In this episode we're joined by Charlene Platon of Stanford Health Care (SHC). We talk about a nurse hackathon to tackle human health problems, advice for nurses looking to get into leadership, using LinkedIn for professional development, the “not just a nurse” mentality, incentivizing a culture of innovation and how to encourage nurses to stay in the sector.   For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

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The Frontline Are Your Advocates with Charlene Platon

In this episode we're joined by Michael Sandler, the current Executive Director for the Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). We talk about creating a common vision across associations, managing the itchy-scratchy places, navigating the “nurses eat their young” culture, general vs. specialized training for NPs and leadership programs for early career nurses. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

The Value of Autonomous Practice with Michael Sandler

Today on the podcast we're joined by nurse educator, trainer and speaker, Kelly Hallock. We talk about transitioning into leadership training, the value of interviewing, how to unlock leadership potential, changes for nurses during year of the nurse and much more.  For full show notes and resources go to NurseLeaders.ca/podcast

Using Your Influence On Purpose with Kelly Hallock

Today on the podcast we're joined by Paul Wright to discuss how considering our patients' lived experience can improve their care, the End PJ Paralysis movement, quality improvement initiatives, standing up for yourself and more. For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Considering Lived Experience with Paul Wright

Today on the podcast we're joined by Catherine Burger who with over 30 years of nursing experience has moved into starting her own business, Nurse Leader Mastermind. We talk about the value of career coaching, the non-traditional paths nurses can take and how to highlight our voices and the trust factor of nurses.  For more resources and show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Nurses Make The Best Disruptors with Catherine Burger

Today on the podcast we're joined by the two CNA President-Elect candidates to talk about their respective visions, the changes they'd like to see made to CNA, how they plan to attract more members, how they hope to amplify the voice of nurses and the legacy they hope to leave.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Meet Your CNA President-Elect Candidates (BONUS)

Today on the podcast we're joined by Dr Sharrica Miller. Dr Miller is an inspiring guest who shares the importance of nurses being advocates in the community, her views on how we can adjust transition-to-practice so more nurses thrive, how nurses can be entrepreneurial, expanding our reach and influence and much more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Nurse Entrepreneurship, Influence and Advocacy with Dr Sharrica Miller

Today on the podcast we are honoured to be joined by Mike Villeneuve, RN MSc, the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Nurses Association. With four decades of progressive experience, Mike has participated in health care delivery as a nursing attendant, staff RN, nurse-in-charge in a remote First Nation, clinical instructor, clinical nurse specialist, manager, researcher, lecturer, consultant, author and administrator. As CEO, he leads CNA’s operations which include 139,000 members across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories and the headquarters team in Ottawa. In his role, he is leading implementation of a forward-leaning vision for professional nursing in Canada and the services needed in the future at CNA to support that transformation. Episode Highlights We start by talking about Mike’s early introduction to nursing through his mother and go on to discuss: * How the CNA advocates for the profession * The importance of volunteering on boards * Taking advantage of workshop opportunities * How not only doctors provide primary care * Policy solutions for the next generation of nurses * Speaking with confidence on a particular subject

Public Trust is Our Superpower with Mike Villeneuve

Today on the podcast we are joined by Howard Catton, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). We have a great conversation that includes his message for nurses during COVID-19, the importance of getting involved in your associations, pushing governments for firmer commitments to support the profession, his vision for the global future of the profession and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

How to Be Part of the Conversation in Nursing with Howard Catton

Today on the podcast we have a return guest, Sheena Howard RN. Sheena is the creator of the love-led leadership philosophy, promoting belonging, acceptance and dignity between all people. In this episode we talk about how that applies in a COVID-19 world when we're physically distanced, burning out, feeling a variety of emotions and more.  For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast  

Love-Led Leadership in the Time of COVID-19 with Sheena Howard

In this extra special episode of the podcast, we've brought many of our past guests and distinguished nurse leaders to the mic to share messages of hope, resilience and motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A Message of Hope From Nurses to Nurses During COVID-19

Today I'm very excited to bring you our first non-nurse as a guest. Drew Dudley is an international speaker, best known for his TED Talk on Lollipop moments. He was an inspiration as I prepared my remarks for Not 'Just' a Nurse Day, so I'm glad to bring you this interview.  We talk about how the word 'just' diminishes our impact, how leadership is about creating moments, values driving your actions, focusing on being vs. doing and much more.  Go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast for full show notes.

