Nurse Executive Podcast
The Nurse Executive Podcast, produced by BRG, focuses on improving patient care through advancing nursing leadership. BRG is a global strategic advisory and expert consulting firm. The podcast features discussions on leadership strategies and best practices for nurse executives.
Episodes
Imposter Syndrome for Nurse Leaders
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss imposter phenomenon, particularly in nurse leaders. Their conversation covers definitions, types, and impacts of imposter syndrome; and coping strategies to help professionals understand and address feelings
Violence in Behavioral Health Boarding
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeanne Venella, DNP, MS, CEN, CPEN, director of Clinical Strategy at Canopy. They discuss violence and safety in behavioral health boarding, particularly in emergency departments and medical-surgical units. Key areas of focus include challenges in behavioral health boarding, psychiatric management during boarding, safety and environmental design consid
The Data Behind the Bedside: Nursing Leadership's Role in Building a Resilient Supply Chain
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski sits down with BRG Director Eric Wyner, MBA, CMRP, to explore the critical role nursing leaders play in strengthening supply chain resilience. Their conversation covers how data-driven decision-making, effective communication, and proactive planning can help organizations navigate disruptions; how supply chain challenges reach the bedside; and the potential of for
Branding Your Nursing Unit
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Erin Kelley, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, nurse manager of the 5W Advanced Heart Failure Interdisciplinary Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. They focus on strategies nurse managers can use to brand their units, particularly in high-acuity clinical environments, and how intentional branding can influence tea
Building Your Workforce Pipeline as a Nurse Executive
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Susan Stacey, MBA, RN, FACHE, chief executive for the Providence Inland Northwest Washington service area. They discuss how effective workforce development in healthcare requires innovative pipeline programs beyond traditional academic routes. Susan shares how the Inland Northwest service area has implemented entry-level training programs to address
Episode 100: Celebrating Nursing Leadership
In this special 100th episode of the BRG Nurse Executive Podcast, host Nick Chmielewski switches roles as Bill Orrell, BRG managing director, takes the interviewer's seat to reflect on the journey, impact, and evolution of the series over its first 99 episodes. Together, they explore the growth of the podcast from its launch in 2022 to a platform that has reached more than 25,000 listeners and fea
Retirement and Succession Planning as a Nurse Executive
Nick Chmielewski speaks with AnnMarie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, nurse leader emeritus at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. In a discussion that focuses on retirement and succession planning within nursing leadership, they explore Dr. Papa's career journey, leadership philosophy, succession planning strategies, and current role at Jefferson Health.
Acute Care in the Home
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss acute care in the home (also known as "hospital at home"), an evolving healthcare model that allows patients to receive inpatient-level care in their own residences. This approach has gained momentum especially
Power, Proximity, and the Hidden Weight of Leadership
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsey Osting, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, president of OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and author of The Glass Desk (available on Substack). They discuss what it takes to grow into senior roles without losing yourself along the way. They unpack often-unspoken rules of executive presence, the pressure to "over-carry," and why access to influence is often shaped b
Improving Unit Culture and Throughput Simultaneously
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rebecca Altman, MBA, RN, senior vice president and chief administrative officer at University of Maryland Medical Center's Midtown Campus; and Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHPD-BC, a senior managing consultant at BRG. They unpack what it takes to improve emergency department (ED) throughput—without ignoring the culture that makes change stick. Drawing
Your Story, Your Brand: Personal Brand Management for Nurse Leaders
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Fred Neis, MS, RN, FACHE, FAEN, founder and managing partner at AdvisorRN. They discuss the increasing importance of personal brand management for nurse leaders and executives in the digital age and how nurse leaders can craft and project their brand effectively.
Celebrating Nurses Week
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FAEN, FAAN, FACHE, chief nursing officer at American Nurses Enterprise, in a special Nurses Week episode during which the American Nurses Association celebrates its 130th anniversary. They discuss the power of Nurses Week, the realities of today's nursing workforce, and advocacy efforts shaping the profession's future. Dr. Goettl shares in
Implementing the Dyad Leadership Model
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Tammy Powers, BSN, MBA, FACHE, a registered nurse and chief executive officer at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. They discuss the implementation and impact of the dyad leadership model in healthcare, focusing on the partnership between administrative and physician leaders to improve organizational success.
