Nurse to Health

Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
  • 5.0 (9)
  • MEDICINE

Behind the scenes and on the frontlines with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and today’s healthcare teams. Nurse to Health brings you into the real world of healthcare—past, present, and future. Created in collaboration with the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, this podcast spotlights Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and the many professionals who keep us healthy and nurse us back to health. Join hosts Dr. Bob Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla as they pull the curtain on medicine’s challenges, breakthroughs, and untold stories.

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    Reflections on Caring: Close Encounters

    What happens when a renowned pathologist and founding educator at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell suddenly finds himself on the other side of the exam table? In this powerful episode of Nurse to Health, hosts Dr. Bob Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla sit down with Dr. David Elkowitz for an intimate conversation about his extraordinary journey from physician to cancer patient—and back to thriving advocate and mentor. Diagnosed with a rare, aggressive thymic carcinoma on the heels of his 50th birthday, Dr. Elkowitz faced uncertain odds and underwent grueling treatments including multiple cycles of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. He continued teaching and lecturing throughout, buoyed by the incredible support of his students, colleagues, and his faith. After nine months cancer-free, a recurrence appeared around the one-year mark—alongside a separate primary colon cancer. His dedicated care team coordinated a comprehensive plan to address both. Dr. Elkowitz shares raw insights on empathy in medicine, the power of multidisciplinary care, and why he’s giving back—through student scholarships and support for a new lecture series for newly diagnosed patients led by his oncologist, Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu. This episode is a moving reminder of resilience, gratitude, and the human side of healthcare. Don’t miss Dr. Elkowitz’s story of becoming a “grateful cancer patient” and the lessons that transformed his life and career.

    35 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Building a Healthy Planet: Food Systems, Sustainability & Nutrition Equity with David Meyer and Dr. Galina Hale

    A global look at food systems, sustainability, nutrition equity, and planetary health with David Meyer and economist Dr. Galina Hale from Food System Innovations. What will it take to build a food system that truly supports human and planetary health? In this episode, we explore that question with two leaders working at the forefront of nutrition, sustainability, economics, and global wellbeing. David Meyer, CEO and co-founder of Food System Innovations (FSI), is a mission-driven entrepreneur known for co-founding Adopt-a-Pet. He is also a multi-time world champion martial artist and host of Ageless Warrior Lab(https://www.agelesswarriorlab.com/), a podcast exploring the intersection of martial arts, growth, and longevity. Dr. Galina Hale, Chief Research Officer at FSI, is a Professor of Economics and Editor-in-Chief of the Review of World Economies. A former research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, she specializes in global finance, sustainability, and food system resilience. She is also an avid long-distance athlete. Together, David and Galina discuss the interconnected challenges facing the global food system, including: • How food systems link human health, climate, and social equity• Why economic incentives and global supply chains shape what we grow and eat• What makes healthy, sustainable choices difficult—and how to change that• How innovation and policy can improve access to nutritious foods• The role of culture, motivation, and community in shaping healthier futures Their work at https://fsi.org focuses on designing scalable solutions for healthier people and a healthier planet. They also recommend https://nutritionfacts.org/ as a trusted, evidence-based resource for understanding nutrition science. 🎧 Listen now and explore what a healthier global food future could look like.

    25 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    From NYC Nursing to NP-CRNA: Conversations with Nick and Stephanie

    In this episode, we sit down with two exceptional guests: Nick Serrano and Stephanie Chong—both registered nurses who have trained and worked in some of New York City’s leading healthcare centers, and who are now advancing their careers in the highly selective dual degree NP-CRNA program at the Hofstra-Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Coming from distinct backgrounds and life experiences, Nick and Stephanie share a common thread: remarkable intelligence, deep commitment to patient care, and an impressive work ethic. Dr. Gluck has come to know them closely through PEARLS—Patient-centered Explorations in Active Reasoning, Learning, and Synthesis—a small-group, case-based learning model that demands teamwork, critical thinking, ownership of learning, and professional self-reflection. The conversation explores: Their paths into nursing and what drew each of them toward advanced practice and future careers in anesthesia and pain management Lessons learned working in premier NYC health systemsWhy they chose Hofstra-Northwell’s NP-CRNA track and how they’re managing the rigorHow PEARLS has shaped their thinking, collaboration, and approach to patient-centered problem-solvingThe mindset required to thrive in one of the most demanding fields in healthcareThe episode highlights humility, ambition, resilience, and the evolving identity of the next generation of advanced practice nurses—an inside look at two rising clinicians who represent the best of what nursing and healthcare education can offer.

