Voices from the Nursing Frontline
Welcome to the Voices from the Nursing Frontline, proudly sponsored by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. Join host, Lisa Beasley, as she shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are shaping the future of nursing.
In this new season, we’re diving deeper than ever into the heart of the nursing profession. From innovative practices and groundbreaking research to the real-life stories of resilience and dedication, we’re here to bring you the voices that matter most in the world of
nursing. Each episode invites you to explore compelling stories and practical advice tailored to enhancing nurse well-being, optimizing recruitment and retention efforts, pioneering innovative teaching methodologies, and leveraging cutting-edge data and technology. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a nursing student, a healthcare leader or executive, or involved in academia, there’s something here for everyone.
Get ready to embark on this exciting new season with us. Together, we’ll celebrate the heroes in scrubs and the advancements driving the future of care.
Voices from the Nursing Frontline is sponsored by The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, an innovative initiative uniting academic and clinical nursing, healthcare leadership, and governmental agencies to tackle the pressing challenges facing the nursing profession and healthcare industry for all nurses in the state of Tennessee.
Tune in, subscribe, and embark on a journey of growth and empowerment with Voices from the Nursing Frontline!
We would like to give a big thank you to the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band for our beautiful theme music!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Innovation, Technology & Nursing Culture with Lisa Beasley and Sheila Bouie
- Dr. Sheila Bouie emphasizes the importance of innovation in nursing.
- Nursing education must adapt to technology and AI.
- The perception of nursing is often limited to tasks.
- Building confidence in new nu…
00:53:00 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Overcoming Barriers in Rural Health Access with Lisa Beasley, Rita Hollingsworth, and Diana Dedmon
- Mobile health units are essential for rural healthcare access.
- Building trust in communities takes time and consistency.
- Social determinants significantly impact health outcomes.
- Transportation barriers…
00:31:48 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
REBROADCAST: Not Your Grandmother's Nursing Home: The Importance of Respect in Long-Term Care with Dr. Deborah Lee & Dr. Cathy Cooper (Copy)
- The CNA workforce is crucial in long-term care settings.
- COVID-19 highlighted existing challenges in long-term care.
- Recruitment and retention of CNAs are significant issues.
- Relationships with resident…
00:31:05 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
REBROADCAST: Embracing Informatics to Drive Healthcare Transformation with Dr. Kelly Aldrich
- Dr. Aldrich has over 35 years of experience in nursing and informatics.
- Informatics is essential for improving patient care and operational efficiency.
- The role of nurse informaticists is evolving and …
00:41:40 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
REBROADCAST: Intersecting Technology and Wellbeing; Optimizing Nursing Practice with Lisa Smithgall and Christy Hall
- Dr. Lisa Smith-Gall has extensive experience in nursing leadership.
- The transition to electronic health records has transformed nursing.
- Nurses spend a significant portion of their time on documentatio…
00:30:22 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
REBROADCAST: WIT: How Wisdom, Integrity, and Transparency Drives Nursing Leadership with Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry
Join Dr. Christy Hall as she interviews Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry. Dr. Sharp-McHenry shares her model for effective leadership. She walks us through her framework to become a strong leader, especiall…
00:37:58 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
REBROADCAST: Wands & Wellbeing; Wonderful Wisdom for Healthcare from the House of Pharmacy, with Dr. Debbie Byrd
In this episode, Dr. Debbie C. Byrd discusses her extensive experience in pharmacy education and leadership, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration between nursing and pharmacy…
00:31:07 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
REBROADCAST: Nursing Professional Development: Use Your Sphere of Influence to Change the Paradigm with Dr. Dawna Cato
Join Dr. Christy Hall and guest, Dr. Dawna Cato, as they discuss redesigning our healthcare system, and methods of education to acknowledge the changes in the world of nursing, even since the pandemi…
00:30:18 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
REBROADCAST: Sticking It Out; Reflections on Staying In and Loving Hospital Nursing, with Dr. Hope Diaz
Join our podcast producer, Rachel Throp, as she interviews Dr. Hope Diaz, a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee, as she shares her passion for hospital nursing, her pursuit of knowledge, and her love for…
00:21:47 |
Wed 21 May 2025
REBROADCAST: Coming Full Circle; Embracing Nursing Simulations and Innovations with Dr. Pamela Jeffries
Join us for a rebroadcast of the tenth episode of Voices from the Nursing Frontline: Coming Full Circle; Embracing Nursing Simulations and Innovations with Dr. Pamela Jeffries and host, Dr. Christie …
00:44:40 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Healthcare As A Culture: The Impact, Culture, and Community That We Serve with guests Elizabeth York and Max Tunstill, and host, Ferrol Thomas
00:00 Personal Journeys in Nursing
09:59 The Meaning of Being a Nurse
15:58 Challenges in Nursing Today
21:03 Community Healthcare Dynamics
23:04 Community Health Initiatives and Outreach
25:27 Rural Heal…
00:47:04 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Insight, Empathy, and Developing Nurses with Nikki Staples & Ferrol Thomas
- Nikki's journey into nursing was inspired by her sister's illness.
- Clinical education is crucial for new nurses to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- New graduates often struggle with the emot…
00:45:12 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Nursing Connections: Unlocking the Path to Success with Dr. Ferrol Thomas, Ashley White, and Emiko Rodriguez-Sanchez
Welcome to Voices from the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. In this episode, our host for episode 7 is Ferrol Thomas. She discusses the sig…
00:54:33 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
REBROADCAST: Get Motivated: A Path to Happiness in Your Caring Profession with Dr. Ferrol Thomas
Enjoy this episode from Season 1. The guest is Ferrol Thomas who is one of our new special hosts in Season 3.
Join host Dr. Christy Hall and her guest, Dr. Ferrol Thomas, as they discuss finding hap…
00:40:07 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
'Chats with Nursing Students' with Anna Clark
- Anna Clark is a second-semester nursing student at ETSU.
- She chose nursing to honor her mother's legacy as a nurse.
- Anna is passionate about pediatrics and labor & delivery nursing.
- She emphasizes the i…
00:18:08 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Life's Hidden Purpose: A Mother's Journey from Healthcare Worker to Patient Advocate with Beth Andrews
In this moving episode, Beth Andrews shares her transformative journey from healthcare worker to full-time caregiver for her daughter with complex medical needs. Through intimate stories of both stru…
00:37:39 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Coming Full Circle: Nursing Education Practice & Family Ties with Dr. Ferrol Thomas and Dr. Christy Hall
Don't miss today's new episode of VOICES FROM THE NURSING FRONTLINE featuring Dr. Christy Hall interviewing Dr. Ferrol Thomas, bringing her on board as a Season 3 host! Dr. Thomas will be interviewin…
00:35:16 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
From Roots to Branches: Tutoring and Mentorship in Nursing Education with Guest Nurse Jill
Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Voices From the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement.
This season, we will add three host to our l…
00:34:54 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Season 3 Kickoff
Welcome to Season 3 of Voices From the Nursing Frontline, a podcast brought to you by the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement. This season, we will add three host to our lineup, bringing you voi…
00:05:22 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
REBROADCAST: Creating Cultures of Safety and Resilience with Dr. Lindsay Munn
Join us as Dr. Lindsay Munn reveals key factors in creating environments that promote nurse wellbeing based on her recent research and experience as a healthcare leader. She addresses organizational …
00:34:12 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
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