AACN Leadership Podcast

Identifying opportunities for improvement is a characteristic of being a leader, but taking the risk and initiating the change can be challenging. Join Jonathan Bartels from the University of Virgini…

Join Diane Evans on her emotional journey as a Vietnam army nurse. Learn how she managed PTSD as she developed into a leader who used tenacity and innovation to overcome obstacles and get a memorial …

As nursing professionals, we strive to be better at our jobs -- from new graduates embarking on a nursing career to those aspiring to become APRNs. Join AACN’s clinical practice specialist JoAnne Kon…

Professional conferences are a way to learn and connect with your fellow nurses, but did you know they are also great for leadership development opportunities? In this episode, learn how Lisa Deese’s…

Sarah Delgado, AACN clinical practice specialist, discusses AACN’s six standards for healthy work environments and advocating for appropriate nurse staffing. A nursing think tank has called on profes…

Many nurses, patients and even leaders have PTSD, burnout or other mental health problems due to the current healthcare crisis. Join nurse and Navy veteran Cindy Cain as she shares her experience pro…

In this episode, Hunter Jefferis, MICU nurse manager, and Levi Wynn, MICU assistant nurse manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, discuss the power of presence, leading through in…

Burnout reduces engagement and saps your energy - leaving you emotionally and physically exhausted. Join special guest Vicki Good from Mercy Hospital as she elaborates on nursing burnout and shares a…

Processing her grief in the early days of COVID, staff nurse Jessica Curtisi picked up a paintbrush. With encouragement from her preceptor, Craig Dixon, these two “accidental leaders” used the design…

Change is a constant part of healthcare. How can you introduce, implement or manage change, while mitigating any negative impact on your team? In this episode, AACN’s Marian Altman breaks down the fu…

Meet, reflect, learn and improve - Join Dr. Caryl Goodyear, AACN’s practice excellence manager, as she discusses the benefits of After Action Reviews and how four simple steps can empower nurse leade…

At every level and at each turn of your nursing journey, there’s an opportunity to make an impact. Join Justin DiLibero, assistant professor at Rhode Island College, as he discusses how nurses can fi…

How can nurses be proactive to involve palliative care earlier in the patient’s illness trajectory? In this episode, special guest Dr. Janice Linton, palliative care nurse practitioner and assistant …

With just a tap on someone’s shoulder, you can ignite professional development; it's that easy. In this episode, clinical assistant professor at the Washington State University College of Nursing, De…

Discover your potential to lead. Rebekah Marsh, clinical nurse educator at Harborview Medical Center, discusses how to recognize your own leadership qualities, inspire and disrupt outdated processes,…

In this episode, special guest Dr. Craig Laser, from Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, explains how to create a culture that encourages innovation and change…

Nurse leaders play a vital role in creating an environment for nurses to pursue excellence and innovation. Join Kishun Moolsankar, a nurse manager at North Shore University Hospital, as he discusses …

Speaking up can often be intimidating, especially for bedside nurses. In this episode, Alyssa Boldt, staff RN at Sacred Heart Medical Center, shares her story and discusses how to use your bold voice…