In our season finale, Rebecca Love explains why the pandemic is a critical juncture for nurses. She talks about how to “rebrand” nursing and how the actions we take today can ensure that nurses get a seat at the table as decision-makers tomorro
With more than 30 years of nursing and health care experience, Lynne Meadows has a wealth of knowledge to share with us. We talk to her about building a school nursing program from the ground up and how school nurses do so much more than hand o
Alison has always been committed to mentoring, but COVID-19 made her see an even greater need for programs that prepare nurses to do their jobs well. With a first job often serving as a make-or-break experience, preceptorship is a critical supp
We talk with Lovoria Williams about structural racism, health equity and what really happens after patients walk out of the clinic or hospital doors. We dig into why communities of color face worse outcomes and higher health risks, and how nurs
After co-authoring the report “Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder in Nurses” earlier this year, Tricia and Michelle became sought-after experts for an emerging disorder known as “pandemic PTSD.” They join us to talk about what it is, how to spot it
When COVID-19 hit, Jackie O’Halloran was thrown into the ICU with little more than a pep talk. In this episode, we talk about how a lack of preparation failed nurses nationwide, as well as Jackie’s experience publicly calling out administrators
This time around Nurse Nikki talks about her true passion - maternal health - and how the community she is closest to is being crushed by COVID. A self-dubbed “street nurse,” Nikki is a health support and advocate for many of New Orleans’ unhou
Nikki Greenaway, a family NP and maternal health advocate in New Orleans, talks about coming up in nursing and the age-old tension between veteran and new nurses. Plus, how she gained the confidence to pursue an advanced degree and the career p
SHIFT Talk brings nurses together to get real about the challenges we’re facing on and off the clock. This season we’re looking at the impacts of COVID-19. Because what could be more important right now? You’ll hear how other nurses are healing