AACN Voices in Nursing Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 028: The Real Impact of Virtual Nursing on Care Delivery
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual nursing is transforming healthcare delivery, but misconceptions remain. Paul Malito, University of Alabama at Birmingham eMedicine, talks abou...
Ep. 027: Robots, Risks and the Rise of Nurse Innovators in AI
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing with two visionary nurse leaders, Dr. Olena Svetlov and Dr. Fiona Winterbot...
Ep. 026: Courage, Care and Critical Moments in Flight Nursing
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about a career in flight nursing? This episode is your liftoff. Veteran flight nurse Cindy Goodrich joins us to talk about the reality of car...
Ep. 025: Strengthening the Bedside: A Nurse-Led Tele-ICU Innovation Story
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a human-AI partnership possible for the future of pediatric critical care? Explore how a groundbreaking pediatric tele-critical care program transf...
Ep. 024: High Alert: Cannabis Complications at the Bedside
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As legalization increases, patients are using cannabis more than ever and not always telling you. Pharmacist Dr. Meagan Good joins Voices in Nursing t...
Ep. 023: What Happens When Nurses Take the Lead?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When nurse leadership at her health system felt fractured, Dr. Holly Muller, Chief Nursing Officer at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, didn’t start...
Ep. 022: When ECMO Weighs Heavy: Nurses Confront Moral Distress
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ECMO saves lives, but at what emotional cost? In this episode of Voices in Nursing, Christina Block, an ECMO transport nurse, and Jennifer Popies, an ...
Ep. 021: Nurse Fatigue: Sleep, Safety and Smarter Solutions
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses face long shifts and sleepless nights, but fatigue creates real risks for clinicians and patients. In this episode of Voices in Nursing, Dr. Su...
Ep. 020: The Human Side of AI in Nursing
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, but what does that mean for nurses? In this episode, Dr. Carl Goforth, retired Navy nurse and ed...
Ep. 019: From Silence to Safety: Joseph Grenny on Crucial Conversations
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could silence in healthcare be as dangerous as a clinical mistake? Joseph Grenny, co-founder of Crucial Learning and co-author of “Crucial Conversat...
Ep. 018: From Burnout to Belonging: Building Cultures That Care
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if well-being wasn’t a program but a practice embedded in every corner of a health system? Kristi McClure shares how OhioHealth created a long-...
Ep. 017: Designing Technology With Nurses in Mind
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology can be a powerful tool — especially if it truly supports the people using it. Dr. Sarah Rossetti, nurse informaticist and researcher, sha...
Ep. 016: Seeing the Unseen — Addressing Human Trafficking in Healthcare
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human trafficking often goes undetected — even in clinical settings. Forensic nurse Ashley McAree shares how healthcare professionals can recognize ...
Ep. 015: Healthy Work Environments and Saving Vulnerable Populations
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to reducing patient mortality lies in the workplace? Dr. Margo Brooks Carthon shares compelling research on how Healthy Work Environme...
Ep. 014: Authentic Leadership: Meeting Our Colleagues Where They Are
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authentic leadership is personal. In this episode, Allison Steuber and Ryan Miller share how they tailor recognition and support to meet each team mem...
Ep. 013: Building Better Teams: Insights From the HWE Collaborative
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Across 135 nursing units in 45 hospitals, nurses, leaders and interprofessional teams are driving lasting, culture-based change — guided by AACN’s...
Ep. 012: Strength in Practice: Owning Your Nursing Power
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean for nurses to own their power? In this Voices in Nursing episode, Dr. Lisa Johnson shares her journey from ICU direct care to hospit...
Ep. 011: A Blueprint for Change: Reclaiming the True Value of Nursing
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we measured nursing by its healing impact — not only by harm avoided? Dr. Martha Curley shares a bold call to action to redefine the value o...
Ep. 010: From Bullying to Belonging: Changing Nursing Culture
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From microaggressions to outright bullying, incivility in nursing takes many forms. Dr. Shalanda Perkins shares her personal journey, from experiencin...
Ep. 009: Elevating Nurses’ Voices From the ICU to National Policy
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Gallagher, DNP a critical care expert and former AACN board member, shares his journey as the only nurse on the NIH COVID-19 treatment panel—...
Ep. 008: The Unseen Role: Are You a Last Responder?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered yourself a last responder? While first responders are widely recognized, those who provide care in life’s final moments som...
Ep. 007: Resetting Life: A Nurse’s Journey From Caregiver to Author
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the sudden and tragic death of her husband, Dr. Sue Hassmiller channeled her grief into a blog that later became her acclaimed book “Resetting...
Ep. 006: Turning Pain Into Improved Patient Safety
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yolanda G. Smith, a former critical care nurse and CNO, transformed personal tragedy into a powerful catalyst for change. In this inspiring episode, s...
Ep. 005: Voices of the Black Angels: A Legacy of Service
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Black History Month, we shine a light on the inspiring story of Dr.Virginia Allen and the 'Black Angels,' whose bravery and compassi...
Ep. 004: Mental Health and the Co-Caring Model Revolution at Providence
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vicki Good and guest co-host Dr. Devin Bowers sit down with Dr. Sylvain Trepanier, chief nursing officer at Providence Health Systems, to explore ...
Ep. 003: Empowered at the Bedside for Impactful Change
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how direct-care nurses Annie Nguyen and Randy Padua teamed up to transform their unit’s infection management protocol. This episode explore...
Ep. 002: Bridging Gaps: Leadership and Healthy Work Environments
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Vicki Good and Andrea Schmitt as they talk with Kelly Kester, nursing director at Duke University Health System, about fostering healthy wo...
Ep. 001: A Heartfelt Perspective: The Dorman Family's Critical Care Journey
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode of "Voices in Nursing," Tim Dorman, managing partner of Dorman Leadership Group, and his daughter Abby Pledger share their ex...