Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed

Jenn Bodine

Hosted by seasoned nursing professional development (NPD) specialists, our podcast is dedicated to promoting and cultivating inclusive learning environments within the healthcare sector, no matter your job role or specialty. Join us as we dive deep into the complexities of healthcare education, celebrating success stories and tackling the challenges that create barriers to effective learning. Together, we will uncover valuable resources and tools to empower healthcare professionals to adapt, grow, and excel in this dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, an emerging healthcare professional, or an educator in the field, "Disruptor Diaries" is designed to inspire and inform you on your journey through the ever-changing world of healthcare.

  1. S2 E16 Medical Writing for Interprofessional Continuing Education

    OCT 29

    S2 E16 Medical Writing for Interprofessional Continuing Education

    In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the NPD Collaborative explores the power and purpose of medical writing in interprofessional continuing education with Alex Howson, PhD, CHCO, FACEhp, E-RYT. The NPD Collaborative is thrilled to be partnering with Creative Health Care Management (CHCM) on The Elevating Professional Practice in Health Care Virtual Convention beginning on February 26, 2026. We'll be joining other health care leaders as speakers, and we'd love for you to be part of it too! This three-day virtual event is packed with learning, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with professionals across the nation. You can save $100 on your full 3-day registration with my code DISRUPTORDIARIES. Even better, if you register before November 26, 2025, you'll also receive early bird pricing for the best possible deal. Register today: Elevating Professional Practice In Health Care - Virtual Convention - Creative Heath Care Management  Several resources were shared during this valuable conversation: American Medical Writers Association https://www.amwa.org/ Wayback machine https://web.archive.org/  CME Evidence Bank.  Write Medicine Podcast Episodes PubMed Uncertainty: Smart Alternatives for CME Professional Beyond PubMed: CME's Hidden Treasure Map Alliance Position on AI in CPD https://doi.org/10.1080/28338073.2025.2545647 ·  Harvard Implicit Bias Test at https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html ·  AMA Manual of Style Guide 11th edition from JAMA ·  Healthcare Equality Index https://www.hrc.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index ·  LGBTQ+ Playbook https://communicatehealth.com/insights/lgbtq-playbook/ ·  National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center  https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/ ·  Connect with Alexandra Howson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhowson/ ·  If you are interested in learning about how to be a medical writer, check out Alex's very own book "WriteCME Roadmap" available through her website at www.alexhowson.com o   WriteCME Accelerator cohort schedule to learn more o   WriteCME PRO community ·  For more information about accredited healthcare education, refer to o   Nursing's: ANCC NCPD Accreditation at www.nursingworld.org   o   Medicine's: ACCME Accreditation at www.accme.org   o   Interprofessional Continuing Education's: Joint Accreditation at www.jointaccreditation.org

    50 min
  2. SEP 24

    S2 E14 Disrupting Competency: A Conversation with Donna Wright - Part 2

    Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we're building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as "the competency lady," to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency. From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into the human side of learning—where accountability meets creativity, and where even the most unconventional projects become powerful teaching moments. Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned educator, these episodes will leave you laughing, learning, and ready to build a competency program that is dynamic and meaningful. Resources/References Nursing defintions/ICN/International Council of Nurses: https://www.icn.ch/resources/nursing-definitions Creative Health Care Management: https://chcm.com/ Book: High Five Habit by Mel Robbins Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Brain Rats by Barbara McAfee: https://youtu.be/ZOuzuMx9wP4?si=6SD3Pwz3gS3IO0Bb  The Patient Comes Third: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kARUMa_ykCg&si=KZtyrhYBNV0yYs_I  Nursing Peer Support Network: https://www.npsnetwork-mn.org/ Harvard Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html   Connect with Our Guest: Donna Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wright-5265755/   Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or feedback!

    55 min
  3. SEP 14

    S2 E13 Disrupting Competency: A Conversation with Donna Wright - Part 1

    Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we're building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as "the competency lady," to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency. From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into the human side of learning—where accountability meets creativity, and where even the most unconventional projects become powerful teaching moments. Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned educator, these episodes will leave you laughing, learning, and ready to build a competency program that is dynamic and meaningful. Resources/References Nursing defintions/ICN/International Council of Nurses: https://www.icn.ch/resources/nursing-definitions Creative Health Care Management: https://chcm.com/ Book: High Five Habit by Mel Robbins Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Brain Rats by Barbara McAfee: https://youtu.be/ZOuzuMx9wP4?si=6SD3Pwz3gS3IO0Bb  The Patient Comes Third: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kARUMa_ykCg&si=KZtyrhYBNV0yYs_I  Nursing Peer Support Network: https://www.npsnetwork-mn.org/ Harvard Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html   Connect with Our Guest: Donna Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wright-5265755/   Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or feedback!

    51 min
  4. JUL 30

    Learning Circles: Innovation with Peer-led Learning

    In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores learning circles - an innovative, peer-led learning strategy with Kindsey Gattman, MSN, RN NPD-BC, RNC-OB, April Graham, MSN, RN RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Marta DeVolt, MN, RN, NPD-BC. References & Resources Websites: Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU): https://www.p2pu.org/en/  Everylearner, everywhere: https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/ Caring for Students Playbook:  https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/caring-for-students-playbook/   Peer Learning Institute: https://peerlearninginstitute.com/   Articles: Grealish, L. et al. (2019). Learning through structured peer discussion: An observational study. Nurse Education Today, 82, 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.08.015   Hiebert, J. (1996). Learning circles: A strategy for clinical practicum. Nurse Educator, 21(3), 37-42.    Himelein, M. & Anderson, H. (2020). Developing community among faculty: Can learning circles provide psychosocial benefits? The Journal of Faculty Development, 34(1), 23-29.   Reil, M. (2021). The Learning Circle Model: Collaborative Knowledge Building. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/onlinelearningcircles/learning-circles-defined?authuser=0.    Wade, S. & Hammick, M. (1999). Action learning circles: Action learning in theory and practice. Teaching in Higher Education, 4(2), 163-178.   Walker, R., Cooke, M., Henderson, A., & Creedy, D. (2011). Impact of a learning circle intervention across academic and service contexts on developing a learning culture. Nurse Education Today, 31(4), 378-382.  Wenger, E.C., & Snyder, W.M. (2000). Communities of practice: The organizational frontier. Harvard Business Review, 78(1), 139-145.    For questions or a connection with the podcast guests, please email disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com

    47 min

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Hosted by seasoned nursing professional development (NPD) specialists, our podcast is dedicated to promoting and cultivating inclusive learning environments within the healthcare sector, no matter your job role or specialty. Join us as we dive deep into the complexities of healthcare education, celebrating success stories and tackling the challenges that create barriers to effective learning. Together, we will uncover valuable resources and tools to empower healthcare professionals to adapt, grow, and excel in this dynamic environment. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, an emerging healthcare professional, or an educator in the field, "Disruptor Diaries" is designed to inspire and inform you on your journey through the ever-changing world of healthcare.

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