In this episode we're joined by Charlene Platon of Stanford Health Care (SHC). We talk about a nurse hackathon to tackle human health problems, advice for nurses looking to get into leadership, using LinkedIn for professional development, the “not just a nurse” mentality, incentivizing a culture of innovation and how to encourage nurses to stay in the sector. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this episode we're joined by Michael Sandler, the current Executive Director for the Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). We talk about creating a common vision across associations, managing the itchy-scratchy places, navigating the “nurses eat their young” culture, general vs. specialized training for NPs and leadership programs for early career nurses. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we're joined by nurse educator, trainer and speaker, Kelly Hallock. We talk about transitioning into leadership training, the value of interviewing, how to unlock leadership potential, changes for nurses during year of the nurse and much more.  For full show notes and resources go to NurseLeaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we're joined by Paul Wright to discuss how considering our patients' lived experience can improve their care, the End PJ Paralysis movement, quality improvement initiatives, standing up for yourself and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we're joined by Catherine Burger who with over 30 years of nursing experience has moved into starting her own business, Nurse Leader Mastermind. We talk about the value of career coaching, the non-traditional paths nurses can take and how to highlight our voices and the trust factor of nurses.  For more resources and show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we're joined by the two CNA President-Elect candidates to talk about their respective visions, the changes they'd like to see made to CNA, how they plan to attract more members, how they hope to amplify the voice of nurses and the legacy they hope to leave.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we're joined by Dr Sharrica Miller. Dr Miller is an inspiring guest who shares the importance of nurses being advocates in the community, her views on how we can adjust transition-to-practice so more nurses thrive, how nurses can be entrepreneurial, expanding our reach and influence and much more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today on the podcast we are honoured to be joined by Mike Villeneuve, RN MSc, the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Nurses Association. We dive into how nursing is consistently the most trusted profession in the world, how we can make use of that trust to advance our industry, policy solutions for the next generation of nurses, speaking with confidence on a particular subject and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we are joined by Howard Catton, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). We have a great conversation that includes his message for nurses during COVID-19, the importance of getting involved in your associations, pushing governments for firmer commitments to support the profession, his vision for the global future of the profession and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Today on the podcast we have a return guest, Sheena Howard RN. Sheena is the creator of the love-led leadership philosophy, promoting belonging, acceptance and dignity between all people. In this episode we talk about how that applies in a COVID-19 world when we're physically distanced, burning out, feeling a variety of emotions and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this extra special episode of the podcast, we've brought many of our past guests and distinguished nurse leaders to the mic to share messages of hope, resilience and motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today I'm very excited to bring you our first non-nurse as a guest. Drew Dudley is an international speaker, best known for his TED Talk on Lollipop moments. He was an inspiration as I prepared my remarks for Not 'Just' a Nurse Day, so I'm glad to bring you this interview.  We talk about how the word 'just' diminishes our impact, how leadership is about creating moments, values driving your actions, focusing on being vs. doing and much more.  Go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast for full...

Today we are talking about the importance as leaders, and frankly as human beings, of gratitude and appreciation. A few years ago this quote really stood out to me: what if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you were grateful for today? We have the ability to change our brains and our mindset when we prioritize gratitude. I talk about how I did it, how it’s impacted my life, and how you can do it also.  For journal prompts go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

In this episode we are joined by Tim Guest, President-elect of the Canadian Nurses Association. We discuss how to navigate career changes outside of your control, engaging politically as a nurse, a plan of action for seeing national or provincial roles and how to shake the "just a nurse" mentality.

Carolyn Hoffman, President and Chief Executive Office for the Institute for the Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP), shares with us systems for patient safety, taking on educator roles, developing a strong support network, and the right attitude for change in your career and in the nursing profession.

In this episode we are joined by Mary Smith, the Executive Director for the Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. We talk about Mary’s early years being raised in an indigenous community where her mother worked as a nurse and those foundational first two years of nursing. We also discuss the student nurse who inspired her journey, her struggle with imposter syndrome, suggestions for nurses getting into policy or advocacy work and her hopes for the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

In this coffee break and coaching episode we dive a little deeper into some of the questions that can help you figure out what is out of alignment, where the tension is coming from and how you can recalibrate it.  For journal prompts and more notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Justin Burkett is a full-time instructor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary as well as a member of the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre with a special interest in mindfulness in the simulation environment. We talk about the relationship between nurses and the systems built around nursing, what clinical simulation is and how mindfulness can and should be included, the experience of being male in a predominantly female profession, the identity crisis of registered...

This week on the podcast we're joined by Marcie Smigorowsky to talk about the need for mentorship in nursing, how modern nurses need to be more politically savvy, the impact and worth of nurse practitioners, the importance of being a lifelong learner and more.

In this episode I'm joined by Matt Daley RN, our first international guest from the UK! Matt works with the Nursing Now team and is a Nightingale Challenge Fellow. We talk about the challenge itself, his vision for the nursing industry, how nurse managers can get the most from their teams, the importance of a vision and much more. To join our 2020 challenge go to http://nurseleaders.ca/2020nurse For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

In this coaching episode I share my own definition of leadership. I also discuss the importance of leading yourself, building self-awareness, personal stories on how I’ve overcome challenges as a nurse leader and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Today I am joined by Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, a Nationally Certified School Nurse and the blogger behind The Relentless School Nurse. We start by talking about Robin’s journey to becoming a school nurse and go on to discuss being compassionate to nurses, community cafes to gain insight, growing horizontally instead of vertically, becoming a school nurse activist and how to be trauma-responsive and the connection to ACEs. Join us in our free 2020 challenge at http://nurseleaders.ca/2020nurse

Today we talk with Dan Weberg of Trusted Health. Dan has spent many years in executive roles in nursing innovation, research and technology strategy. In this fascinating conversation we talk about how to find your fit as a nurse, a systems-approach to solving challenges in nursing, evolving our scope of practice, being a positive deviant and more.  Join our 2020 challenge at http://nurseleaders.ca/2020nurse Show notes can be found at http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Kathy Reid is passionate about nurses becoming more influential in the industry be it in smaller local ways, or in the larger arena of politics. The challenge, she says, is that most nurses talk about what we do, not necessarily about the value that we truly provide. In this interview we talk about how to do just that, the types of people to surround yourself with, how to influence the broader healthcare system and more.