The CNO Podcast

The CNO Podcast
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Great nursing leadership starts with real conversations. On The CNO Podcast with Dave and Rosanne, hosts Dave Mayer and Rosanne Raso sit down with Chief Nursing Officers to talk honestly about leadership, workforce challenges, and what it truly takes to support nurses in today’s healthcare environment. From staffing solutions to personal leadership journeys, each episode offers practical takeaways and meaningful stories from healthcare leaders who are shaping the future of nursing—one decision at a time.

Episodes

  1. Jul 17

    The CNO Podcast with Joy Peters | Episode 9

    The conversation with Joy Peters covers her journey into nursing, the challenges of leadership, the importance of continuous learning and growth, and the significance of measurable improvement and leadership. Joy's early influences, career choices, and leadership challenges are explored, along with her emphasis on reflective leadership, building a peer group, and the impact of continuous learning. Additionally, the pivotal career moment, setting measurable goals, and real-time learning and improvement are highlighted as key themes. The conversation highlights the importance of real-time problem-solving and huddles for improvement in healthcare. It emphasizes the role of leadership and accountability in driving positive change and achieving significant results.Takeaways* Leadership and Reflective Practice* Continuous Learning and Growth Real-time problem-solving* Leadership and accountabilityChapters* 00:00 The Journey to Nursing* 11:22 Leadership and Reflection* 25:51 Measurable Improvement and Leadership

  2. Jul 7

    The CNO Podcast with Donna Kirker | Episode 10

    Join us as we dive into the world of Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) with Donna Kirker, CNO of Glen Falls Hospital. Discover her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to leadership, and learn how she navigates the challenges of healthcare management.Key takeaways:* The importance of shared governance in nursing leadership.* Strategies for improving nurse retention and job satisfaction.* Insights on achieving Magnet designation during the pandemic.* The role of mentorship in career advancement.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Donna Kirker's nursing journey01:58 Transitioning from bedside to management03:42 The importance of mentorship10:04 Challenges in nursing leadership12:26 Achieving Magnet designation15:05 Creating a supportive work environmentWhat's your biggest challenge in nursing leadership? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more insights on nursing leadership and management!#NursingLeadership #CNO #HealthcareManagement

  3. Jun 24

    The CNO Podcast with Kathy Degenstein-Gartman | Episode 8

    The conversation covers the journey of Kathy Degenstein-Gartman from a charge nurse to a Chief Nursing Officer, highlighting her experiences, challenges, and achievements. It also explores the differences in leadership roles in hospitals of varying sizes and the operational strategies employed to drive improvement and accountability in patient care. The conversation covers the development of charge nurses, creating a culture of accountability, growth and leadership, building new units and facilities, and the importance of continuous learning and improvement. Key takeaways include the significance of accountability and leadership, as well as the value of continuous learning and improvement in healthcare leadership.Takeaways* Leadership in Nursing* Adapting to Different Hospital Sizes Accountability and Leadership* Continuous Learning and ImprovementChapters* 00:00 Introduction and Background* 06:11 Becoming a CNO* 15:11 Leadership in Different Hospital Sizes* 24:54 Operational Strategies and Accountability* 31:12 Creating a Culture of Accountability* 39:38 Building New Units and Facilities* 46:54 Continuous Learning and Improvement

  4. Jun 8

    The CNO Podcast with Tina Pate | Episode 6

    The conversation covers the journey of Tina Pate, a Chief Nursing Officer of Great Plains Health, from her transition from bedside nursing to management, her path to the CNO role, addressing workforce challenges, and the process of hiring and culture building. It provides insights into leadership transitions and career growth in the nursing field. The conversation covers key themes of hiring and team building, empowerment and autonomy, and advocacy and networking.Tina Pate discusses the importance of hiring candidates who can keep up with the pace, greet people, and show enthusiasm. Additionally, she shares her approach to empowering and supporting her team, allowing them to make mistakes and succeed. Furthermore, Tina highlights the significance of advocacy and networking in the nursing profession, focusing on workforce development and the need for non-traditional nursing programs.Takeaways* Leadership Transition* Career Growth Hiring and Team Building* Empowerment and Autonomy* Advocacy and Networking

