In this episode, Dr. Cynda Rushton and guest, Lucas Welch, discuss the Slow Talk platform. Slow Talk is a place for front-line workers to engage with peers in candid real-time conversations about vital topics that need to be discussed openly & safely.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Noelene K. Jeffers, Assistant Professor and Certified Nurse Midwife, to discuss her work addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis. Dr. Jeffers examines the structural and social determinants of Black maternal and perinatal health and currently leads studies to integrate community-based doulas into the health care setting.

In recognition of Women's History Month, we’re discussing chronic pain and pain management in older women. Chronic pain is something that many older adults deal with, particularly women and people of color. Guest Janiece Taylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, dedicates her research to addressing the social determinants of health that lead to these disparities. Dr. Taylor discusses the driving force for her research and the interventions she is...

While nursing is one of the most rewarding professions, it is also one of the most challenging, which can lead nurses to feel underappreciated and resentful. Practicing meaningful recognition in the workplace creates a greater sense of fulfillment, retention, and resilience. Guest Dr. Cynthia Sweeney, Vice President Emeritus for Nursing at the DAISY Foundation, and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about it in the latest episode of the Resilient Nurse podcast. The Resilient Nurse is a special series...

Nurse practitioners are the fastest growing occupation in the U.S., and will be for the next decade.  They represent the highest median salary among the other top 10 fastest-growing professions, and are in such high demand in part because of the shortage of physicians and the aging baby boomer population. Nurse practitioners are able to fill many gaps in care, like mental health and primary care, and also represent a very accessible health care career path.  Host Tamar Rodney is a psychiatric...

Burnout is pervasive today, not just among nurses but among health care executives as well. Guest Liz Boehm, executive strategist at Stryker, and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about it in the latest episode of the Resilient Nurse podcast. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience.

In today’s show, we’re talking about School Health Nursing, a new initiative that is bridging the gap in care for school-age children. The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is collaborating with Coppin State University and Morgan State University Schools of Nursing to provide a partnership model that creates a system of care that works with the family and school communities to support health and optimal learning. Today’s guests are Lisa Stambolis, MSN, CRNP and Dr. Catherine Ling. Lisa is...

Guest Michelle Reina, PhD, co-founder and chief trust building officer of Reina Trust Building and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about how trust with nurses is built or broken. They make the unconscious elements of trust... conscious. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience.

It’s palliative care month, and in today’s show, we’re talking about death and dying with dignity with Dr. Rebecca Wright, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Dr. Danetta Sloan, an associate professor at the School of Public Health, and Dr. David Wu, an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Dr. Wu is also the director of the palliative care program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. In 2018, Dr. Wright, Dr. Wu, and Dr. Sloan founded the Palliative...

Guest Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute and Dr. Cynda Rushton talk about how we can support nurses at a challenging moment. Nurses across the country are exhausted, discouraged and are leaving their roles or the profession in droves. We can show nurses we appreciate them. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward...

In today’s show, we’re talking about missing and murdered black women and girls with Dr. Kamila Alexander, associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and Dr. Tiara Willie, assistant professor at the School of Public Health and Bloomberg American Health Initiative. This is a critical issue because 40 percent of all missing women and girls who disappeared in the U.S. in 2022 were Black, and murder was their second leading cause of death. October is also domestic violence...

Guest Karen Doyle, Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses a number of issues from workplace violence, building resilience in nurses, and the impact of the R3 tools. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the World Health Organization, more than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. Many more people think about or attempt suicide. It is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, and in the US, one person dies every 11 minutes from suicide. Discussing this sobering topic are two mental health experts Dr. Holly Wilcox and Dr. Michael Lindsey. Dr. Holly Wilcox is a Professor in the Department of Mental Health at...

Jennifer S. Zipp, executive director of the Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative, and Sarah Steward, a nurse residency program coordinator, discuss nurse residency programs in Maryland, how they facilitate development of new-to-practice nurses, and their personal hopes for the future of the profession.  The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and...

In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month, vaccine researcher Dominique Guillaume discusses the HPV vaccine, who should get it, and cultural influences that impact uptake. Podcast References & Resources Podcast Transcript

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing student Ali Lose shares her experience participating in the “Incivility Simulation,” which teaches students how to confront incivility in the workplace. The Incivility Simulation was developed by the R3 Initiative and is available on the R3 website.  The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices...

Faith Adole didn’t set out to be the founder of a nonprofit global healthcare organization, but after witnessing health disparities as a global volunteer, she found herself needing to do more. Adole recognized that being a nurse gave her public trust and a responsibility to be an advocate and leader. She started the U-VOL Foundation to transform lives and develop global partnerships. Podcast References & Resources U-VOL Foundation

Over half of nurses say they are exhausted with many contemplating leaving the workforce. National nursing leader Susan Hassmiller discusses the current climate and some strategies that can help clinicians find success, feel supported, and continue the profession they love.  The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses...

Drs. Craig Pollack and Elizabeth Matsui discuss their new research which shows moving from disadvantaged neighborhoods can improve children’s asthma. According to the study published in JAMA, the odds of having an asthma attack were reduced by 54 percent after families moved to better resourced neighborhoods. On the podcast, the researchers discuss the health and policy implications of this new research. Podcast References and Resources: Association of a Housing Mobility Program With...

Episode 3 of The Resilient Nurse discusses how nurses can identify their values, speak up with integrity, and use resilience to remain empowered. Featured guests include Jennifer Dalton, an R3 Champion and Simulation Manager at the University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove campus, and Selena St. Jules, a nursing student at the University of Maryland Baltimore. The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the...

Many factors play a role in mental health, including our neighborhood, access to clean drinking water, and social media consumption. Emma Mangano, a family psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how to maintain good mental health and talks about her role in inpatient and emergency psychiatry. Podcast References and Resources: NAMI Maryland 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline American Psychiatric Nurses Association

The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. On Episode 2, host Nancy Reller talks with Stephanie Kratzen, an associate professor of nursing at the Community College of Baltimore County. They discuss the resilience tool “What’s On Your Plate,” which helps students and nurses...

Do kids stay safe when parents separate because of abuse? According to Johns Hopkins School of Nursing PhD Candidate Katie Spearman, there is no risk assessment tool that assesses a child’s risk of lethality or danger after separation. Through her research, Spearman is seeking to improve risk assessment and intervention for children exposed to domestic violence. And on the legal side, help judges and attorneys use the power of the bench to make better decisions for kids. Podcast References...

The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. On Episode 1, host Nancy Reller speaks with clinical ethics expert Cynda Rushton about R3 —the Renewal, Resilience and Retention of Maryland Nurses Initiative—and how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the resilience of the nursing...