    46 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    Building Better Care: Maureen White on Nursing at Northwell

    In this episode of Nurse to Health, Dr. Robert Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla speak with Maureen White, RN, MBA—one of the most influential nursing leaders in the country and a guiding force behind Northwell Health’s nursing enterprise. Over nearly 50 years with the organization, White rose from ICU and open-heart nursing to become Chief Nursing Executive for the entire Northwell system. She reflects on how large-scale nursing leadership is built on teamwork, collaboration, and humility—shaping unified standards across dozens of hospitals and tens of thousands of nurses. White shares insights on leading through complexity, strengthening education and practice, and advancing care across inpatient, ambulatory, home, and hospice settings. A concise, high-impact conversation about how grounded leadership and strong teams drive better care. Perfect for clinicians, students, and anyone interested in how nursing shapes the past, present, and future of health systems.

    37 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Dyspraxia and Determination

    In this episode, Danielle Rosenberg, founder and executive director of Dyspraxia DCD America, joins the podcast with her son Gabe to share their personal journey with Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Together they discuss the challenges Gabe has faced and overcome, the persistence that defines their family’s story, and how advocacy grew from lived experience into national awareness. Their conversation highlights resilience, tenacity, and the need for greater understanding of neurodevelopmental differences too often overlooked in schools and healthcare systems. Whether you are a parent, educator, therapist, or advocate, this episode offers practical insight, empathy, and hope for anyone navigating a neurodivergent path. Released in anticipation of Hofstra University’s upcoming Dyspraxia/Apraxia Conference (December 2025), which will bring together clinicians, educators, and families to advance understanding and inclusion.

    36 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    Leading the Future of Nursing: A Conversation with Kathy Gallo 

    In this episode of Nurse to Health, hosts Dr. Robert Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla sit down with Dr. Kathy Gallo, Founding Dean of the Hofstra–Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (SONPA) and recently retired Chief Learning Officer at Northwell Health.  Dr. Gallo reflects on her journey from bedside nurse to system-wide innovator, sharing insights into how visionary leadership, academic-clinical partnership, and a relentless commitment to learning have shaped the next generation of healthcare professionals. From launching SONPA to reimagining how teams train and collaborate at the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), this conversation traces the evolution of nursing education and transformation across one of the nation’s largest health systems.

    37 min

  7. 09/12/2025

    Leading with Care w/ Dean Kristy Loewenstein

    Dean Kristy Loewenstein shares her journey from psychiatric nurse to leading the Hofstra-Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. She takes us inside a remarkable institution shaping the future of healthcare, with innovative programs for nurses, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, and cardiac perfusionists.

    32 min

  8. 08/29/2025

    Meet Your Hosts — Dr. Bob Gluck & Dr. Kareem Nugdalla

    In our first episode, Surgeon Dr. Bob Gluck and Cardiac Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kareem Nugdalla share their different paths into healthcare and education, reflect on training the next generation of clinicians, and explore today’s changing landscape for patients and providers. Along the way, they share a few laughs while pulling the curtain on the frontlines with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and the manyprofessionals who keep you—and your loved ones—healthy.

    33 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Behind the scenes and on the frontlines with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and today’s healthcare teams. Nurse to Health brings you into the real world of healthcare—past, present, and future. Created in collaboration with the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, this podcast spotlights Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and the many professionals who keep us healthy and nurse us back to health. Join hosts Dr. Bob Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla as they pull the curtain on medicine’s challenges, breakthroughs, and untold stories.

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  • Creator
    Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
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