Nurse Executive Podcast

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In the BRG Nurse Executive Podcast, we discuss improving patient care by advancing nursing leadership. BRG is a leading global strategic advisory and expert consulting firm that provides independent advice and dispute consulting around the world to corporations, law firms, government agencies and financial institutions. For more, please visit ThinkBRG.com.

  1. 19H AGO

    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 chief nursing officer of a COVID-19 surge hospital in the Baltimore Convention Center.

    40 min

  2. MAR 3

    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 program effectiveness into significant results in the CDMP she leads.

    30 min

  3. FEB 22

    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 inclusive excellence in nursing education, disparities in healthcare outcomes such as sepsis, and innovative programs like SHINES aimed at diversifying and supporting future nurses.

    35 min

  4. FEB 12

    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 exposure to black men in nursing, proactive membership, and community engagement.

    22 min

  5. FEB 2

    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 leadership experiences. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, resilience, authenticity, and advocacy for equity and representation in nursing leadership.

    36 min

  6. JAN 13

    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 explore broader applications of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and avatars in healthcare education and clinical practice, which aim to improve student outcomes, knowledge retention, and patient care.

    21 min

  7. JAN 6

    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 demographic changes, and need for innovative business models to address workforce and care delivery demands.

    20 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    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.

    29 min
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In the BRG Nurse Executive Podcast, we discuss improving patient care by advancing nursing leadership. BRG is a leading global strategic advisory and expert consulting firm that provides independent advice and dispute consulting around the world to corporations, law firms, government agencies and financial institutions. For more, please visit ThinkBRG.com.

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