4th-ed-2022] * Building a Welcoming Watertown www.welcomingwatertown.org [https://www.welcomingwatertown.org] Connect with our guest, Dr. Elizabeth Fritz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fritz-phd-rn-npda-bc-ebp-c-b49913134/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fritz-phd-rn-npda-bc-ebp-c-b49913134/] Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com [disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com] with any questions, comments, or feedback.

S2 E20 Using Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Inclusion

In this episode, Rachel Kelter and Vanessa Cameron speak with guest Suzanne Wertman, certified nurse-midwife, consultant, and health policy educator, about trauma-informed care and health policy and advocacy. This episode references the following resources: * Aiko Bethea, Esq., PCC - Dare to Lead Facilitator https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/] * Article: Implementing Trauma-Informed Care-Settings, Definitions, Interventions, Measures, and Implementation across Settings: A Scoping Review https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11083630/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11083630/] * Documentary: American Nurse Project: American Delivery https://americannurseproject.com/american-delivery/ [https://americannurseproject.com/american-delivery/] Connect with our guest, Suzanne Wertman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-wertman-msn-cnm-facnm-09701640/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-wertman-msn-cnm-facnm-09701640/] This episode is brought to you through a paid partnership with Creative Health Care Management. Use discount code DISRUPTORDIARIES to save $100 on your full, 3-day conference registration. When you use this code, it helps support our work while giving you exclusive savings. Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com [disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com] with any questions, comments, or feedback!

S2 E19 Dissemination that Delivers Real-World Impact

In this episode, Jennifer Bodine and Vanessa Cameron speak with guest Cathleen Opperman about all things dissemination. From different forms of dissemination to mentorship to the importance of return on investment within the dissemination process. You'll get plenty of helpful recommendations for your own implementation and dissemination goals. This episode references the following resources: ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice 4th ed, Standard 14 Scholarly Inquiry ANPD Core Curriculum 6th ed, Chapter 19 Nursing Professional Devleopment Practitioners' Responsibility for Inquiry: Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement You can find numerous publications by Cathleen Opperman in JNPD (Journal for Nurses in Professional Development) with a focus on return on investment to help guide you through this process. This episode is brought to you through a paid partnership with Creative Health Care Management. Use discount code DISRUPTORDIARIES to save $100 on your full, 3-day conference registration. When you use this code, it helps support our work while giving you exclusive savings.