AACN Leadership Podcast

In this special final episode of the AACN Leadership Podcast Series, we turn the tables on our host, Connie Barden, and reflect on her impactful journey from bedside nurse to CCO of AACN. Connie is j…

Join Tom Ahrens (he/him), NovEx's chief learning officer and an expert in critical care, as he discusses the integration of technology in nursing, with a strong emphasis on enhancing patient care and…

In this episode, join Ernest Grant (he/him), former interim vice dean at Duke University School of Nursing and a former ANA president, as he discusses the significance of representation, nurse-led ca…

In this episode, join Carina Menjivar (she/her) as she shares exciting insights from her recent project focused on the orientation of new nurse managers. Learn about the challenges faced by nurse man…

Uncover the challenges and misconceptions about transgender healthcare while gaining valuable insights during this empowering and thought-provoking discussion with Charlie Borowicz (they/them), trans…

In this episode, Sarah Lorenzini (she/her) discusses her journey from being a nursing student with pediatric dreams to becoming a prominent leader in rapid response nursing. Learn about the leadershi…

Join special guest Sarah Wells (she/her) in a thought-provoking conversation about staffing. Throughout the episode, explore the key imperatives identified by the Nurse Staffing Task Force, including…

Join Terry Richmond (she/her), a renowned nurse researcher and professor, to gain valuable insights on the complex issue of firearm violence and its effects on healthcare and nursing. Learn how nurse…

In this episode, join nurse scientist and leader Smith Heavner (he/they) as he delves into the fascinating realm of drug repurposing and its implications for nursing practice. Discover how nurses are…

In this episode, Shawntay Harris (she/her) recounts her remarkable journey from a 23-year career in emergency and trauma nursing to becoming a nurse entrepreneur. Reflecting on her experience, she de…

Join Casey Green (she/her), an assistant nurse manager and dynamic nurse leader, as she discusses her journey from being a firefighter and paramedic to becoming an ICU nurse and assistant nurse manag…

In this episode, join Dr. Garrett Chan (he/him/his), president and CEO of HealthImpact, as he shares his expertise on national nurse identifier (NNI) systems and their purpose, plus the potential ben…

In this episode, listen to Britt DiNatale's (she/her) inspiring journey from marketing to nursing. Discover how she pursued a second career path to become a nurse and now serves as a nurse-client suc…

Create your path to leadership, whether you want to expand your current role as a direct care nurse or take on a new position. Join ECMO pioneers Rachel Sterling and Bradford Anderson as they discuss…

Pursuing a leadership role can be intimidating, let alone transitioning as an internationally educated nurse practicing in another country. Join AACN’s Meredith Padilla PhD, MSN, CCRN-CSC, as she det…

Healthcare workers are facing an increasing amount of violence at work leading to the question “will nurses ever be safe in the workplace?” Join Bill Schueler, a sought-after workplace violence preve…

In this episode, join Susan Bartos, RN program coordinator at Atrium Health, as she discusses common challenges for leaders and preceptors. She also shares tips for navigating these challenges to enh…

Join Dr. Linda Cassidy, AACN manager for strategic advocacy, as she discusses the results from the latest National Nurse Work Environments survey. Throughout the discussion, discover tips for buildin…

Nursing is more than a job – it's who we are. In this episode, join U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Patricia Williams as she shares her stories as a civilian and a military nurse and how nursing ca…

Nurses experience turbulence on every shift in the form of interruptions that pull nurses away from providing the best care possible. In this episode, join critical care nurse Dr. Jennifer Browne as …