Ambulatory-Site Staff Safety from Workplace Violence
Nick Chmielewski welcomes back to the podcast David Corbin, CPP, CHPA, owner and principal consultant at Dynamic Security Strategies, LLC. They discuss the importance of ensuring staff safety at ambulatory or community care sites as these facilities expand rapidly outside hospital campuses. David details unique security challenges and tailored strategies ambulatory sites use to protect staff and p
Leading Infectious Disease Surge Hospitals
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Greg Raymond, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services of the adult emergency department at Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he also oversees inpatient medicine, cardiology, and psychiatry. They discuss Greg's leadership experience and lessons learned as ch
CNS-Led Chronic Disease Care Management Programs
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Molly McClelland, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, a professor in the College of Health Professions and clinical supervisor of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program at the University of Detroit Mercy. They discuss CNS-led chronic disease care management programs (CDMPs). Dr. McClelland describes how she has translated her studies on care management progr
Promoting Health, Equity, and Wellness
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Professor Piri Ackerman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence and founder of the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES), all at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. They cover Dr. Ackerman's journey into nursing, the role of inclu
Growing and Developing Black Men in Nursing
In this episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back a panel from the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders: Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones. They discuss growing and developing black men in nursing centers on visibility and representation, role modeling and truthfulness, early childhood expo
Stories from Black Nurse Leaders
This episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, features a discussion with members of the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders. Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones share their personal journeys into nursing, challenges they faced as black men in a predominantly female—and sometimes racially biased—profession, and their lead
Faculty-Guided AI Chatbots for Nursing Education
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsay Iverson, DNP, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC, CHSE, an associate professor at Creighton University College of Nursing. They discuss Creighton's RX24 chatbot, designed to help nursing students master challenging antimicrobial pharmacology content by providing 24/7 evidence-based tutoring and feedback, and plans to expand its scope and accessibility. They also
Integrated Health Solutions
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rich Bajner, a managing director and leader of BRG's Integrated Health Solutions practice. They explore current trends and challenges in the healthcare industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated health solutions and collaboration among providers and insurers. Their discussion highlights the evolving roles of clinical leadership, impact of demog
Finding Joy as a Nurse Leader
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Susan Stacey, MBA, RN, FACHE, chief executive of the Providence Inland Northwest Washington Service Area. They discuss strategies to sustain joy and resilience in demanding healthcare leadership roles, including focusing on solutions rather than problems occurring in the workplace.
Low-Cost Workplace Violence-Prevention Tactics
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with David Corbin, CPP, CHPA, owner and principal consultant at Dynamic Security Strategies, LLC. They discuss his recent white paper "Ten Low to No Cost Ways to Prevent Violence" and topics including reporting violence; creating a supportive environment between staff and teams; and utilizing human resources, security, or an employee assistance program (EAP
Improving Sepsis Outcomes
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Garrett Hartinger, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, emergency department clinical nurse specialist at Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren, Michigan. They discuss improving sepsis outcomes, as sepsis is the leading cause of death in American hospitals. Dr. Hartinger explains that verifying the completion of SCP1 standards of care—the comprehensive approach to the management of se
Market Trends in Mental Health Care
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bryan Cote, a managing director on BRG's Healthcare Transactions & Strategy team. They discuss market trends and factors affecting mental health, including cost, treatment, models, and developments over the years.