Focus on Your To-Be List Instead of Your To-Do List with Drew Dudley

Today we are talking about the importance as leaders, and frankly as human beings, of gratitude and appreciation. A few years ago this quote really stood out to me: what if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you were grateful for today? We have the ability to change our brains and our mindset when we prioritize gratitude. I talk about how I did it, how it’s impacted my life, and how you can do it also.  For journal prompts go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast 

Coffee Break #3 Gratitude and Appreciation

Tim Guest is the President-elect of the Canadian Nurses Association.  Tim is a Registered Nurse with a BScN from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management with Specialization in Leadership from Royal Roads University.  Tim has over 28 years of experience in the Canadian health care system, from clinician to senior executive, in Alberta and Nova Scotia including rural, urban and academic/tertiary settings.  Tim’s portfolios have included program responsibility for Medicine, Emergency, Critical Care, Trauma, Ambulatory Care, Surgical Services, Pathology/Laboratory, Endoscopy, Diagnostic Imaging, Mental Health, Maternal/Child services, Rehabilitation, Pastoral Care, Home Care and Population health, and access and flow. Tim is an accreditation surveyor with Accreditation Canada. He has also been a board member of the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia, and has an adjunct appointment with the Dalhousie University School of Nursing. Episode Highlights We start by talking about Tim’s nursing journey which began in small town rural Alberta and took him places he couldn’t have imagined before exploring: The difference in the experience and trajectory of being a male in a primarily female dominated industry How to navigate career changes outside of your control (layoffs, position eliminations) What everyday leadership actually looks like A plan of action in nurses seeking national or provincial leadership roles Ways to be political engaged as a nurse How to shake the “Just a Nurse: mentality What issues or social justice platforms nurses can collectively put their voices behind   Key Points Don’t back away from a challenge There’s never going to be a perfect time Grab hold of what fundamentally moves you and use it as a catalyst to get you involved with the world 

Nursing in a World Outside of Your Control with Tim Guest

Carolyn Hoffman is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters in Nursing who has senior leadership experience in hospital operations, provincial government, nursing regulation and quality improvement in healthcare; all with a focus on patient safety. She was most recently the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association and was previously the SVP, Quality & Healthcare Improvement for Alberta Health Services, the largest health region in the country. In 2004, Carolyn was one of the first employees of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute where she was Director of Operations (Ontario to British Columbia). Her key responsibilities included internal lead for the development and launch of the Safer Healthcare Now! National Campaign. Carolyn is a co-author of the Tool for the Concise Analysis of Patient Safety Incidents (2016), Canadian Incident Analysis Framework (2012); the lead author of the 2008 consultation paper on the Development of a Canadian Adverse Event Reporting and Learning System; and co-author of the Canadian Root Cause Analysis Framework (2006) as well as the Canadian Patient Safety Dictionary (2003). Her current role is President and Chief Executive Office for the Institute for the Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP). Episode Highlights We start by talking about the beginning of her nursing career and that ‘first tap on the shoulder’ that lead her to education before exploring: Her expanding awareness of systems for patient safety that became a passion and driving force for the rest of her career The educator role and how to approach finding roles for yourself in that sphere What’s required and the day-to-day in working in patient safety The importance of having a support network The right attitude for change in the nurses’ career and the nursing profession Key Points 1. Ask questions 2. It is essential that you know and believe in yourself and take forward your experience, education and intention forward with confidence 3. Be as authentic and engaged in the patient-client relationship as you can   For full show notes go to http://nurseleaders.ca/podcast

Every Nurse a Leader with Carolyn Hoffman

The podcast for nurse leaders who are ready to shift their thinking from "just a nurse" to claim their position as a powerful agent for change. Join host, Amy Deagle, the Founder and CEO of the International Network of Nurse Leaders, as she interviews nurse leaders from across the country to talk about their personal journeys in leadership, and their advice for nurses wishing to be proactive in their careers.

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