Care to Lead

Nicole Gruebling, Barbara Seymour and Vizient Nurse Executives Network
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Care to Lead is your path to success! Nursing leaders across a variety of settings and industries share their candid stories, how they help spur nursing innovation in their respective fields and what nurses in any stage of their career can do to shape the present and future of nursing. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Barbara Seymour and brought to you by the Vizient Chief Nurse Executives Network.

  1. 03/13/2024

    Bernadette Melnyk, Chief Wellness Officer, The Ohio State University

    In this episode, Barbara chats with Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, Chief Wellness Officer at the Ohio State University. Dr. Melnyk is an internationally known expert on evidence-based practice, population health and patient and clinical well-being.    Guest speaker: Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, CPRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN Chief Wellness Officer The Ohio State University   Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [1:18] A personal tragedy at the age of 15 made her passionate about mental health and wellness, and lead her to a career in nursing [3:35] Evidence-based positive influencers that can help improve mental health and stress [5:20] Ten dimensions of wellness [6:12] Career wellness – dream big! [7:05] Three D’s to career success: Dream big, discover and deliver [7:55] If you’re not aligned with your dreams, purpose and passion, every day will be difficult [9:14] Creating and sustaining a well culture that is caring and supportive [10:40] Self-care for yourself and your loved ones   Links | Resources: Bernadette Melnyk's Biographical Information   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    13 min

  2. 02/27/2024

    Marcus Engel, Compassion Consultant

    Marcus Engel survived a traumatic car accident that taught him the healing power of compassion and human connection. He uses his experiences and narrative medicine to help caregivers nationwide to rediscover their compassion for the benefit of themselves and their patients.   Guest speaker: Marcus Engel, MS, CPXP, CSP Compassion Consultant MarcusEngel.com   Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [1:00] Marcus Engel turned a tragic accident into a journey of narrative medicine to help others overcome challenges [2:27] Narrative medicine origin and therapeutic attributes  [4:27] Narrative medicine done well promotes listening, feeling heard and feeling seen [6:55] How caregivers can reconnect and heal  [8:45] Teaching future generations of nurses how to develop human connections and compassion   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    11 min

  3. 02/13/2024

    Erica DeBoer, Chief Nursing Officer, Sanford Health

    Guest speaker: Erica DeBoer, RN, MA, CCRN-K, CNL Chief Nursing Officer Sanford Health Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [1:00] Erica shares her nursing journey and the technology changes she experienced from the time when she started with her grandfather in a long-term nursing facility to being CNO at Sanford Health today [2:15] Sanford Health’s global reach and the differences in empowerment and patient advocacy    [3:55] Mentoring nurse staff and leaders to advocate for their own wellbeing and personal space [7:30] Being grateful for the things we experience and making human connections with the people around us helps keep us grounded   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    10 min

  4. 01/30/2024

    Karen Grimley, Chief Nurse Executive, UCLA Health Vice Dean, UCLA School of Nursing

    Chief Nurse Executive Karen Grimley shares her work of helping nurses to promote her organization’s wellness program, “A Safer You.” It provides initiatives for a safe environment, both physical and psychological. She also discusses the necessary partnership with nursing staff to implement strategies and innovations throughout health systems to have better patient outcomes. Her work focuses on building connections with collegiate programs, and other health systems all while learning how to keep her sense of humor and humanity.   Guest speakers: Karen Grimley, MBA, PhD, RN, FACHE Chief Nurse Executive, UCLA Health and Vice Dean, UCLA School of Nursing  Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [1:22] Karen Grimley’s background and work to become a Chief Nurse Executive [4:03] The effects COIVD-19 had on interactions between patients, nurses and colleagues [5:00] “A Safer You” program with initiatives to create a physically and psychologically safe environment for staff to do their work   [7:22] Understanding the needs of a patient to build better relationships [9:22] Changes in nursing curriculum at colleges [14:34] Karen’s responsibilities as Chief Nurse Executive and her accountability to various departments [16:55] Learning how to bring levity and humor to her position to maintain her humanity   Links | Resources: Karen Grimley's biographical information   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    19 min

