The MNRC Connection

Season 3 Wrap Up

As Season 3 comes to a close, we're taking a few moments to reflect on the conversations, insights, and incredible guests who joined us this season on The MNRC Connection. From NRP accreditation to restorative justice, workforce trends, and new nurse experiences—we've covered a lot of ground. Join us for a quick recap and a look ahead at what's next for the MNRC and this podcast. Thank you for listening, sharing, and connecting with us! Let us know what you think of this season by completing this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/QwsGA4g9nw [https://forms.office.com/r/QwsGA4g9nw]

Spirit of Inquiry

To close out Season 3, we're joined by Dr. Gyasi Moscou-Jackson, Director of Nursing Inquiry at the University of Maryland Medical Center. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Moscou-Jackson shares how cultivating a spirit of inquiry empowers nurses to ask bold questions, explore evidence-based solutions, and drive meaningful change in practice. If you're passionate about lifelong learning and innovation in nursing, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Let us know what you think of this episode by completing this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/L0PJxwY5d6 [https://forms.office.com/r/L0PJxwY5d6]

Maryland Nurse Retention Study

Join us as we chat with Dr. Lisa Seldomridge of LeadNursingForward (LNF) and Dr. Crystal DeVance-Wilson of the Maryland Nursing Workforce Center (MNWC) to explore the findings of their recent Nurse Retention Study. Hear what's driving nurses to stay in the profession and discover key takeaways that can inform real change in workforce planning and policy. Want to learn more? Visit LeadNursingForward [https://www.leadnursingforward.org/] and the Maryland Nursing Workforce Center [https://www.nursing.umaryland.edu/mnwc/]. Let us know what you think of this episode by completing this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/sEsFGy2rpt [https://forms.office.com/r/sEsFGy2rpt]

Resident Panel

Join us as we hear directly from the voices of two recent Nurse Residency Program (NRP) graduates—Jess Meyer from Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Shaneka Peters from UM Capital Region Health. They reflect on their journey through the NRP, share what supported their growth as new nurses, and offer honest insights into the transition from student to professional. It's a candid, inspiring look at the early stages of a nursing career. Let us know what you think of this episode by completing this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/gMvDUGXXYL [https://forms.office.com/r/gMvDUGXXYL]

Preceptor Tax Credit

Listen in as we're joined by Dr. Theresa DiSeta, Assistant Director of Student Placements for Partnership Development and Community Health at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing. Dr. DiSeta breaks down the Maryland Preceptor Tax Credit—what it is, who qualifies, and why it matters. If you're a nurse preceptor or thinking about becoming one, this episode offers valuable insights into how this incentive supports both individual preceptors and the broader nursing workforce. Learn more about the Preceptor Tax Credit here: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Documents/Tax%20credit/TY2024/Preceptor-Tax-Credit-Program-Updated-FAQ-TY2024.pdf#search=preceptor%20tax%20credit [https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Documents/Tax%20credit/TY2024/Preceptor-Tax-Credit-Program-Updated-FAQ-TY2024.pdf#search=preceptor%20tax%20credit] Let us know what you think of this episode by completing this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/8kJPhzwj1f [https://forms.office.com/r/8kJPhzwj1f]