Developing the Middle Manager
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back James Ballinghoff DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive (CNE) of the University of Pennsylvania Health System and assistant dean for Clinical Practice at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. They discuss leadership development strategies for the middle manager, including attending conferences, enrolling in online courses, earning a
Men in Nursing
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Ernest J. Grant, PhD, DSc(h), RN, FADLN, FAAN, vice dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Duke University School of Nursing. He is a past president—and the first male to serve in this position—of the American Nurses Association. They discuss Ernest's personal perspective and the impact of being a male nurse, who make up about 12 perce
Leveraging Clinical Nurse Specialists for Organizational Success
In this Clinical Nurse Specialist Week episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rick Bassett, MSN, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, FCNS, LSSGB, president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). They discuss leveraging clinical nurse specialists for organizational success, starting with creating workflows and protocols and ensuring staff has the tools, knowledge, and resources to s
Caring for Vulnerable Populations
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Alan Vierling, DNP, RN, CENP, a former administrator at Alaska Native Medical Center, the referral center for Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. They discuss leadership approaches when working with vulnerable patient populations, including listening to patients and understanding environmental impacts—in this case, food insecurity.
Reducing Bias and Stigma toward Patients with a Substance Use Disorder
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Kory Scheideman, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, FAEN, clinical nurse manager of UCHealth's Harmony Freestanding Emergency Department. They discuss the incidence and prevalence of opiate use disorder, as well as key attributes of successful medication-assisted treatment programs.
Managed Care Fundamentals for the Nurse Executive
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeff Leibach, a managing director and leader of BRG's Revenue Strategy Services team. They dive into the fundamentals of managed care, including revenue strategy, charge capture, volume and patient mix, and questions to consider when evaluating your facility departments.
Nurse Leader Implications for Medical Legal Education
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, a tenured professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They discuss her recently published study on "Medical-Legal Communication Among Emergency Nurses in States With Abortion Bans" in the Journal of Nursing Administration. The study focused on how emergency nurses receive and share information about prac
Executive Essentials in Promoting Peer-Reviewed Publications
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, FAEN, FAADN, professor and chair of nursing at Sonoma State University and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Emergency Nursing. They discuss executive essentials in promoting peer-reviewed publications, focusing on strategies for leaders in nonacademic medical centers. Dr. Valdez notes that utilizing writing accountability groups,
Intuition for Nurse Leaders
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jennifer Johnson, BSCN, RN, author of books including Nursing Intuition: How to Trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Career. They discuss the importance of nurses connecting with their intuition—an essential tool for managing the high stress of the job, protecting mental health, and enhancing patient care.
2025 US Healthcare and Life Sciences Transactions Outlook
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with David Wildebrandt, a partner and managing director at BRG. They discuss key findings from BRG's recent 2025 US Healthcare & Life Sciences Transactions Outlook report, including transactional evolution and industry disruptors.
Improving Length of Stay by Targeting Low CMI DRGs
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Caroline Segovia-Marquez, MBA, BSN, RN, ACM, CMAC, a managing consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting lower case mix index (CMI) diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) can be effective to improve length of stay. Prior to admission, the team must manage all points of entry to ensure that patients are admitted appropriately and assigned the correc
Principles of Virtual Nursing
In this Nurse's Week episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association (ANA). They discuss ANA's recently released document regarding the principles of virtual nursing—meaning leveraging technology and tools, including artificial intelligence, to deliver quality care through commu
Improving Length of Stay by Targeting Specific Care Units
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Kamela Kolander, LMSW, CCM, a consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting specific care units prior to providing care can be an effective strategy to reduce length of stay by considering patient data, facility and patient demographics, payer and provider mix, and potential unit barriers.
Bridging Gaps through Joint University/Practice Appointments
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Amanda Kirkpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for Research and Innovation and a Criss and Beirne Endowed Professor of Nursing, a joint appointment by Creighton University College of Nursing and CHI Health. They discuss ways to bridge gaps between universities and health systems, including building connections between faculty and nurse leaders, developing formal edu
Improving Length of Stay by Targeting Provider Variation
Nick Chmielewski speaks with David Broussard, MBA, BSN, RN, a managing consultant on BRG's Care Transitions team. They discuss how targeting provider variation can effectively improve length of stay (LOS). They review how analyzing provider variation begins with establishing trustworthy, transparent data and understanding LOS metrics, order entries, and more across service lines, providers, and ph
Moral Courage as a Nurse Leader
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, director of the Emergency Nurses Association's Institute for Emergency Nursing Research. They discuss a 2024 study she coauthored, "Moral courage of emergency nurses in care-limited environments: A mixed-methods study," which concluded that its subjects did not identify adherence to professional codes of ethics as the primary driver
Association Executive Nursing
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Amy Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC, chief nursing officer at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. They discuss association executive nursing and the benefits of professional association involvement, including fostering a sense of belonging, expanding professional networks, and developing leadership skills.
