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Rural public health nursing requires more than providing services across large geographic areas. It requires adaptable leadership, strong community partnerships and a workforce equipped to meet local needs. In this episode, a public health nursing leader shares how South Dakota is balancing statewide standards with local flexibility, empowering nurses through professional governance and strengthening care delivery across urban, rural and frontier communities.

For many rural communities, a local hospital is more than a healthcare facility. It's a lifeline. In this episode, hear how one healthcare leader worked to preserve access to care following major hospital transitions in Hawaii. From listening to community concerns to modernizing services and planning for future growth, discover practical insights on leading change in settings where every healthcare resource matters.

As the older adult population continues to grow, health systems are rethinking how care is designed and delivered. In this episode, leaders from Advocate Health share how they embedded age-friendly care into everyday nursing practice, leveraged technology to support the 4Ms framework and scaled sustainable improvements across care settings. Learn practical strategies for engaging nurses, building interdisciplinary partnerships and improving outcomes for older adults.

Discover the AONL Microlearning Hub — a treasure trove of resources aimed at uplift nursing leadership! Led by industry experts, Alysia Adams and Amy Trueblood, this episode delves into the advantages of microlearning, including its flexibility and on-demand nature. Tune in to learn how these bite-sized courses can improve your practice and leadership skills. Check out the Microlearning Hub today!

Developing confident, capable nurse leaders is essential to the future of healthcare organizations. In this episode of Today in Nursing Leadership, learn how one children's hospital leveraged AONL's Transition to Nurse Manager Practice (TTNMP) program to strengthen leadership development, succession planning, and workforce retention. The conversation explores the challenges nurses face when transitioning into leadership roles, the importance of building business and financial competencies, and how mentorship, in-person learning, and peer connections can accelerate leadership growth. Hear key lessons from implementing a large-scale leadership development program and discover strategies for building a more prepared, resilient nurse leader pipeline.

How do you create a consistent leadership development experience for more than 5,000 nurse leaders across a large, integrated health system? In this episode, leaders from Advocate Health discuss how they are building a coordinated enterprise-wide approach to nurse leader development. Learn how the organization is combining leadership fellowships, professional memberships, targeted education and strategic partnerships to support leaders from first-time managers to nurse executives. Hear how executive sponsorship, cross-functional collaboration and a focus on accessibility are helping Advocate Health strengthen leadership growth, engagement and professional development across the enterprise.

What happens when a health system approaches leadership development and certification as an organizational strategy rather than an individual opportunity? In this episode, leaders from AdventHealth share how they partnered with AONL to bring CNML certification preparation directly to their organization, making professional development more accessible and creating a consistent approach to leadership growth. Learn how the initiative helped increase leadership certification rates from 16% to 55% and built momentum for a broader culture of leadership excellence. Hear practical lessons for identifying development needs, gaining organizational support and growing nurse leaders at scale.

Learn about the groundbreaking Empath model transforming psychiatric emergency care systems. Join experts Erin Morris and Mark Woods as they share insights into how this approach enhances treatment effectiveness, patient dignity, and overall system performance, proving beneficial for both caregivers and those seeking help.

In this episode, we dive into the practical benefits of universal nasal decolonization for patient safety with Karen Hoffman from Global Life Technologies Corp. Understand how this approach can reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), lower readmission rates, and save costs. Get expert advice on implementing impactful safety initiatives and discover the real savings potential for your hospital. Tune in to hear how effective infection prevention can transform your facility!

What if nursing stopped being viewed as a cost and started being measured as value? This podcast will discuss how leader can help reframe nursing from cost center to value engine. Muriel Moyo will share how Complex Adaptive Leadership and the ANA Nursing Human Capital Value Model drove safety improvements, workforce stability, and over $2M in cost avoidance in a critical care unit.

Discover what it means to "level up" in ambulatory nursing leadership. Join experts Ashley Marston and Carla Schroeder from Emory Healthcare as they share insights on implementing the EAGLE model. This episode covers the unique challenges of ambulatory care and how a focus on operational excellence while maintaining a human-centered approach creates better outcomes. Tune in to learn actionable strategies you can apply now!

In this episode of Today in Nursing Leadership, host Bill Klaproth sits down with Felicia Sadler, MJ BSN RN CPHQ LSSBB, VP of Quality Clinical Workforce Development at Relias, to discuss the essential roles nurse leaders play in promoting patient safety and organizational performance. Discover actionable strategies to strengthen workforce resilience and improve engagement in healthcare. Tune in to gain insights that can transform your healthcare organization!

In this episode, our panel discusses the innovative collaboration between the College of Nursing and an academic medical center, focusing on the challenges and achievements in improving nurse readiness. Featuring insights from Amy Tootle, DNP, Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, and Jacalyn Buck, PhD, you’ll learn about strategies that enhance student training and retention. Discover how bridging theory and practice can create a more resilient healthcare workforce!

Content advisory. This podcast discusses the use of AI in human trafficking detection, which may include sexual violence and exploitation. Listener discretion advised. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of human trafficking detection within the healthcare system. Join Lauren Bulin and Connie Clemmons-Brown as they share insights into the integration of AI technology, clinical ethics, and innovative strategies aimed at improving detection and care for vulnerable patients.

The nursing workforce shortage is one of the biggest challenges nursing leaders face today. This episode explores how Atrium Health Union and Union County Public Schools teamed up to create the Health Sciences Academy. Learn how this initiative is addressing the healthcare workforce shortage and engaging students as early as kindergarten in health sciences education.