  5. May 18

    The CNO Podcast with Robert Fisher | Episode 7

    The podcast features a conversation with Rob Fisher, the CNO of Whittier Hospital, discussing the challenges of hiring and retention in the nursing field. Rob shares his background, the hospital's overview, patient care continuum, and strategies for addressing staffing challenges. Additionally, he discusses collaboration with nursing schools and career fairs as a recruitment strategy. The conversation covers the transition from nursing assistant to RN, recruitment strategies, presenting well in interviews, competitive salaries and benefits, retention strategies, building a supportive work culture, transformational leadership, and future goals for development plans.Takeaways* Hiring and Retention* Collaboration with Nursing Schools Recruitment strategies for new nurses* Creating a supportive and engaging work cultureChapters* 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview* 05:35 Whittier Hospital Overview and Community Impact* 10:38 Strategies for Hiring and Retention* 42:47 Future Goals and Development Plans

  6. Apr 26

    The CNO Podcast with Joben Rieth | Episode 5

    The CNO podcast features a conversation with Joben Rieth, a four-time CNO and CEO, discussing the transition from bedside nursing to management, the importance of relational leadership, and the impact of culture on patient outcomes. Joben shares insights on evaluating new job opportunities and the significance of aligning with an organization's values and mission. The conversation covers Joben Rieth's experiences as a healthcare leader, focusing on leadership, relationship-building, and operational excellence. Joben shares insights on forming good relationships with C-level peers, navigating matrix relationships, and implementing patient experience initiatives. He also discusses his approach to culture change and shares recommendations for leadership and healthcare staffing solutions.

  7. Mar 14

    The CNO Podcast with Linda Cole

    The conversation with Linda Cole on the CNO podcast covers Linda's nursing journey, transition to management, leadership in emergency services, project management and leadership, proving leadership potential, communication and engagement, Magnet certification journey, and collecting feedback and engagement. The key takeaways from the conversation are the importance of engagement at the bottom and the value of saying yes to opportunities. The conversation highlights the importance of shared leadership, effective communication strategies, and building a culture of mutual respect within a healthcare organization. It emphasizes the role of frontline nurses in providing valuable insights and the significance of understanding the 'why' behind decisions. The discussion also touches on the use of Facebook Live for internal communication and the importance of developing personal relationships with C-suite executives.

  8. Feb 7

    The CNO Podcast with Angela Gary

    In this episode, Angela Gary, CNO Northeast Georgia Medical Center- Braselton & Barrow, shares her journey from bedside nursing to leadership. She discusses the importance of feedback, building trust, and empowering frontline staff. Angela emphasizes the need for effective communication and engagement strategies to improve unit performance. She also highlights the significance of shared governance and managing up in leadership roles. As she looks to the future, Angela shares her goals for achieving Magnet designation and her commitment to continuous learning and growth in her career.

    The CNO Podcast with Angela Gary

  9. Jan 10

    The CNO Podcast with Melissa Rouse

    In this conversation, Melissa Rouse discusses her initiative to create a sense of community among hospital staff. These gatherings allow staff from different shifts to engage with each other and provide feedback on their work environment. Melissa emphasizes the importance of being present and approachable to foster open communication and improve workplace culture.

    The CNO Podcast with Melissa Rouse
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Great nursing leadership starts with real conversations. On The CNO Podcast with Dave and Rosanne, hosts Dave Mayer and Rosanne Raso sit down with Chief Nursing Officers to talk honestly about leadership, workforce challenges, and what it truly takes to support nurses in today’s healthcare environment. From staffing solutions to personal leadership journeys, each episode offers practical takeaways and meaningful stories from healthcare leaders who are shaping the future of nursing—one decision at a time.

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    The CNO Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
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