  5. 01/16/2024

    Perry Gee, Nurse Scientist, Intermountain Health

    Dr. Perry Gee is a leading expert in clinical informatics and is the first Nurse Scientist for Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City. His focus and research positioned him into his current role to explore human kindness, compassion and burnout. In this episode he shares how he implemented the Stress First Aid program and crafted a Nurse Enterprise Wellbeing team at Intermountain Health.    Guest speakers: Perry Gee, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurse Scientist Intermountain Health Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [1:02] Perry Gee’s role as a Nurse Scientist   [3:41] Burnout causing moral distress in the workplace [5:30] How compassion fatigue impacts nurses’ interactions with patients and families [7:47] The Stress First Aid program [8:23] Implementing Stress First Aid at Intermountain Health [10:11] The development of Nurse Enterprise Wellbeing Team   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    12 min

  6. 01/02/2024

    Deb Zimmermann, CEO, The DAISY Foundation

    There’s no question that nursing is a demanding profession. Caring for very ill patients and staffing challenges takes its toll and often leads to compassion fatigue.  One way to reinvigorate hardworking nurses is to show gratitude for their never-ending dedication to their patients. In this episode, Barbara chats with Dr. Deb Zimmermann, CEO of the DAISY Foundation, an organization dedicated to recognizing extraordinary nurses internationally.   Guest speaker: Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN CEO The DAISY Foundation   Host: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient   Show Notes: [1:05] Deb Zimmermann’s nursing path to The DAISY Foundation   [3:50] Nurses request DAISY as a mechanism to receive feedback from patients, families and colleagues [6:00] Why the DAISY Foundation was created [7:20] The DAISY Award [8:50] The benefit of meaningful recognition [11:00] The future of nurse wellbeing [12:32] How nursing leaders can shape nurse wellbeing   Links | Resources: Deb Zimmermann's Bio https://Daisyfoundation.org   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts RSS Feed

    16 min

  7. 12/14/2022

    Cathleen Wheatley, President, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Dr. Cathleen Wheatley previously served as the first corporate nurse executive of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company in the United Arab Emirates, where she led 12 hospitals and 62 ambulatory clinics in improving patient outcomes and reducing harm. She has held positions of leadership across the healthcare C-suite and is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.   In this episode, Barbara discusses Dr. Wheatley’s career path and the lessons that all nurses and healthcare professionals can learn from her journey.      Guest speaker: Dr. Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN President Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center   Moderator: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient   Show Notes: [01:10] Dr. Wheatley’s current role and her path from traditional nursing to where she is today. [03:52] Dr. Wheatley’s time in the United Arab Emirates: What she learned there and how it inspired her. [12:06] The great sequela of the pandemic, and the next generation (and technology) in healthcare. [17:06] Challenges and opportunities on the journey to becoming a nursing leader. [21:33] Why Dr. Wheatley is happy to have chosen a career in nursing.   Links | Resources: Dr. Cathleen Wheatley's biographical information   Care to Lead’s email: Care_to_Lead_Podcast@vizientinc.com   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher RSS Feed

    24 min

  8. 12/07/2022

    Rebecca Love, Chief Clinical Officer, IntelyCare; President, SONSEIL

    Rebecca Love is the Chief Clinical Officer at IntelyCare and President of the Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONSIEL). She focuses on empowering nurses and creating communities that help nurses innovate and start businesses.   In this episode, Rebecca talks about her journey from a traditional nursing role to where she is today, and shares advice for others interested in doing the same.   Speaker: Rebecca Love, RN, BS, MSN, FIEL Chief Clinical Officer, IntelyCare President, SONSIEL: Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators,  Entrepreneurs and Leaders   Moderator: Barbara Seymour, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS Associate Vice President, Member Connections Vizient    Show Notes: [00:54] Rebecca discusses how her career evolved from bedside nursing into academia and a business role helping to drive solutions at the strategic level. [02:57] The importance of allowing nurses to innovate, and how doing so benefits patients as well. [07:57] Rebecca’s path to success in innovation and leadership, including the founding of SONSIEL. [11:40] The biggest challenges Rebecca has overcome and how SONSIEL helps other nurses do the same. [14:54] Rebecca’s thoughts on the future of nursing. [18:30] Advice for nurses who want to start their own business or innovate in healthcare.   Links | Resources: Rebecca Love biographical information   Care to Lead’s email: Care_to_Lead_Podcast@vizientinc.com   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher RSS Feed

    21 min
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Care to Lead is your path to success! Nursing leaders across a variety of settings and industries share their candid stories, how they help spur nursing innovation in their respective fields and what nurses in any stage of their career can do to shape the present and future of nursing. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Barbara Seymour and brought to you by the Vizient Chief Nurse Executives Network.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Gruebling, Barbara Seymour and Vizient Nurse Executives Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
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