Innovations in the Menopausal Care Market
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bryan Cote, a managing director in BRG's Healthcare Transactions & Strategy team. They discuss Bryan's white paper The Menopausal Care Market, released in September 2024. In the paper, Bryan analyzes potential health issues experienced by menopausal women and explores solutions to improve women's health and quality of life during this transitional period.
Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Audrey McCollough, BSN, RN, a pediatric critical care nurse by background, entrepreneur, small business owner, and founder of PivotPath, a business that introduces nurses to career opportunities beyond bedside nursing. Audrey describes her experiences and her steps in becoming an entrepreneur, including research, leveraging resources and soft skills, and ambition. She
Preparing Your Front-Line Leaders for Success
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHDP-BC, a masters-prepared registered nurse and managing consultant on BRG's Clinical Transformation team. They discuss preparing front-line nurse leaders for success, based on Lowell's recent training of over one hundred leaders in an academic medical center. Through the training, he highlighted that in order to succeed,
Current Industry Trends
In the season 4 premiere, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bill Orrell, MBA, BSN, RN, a managing director and member of BRG's Clinical Transformation Team. They summarize 2024 in terms of performance improvement and project work and outcomes within BRG; discuss what they anticipate for 2025; and review industry trends around medical care, including inpatient care, ambulatory services, and change manag
Nurse Executive Fundamentals of Pre-Anesthesia Screening
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's Nursing team lead for perioperative services. This episode continues a series that started in season two reviewing the various departments comprising the perioperative services division. They focus on the evaluation process of pre-anesthesia screening as well as pre-anesthesia testing (PAT), also referred to as pre-admis
A CNE's Perspective on Healthy Work Environments
Nick Chmielewski speaks with James Ballinghoff, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive (CNE) of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. James shares his perspective on healthy work environments, including fostering transparent communication with leadership, advocating for nursing staff through resource allocation and competency evaluation, and promoting shared and effective decision-mak
Care Delivery Model Redesign: Making the Case for a Tribrid Approach to Caring Differently
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association. They discuss the need and urgency to redraw and redesign care delivery models. Dr. Boston-Leary proposes a tribrid approach combining technology and artificial intelligence with an integrated strategy for enhanced patient an
A Nurse's Reflections as the Patient
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back to the podcast Terry M. Foster, MSN, RN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN, FAEN, clinical nurse specialist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and 2023 president of the Emergency Nurses Association. Terry reflects on the care he received during a life-threatening ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a heart attack caused by blockage of a coronary artery, in Nove
The Impact of Emergency Department Overcrowding on Clinical Education
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Brandon Wubben, MD and Cory Wittrock, MD, physicians from the University of Iowa's Department of Emergency Medicine. They discuss their recent article in JACEP Open, "The Impact of Emergency Department Overcrowding and Patient Boarding on Resident Point-of-Care Ultrasound Education." The article reviews how the effect of emergency department (ED) crowding on resident e
Leveraging Professional Organizations to Advance Diversity in Nursing Practice
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, assistant dean for Strategic Partnerships at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She is also the founder, chief executive officer, and president of DNPs of Color, a nonprofit nursing organization whose mission is to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. DNP, short for Doctor of Nursi
Addressing the Needs of Unique Patient Populations
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lauren Bruwer, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN, clinical nurse specialist at the Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease Institute, Center for Human Nutrition. With her team having successfully launched a new service line for patients with enteral access devices, Lauren talks about addressing the needs of unique patient populations—specifically tube management and enteral nutri
Using Humor in Nursing
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Terry M. Foster, MSN, RN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN, FAEN, clinical nurse specialist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and 2023 president of the Emergency Nurses Association. They discuss the importance of using humor appropriately and effectively to help reduce stress, create a positive environment, and establish relationships with both coworkers and patients.
