The Resilient Nurse Episode 29: Fostering Healthy Work Environments

The Resilient Nurse Episode 29: Fostering Healthy Work Environments

In this episode of The Resilient Nurse, we are joined by Dr. Vicki Good, a nationally recognized nurse leader and expert in organizational culture and workforce well-being, to explore what it truly takes to foster healthy work environments in today’s complex health care landscape. Dr. Good shares insights on the critical role of leadership, psychological safety, and shared accountability in shaping culture, as well as how chronic stress, burnout, and moral distress impact health care teams. Find more helpful info here: https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environments [https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environments]

Episode 54: Why One Graduate Chose Nursing Over Silicon Valley

Miguel Bustos Bismonte made a bold pivot —leaving a high-tech career at the center of innovation to pursue nursing. He wasn’t stepping away from progress; he was redefining it. Drawn to a field where science, systems thinking, and human connection intersect, he saw nursing as the next frontier for real-world impact.    Now a Johns Hopkins School of Nursing graduate, Miguel applies the same analytical mindset that once shaped cutting-edge technology to the complexities of health care. His story, featured on the On The Pulse podcast, explores how nurses are expanding the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of care.

The Resilient Nurse Episode 28: Changing the Narrative Around Nursing

This episode digs into the disconnect between the public’s perception of nursing and the reality of what nurses know, do, and shoulder every day. Guest Sarah DeGregorio, author the books "EARLY: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What it Teaches Us About Being Human" and "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World," shares insights from her reporting on nursing, including why nurses are often left out of media conversations, how this invisibility fuels moral distress, and what happens when stories that should be told never reach the public.

Episode 53: Improving Support for Breastfeeding

In this episode of On the Pulse, Dr. Rodney discusses with Dr. Cecília Tomori the intricate dynamics of breastfeeding within the context of societal norms and healthcare. They delve into the impact of cultural expectations on breastfeeding practices, the role of media, and the importance of supportive environments for new parents. The conversation sheds light on how the narratives surrounding breastfeeding can influence personal choices and highlight the need for informed support during critical periods of parenthood. Access the full National Academies Report [https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29118/breastfeeding-in-the-united-states-strategies-to-support-families-and]

The Resilient Nurse Episode 27: Military Nurses

School of Nursing Associate Professor, Dr. Michelle Patch, and alumna, Dr. Alainna Crotty, have both served in the military as nurses. In this episode, they share what drew them to serve, the unique challenges of their roles, and what their experience has taught them.