Nurse Executive Fundamentals of the Preoperative Unit
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's Nursing team lead for perioperative services. They continue a discussion from season 2 of the podcast by reviewing the various departments comprising perioperative services. They delve into the processes and functions of the Preoperative Unit, also known as "pre-op," including assessments and measures completed prior to surgery.
Increasing Revenue by Reducing Emergency Department LWBS Rates
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Alison Harmon, MSN, RN, CEN, director of Nursing for the Department of Emergency Medicine and Transport Services and director of Nursing for the Crisis Stabilization Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. They discuss a recent collaborative performance improvement project that yielded nearly $3 million in additional revenue by reducing emergency departmen
Working with Healthcare Consultants
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andrew Agwunobi, MD, MBA, chief executive officer at UConn Health. They discuss Dr. Agwunobi's 2019 book An Insider's Guide to Working with Healthcare Consultants, which offers his personal healthcare executive and consultant perspective on hiring and effectively utilizing consultants in the field. He elaborates on choosing the right consultant, negotiating price, and
Healthcare Quality Essentials for the Nurse Executive
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Kristen Geissler, MBA, MS, PT, CPHQ, a managing director in BRG's Clinical Economics practice. They discuss how to identify and analyze quality, measures, and outcomes to make improvements within a health system, as well as how nurses can involve themselves in quality improvement initiatives.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Nursing Practice
In this week's episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, FAEN, FAADN, professor and chair of nursing at Sonoma State University and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Emergency Nursing. They discuss challenges of bias and racism in nursing and how to identify disparities that arise in the workplace.
Using AI to Close the Research-to-Practice Gap
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAADN, editor-in-chief of Teaching and Learning in Nursing journal and associate professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. They discuss the benefits and precautions of generative artificial intelligence (AI), especially when analyzing data and research. They also discuss Dr. Fontenot's recent article in The J
Using AI for Better Nursing Decisions and Better Patient Outcomes
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN, chief nursing officer at Mednition. They discuss utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to better analyze patient needs and prevent mistakes when providing care, fundamentally improving results and satisfaction. Deena was previously a speaker in BRG's Nurse Executive Forum series in May 2021 and too
Reflections on Nursing Practice during Nurses Week
In a Nurses Week edition of the podcast, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Terry M. Foster, MSN, RN, CPEN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN, FAEN, clinical nurse specialist at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and 2023 president of the Emergency Nurses Association. Terry discusses his forty-seven years as a nurse and reflects on the nursing profession's evolution throughout his career.
Innovative Academic-Practice Partnerships at the Specialty Level
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Linda Zieman, DNP, MM, MSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, senior director of Nursing, Inpatient Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She is also a Coldiron Senior Nurse Executive fellow at Case Western Reserve University's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. They discuss the Nurse Leader article "Pathway to Emergency Nursing: An Innovative Academic-
Aligning Practice, Education, and Regulatory Nurse Leaders
Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Jerry A. Mansfield, PhD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, vice president and system chief nursing executive at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. This episode was recorded in January 2024, shortly before Dr. Mansfield began his tenure at UTMB. They discuss collaboration among practice, education, and regulatory nurse leadership to better prepare, develop, and uti
Advanced EMS Considerations for the Nurse Executive
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jacob A. Miller, DNP, MBA, ACNP, ENP-C, CNS, NRP, FAEN, Clinical Educator (and former Flight Nurse Practitioner) at UC Health Air Care & Mobile Care in Cincinnati. They discuss emerging models of emergency medical services (EMS) pre-hospital and transport care utilizing physicians and advance practice providers.
AI and the Future of Healthcare
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Paul Osborne, a managing director and leader of BRG's Healthcare Performance Improvement practice. They discuss BRG's recently released report AI and the Future of Healthcare, including the importance and advantages of utilizing artificial intelligence in the medical industry. Find out more about the report at: https://www.thinkbrg.com/insights/publications/ai-in
Key Leadership Challenges in Addressing Workplace Violence
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Patricia Kunz Howard, PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, Enterprise Director of Emergency Services at the University of Kentucky Healthcare, about leadership challenges with and initiatives to address workplace violence. They discuss approaches such as informing patients and visitors of their behavioral expectations on arrival, caregiver trai
Advancing Nursing Practice with Technology
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with James Ballinghoff, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer and associate executive director at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. They discuss advancing nursing practice with technology, including predictive analytics tools and artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, workflow, and outcomes for the staff and system overall.
Executive Leadership in a New Organization
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jerry A. Mansfield, PhD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, the new vice president and system chief nursing executive at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. They discuss executive leadership in a new organization. The episode was recorded shortly before Dr. Mansfield began his tenure at UTMB.
Making Discharge Lounges Actually Work
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Ellie Kruk, MHA, RN, NE-BC, vice president and chief nurse executive at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. They discuss strategies employed to implement a discharge lounge at Palos Hospital, which has reduced the average discharge process from four hours to less than one hour and Emergency Department left without being seen rates by 49 percent, among other successes
Performance Improvement Solutions with Returns on Investment
In the season 3 premiere, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bill Orrell, MBA, MSN, RN, a managing director on BRG's Clinical Transformation team. They discuss the first two seasons of the podcast, current industry trends, and performance improvement solutions with returns on investment.
Nurse Executive Fundamentals of the PACU
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Noreen Hudson, MSN, RN, BRG's nursing team lead for perioperative services. They continue their conversation about the various departments comprising perioperative services. They discuss the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU); phases 1, 2, and 3 recovery; on-call coverage practices; and PACU boarding in the midst of hospital room capacity constraints.
Departing Thoughts from AONL's President
Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Erik Martin, DNP, RN, CENP, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer at Norton Children's Hospital. Erik reflects on his two-year term as president of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and ten continuous years of service on AONL's board.
Current Trends in Home-Based Healthcare
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andrew Agwunobi, MD, MBA, president of Home Solutions at Humana Inc. They discuss current trends in the quality, cost, and value of home-based healthcare.
Nursing Leadership and Clinical Supply Chain: Bridging the Gap
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Marianne Bondanza, MSN, RN, CCRP, CLNC, an associate director in BRG's Non-Labor Clinical Supply Chain team. They discuss the value clinicians bring in terms of product efficiency and cost reduction while sustaining and/or enhancing patient outcomes.
Incivility and Bullying in the Healthcare Environment
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Matthew S. Howard, DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CPN, FAEN, Director of Scholarship & Leadership Resources at Sigma. They discuss the differentiation between bullying and incivility, as well as key interventions to prevent and/or mitigate their occurrence in the healthcare environment.
Maximizing CNS Values
In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Mitzi Saunders, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). They review the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and discuss key attributes of an organization with an effective CNS program.
Fixing Triage Accuracy to Reduce Risk and Improve Patient Outcomes
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, FAAN regarding the state of triage accuracy in US emergency departments. They focus on the impact of poor accuracy on patient outcomes and essential information that nurse executives should know to improve triage quality in their organizations. Emergency department triage accuracy hovers at about 60 percent overall, and at only 43 p
Addressing Verbal Aggression to Reduce Workplace Violence
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rebecca Harris, DNP, MBA, BSN, RN, an associate director on BRG's Care Transformation team. They continue an earlier podcast discussion on healthcare workplace violence. Dr. Harris's work has focused on verbal aggression as a mechanism to reduce workplace violence against nurses. This episode summarizes her policy analysis, which can be viewed at https://hsrc.himmelfa
Biomechanics and Occupational Injury Prevention
Nick Chmielewski speaks with Michael Callihan, PhD, RN, CEN, NRP, an assistant professor at The University of Alabama's Capstone College of Nursing. They discuss current research regarding biomechanics and occupational injury prevention for nursing and strategies for the nurse executive to consider when implementing solutions. They also talk about closing the research-to-practice gap and viewing r
