ACNL in Action: Lessons in Nursing Leadership

How to Build a Culture Nurses Don't Want to Leave

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Nurse turnover is one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare leadership, and one of the clearest signals an organization sends about its culture. So how do you build a culture nurses don't want to leave?

In this episode, Charlene talks with Cheryl Reinking, Chief Nursing Officer at El Camino Health, which recently earned its fifth Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, placing it among fewer than 2% of hospitals nationwide. Cheryl has spent nearly four decades at El Camino, and she walks through what 20 years of sustained Magnet excellence actually looks like at the manager and frontline level, including how the organization brought its post-COVID turnover rate from a peak of 12.7% back below 5%.

We also get into the business case: how Cheryl uses her hospital foundation to fund retention pilots, what she puts in an ROI plan, and what kinds of recognition actually move the needle versus the kinds that don't.

What's covered:

(00:58) What it takes to sustain Magnet designation over 20 years
(02:59) What Magnet looks like in practice at the manager and frontline level
(07:30) A nurse manager's typical Tuesday morning at El Camino
(09:25) Software platforms and the role of a dedicated nurse retention specialist
(14:00) How El Camino brought turnover back below 5% after the pandemic
(17:15) Building the business case for retention investments
(21:18) Recognition that moves the needle vs. recognition that doesn't
(23:30) What Cheryl wishes she'd known earlier about retention

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Cheryl Reinking, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, DipACLM — Chief Nursing Officer, El Camino Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylreinking/

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month.

Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

APRNs Are Ready to Fill the Gaps. Are Health Systems Ready for Them?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Advanced practice nurses are trained to fill critical gaps in care, from rural surgery to behavioral health to primary care. But many health systems don't fully understand what APRNs can do, where they can practice, or how to support them effectively.

In this episode, Charlene talks with Surani Hayre-Kwan, Sheree Scott, and Elizabeth Pulatie, three advanced practice nurses from across different specialties. They talk about what APRNs actually do, the barriers limiting their practice, what's in the legislative pipeline, and what nurse leaders can do right now to better support their APRN colleagues.

Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guests: Surani Hayre-Kwan, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, FACHE, FAANP Sheree Scott, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN Elizabeth Pulatie, DHA, MSN, BSN, CRNA

About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month.

Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

AI Won’t Replace Nurses, But It Will Change Their Work w/Nerissa Ambers & Carlene Lugtu

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:39:00 -0000

Artificial intelligence is already changing nursing workflows, but many healthcare systems are making decisions without nursing leadership at the table.

In this episode, Charlene talks with Nerissa Ambers and Carlene Lugtu, Director and Manager, respectively, of the Health Informatics Transformation Team at Stanford Medicine. They talk about why nursing leadership matters in the AI space and how nurses can help shape technology that supports patient care. Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guests:

Nerissa Ambers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerissa-ambers-0510486/) Carlene Lugtu MCiM, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlene-lugtu/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month.

Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LGBTQ+ Health Equity 101 w/Shannon Whittington

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Shannon Whittington, a nurse consultant and LGBTQ+ expert who helps educate healthcare organizations to better understand their patients and employees. They discuss some of the invisible barriers to healthcare that LGBTQ+ folks face, how lack of LGBTQ+ competence on the part of healthcare workers can affect patient trust, disclosure, and ultimately health outcomes, and what nurse leaders can do to create healthy environments for LGBTQ+ patients and staff. Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guest: Dr. Shannon Whittington, DNP, MSN, RN, CCM (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwhittington/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month.

Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Biggest Healthcare Legislation in 2025 w/Surani Hayre-Kwan & Alice Martanegara

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:15:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Drs. Surani Hayre-Kwan and Alice Martanegara, members of ACNL's Health Policy Committee. They've been following all the most important healthcare legislation this year, both at the state level in California as well as nationally, and to give an update on what's been happening and what to keep an eye on in 2026.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guests: Surani Hayre-Kwan, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, FAANP, FACHE (https://www.suranihayrekwan.com/)

Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-martanegara-3b586216/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month.

Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Gun Safety in Healthcare w/Jessica Cheverie & Mark Reed

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:39:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Jessica Cheverie, MSN, RN, and Mark Reed, MBA, CHPA. Jessica is Director of Clinical Services at TRL Systems, a leading fire and life safety and security systems integrator in Southern California. Mark is Executive Director of Campus Support Operations at City of Hope, responsible for the planning, direction, and coordination of support activities, including security, all throughout the hospital campus. Mark was previously the Senior Manager of Enterprise Security Operations at City of Hope. Jessica and Mark are both uniquely knowledgeable about hospital security operations, making them the perfect people to talk to about the different facets of gun safety in healthcare settings.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guests: Jessica Cheverie, MSN, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicacheverie/)

Mark Reed, MBA, CHPA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-t-reed/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Nursing Leadership Pipeline w/Kat Ascensio-Holmes

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:02:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Kat Ascencio-Holmes RN, CNOR, BSN, MHA, Chief Nursing Officer for Sutter Health. Kat is responsible for executive nursing leadership and workforce development for over 16,000 nurses throughout Sutter's dozens of hospitals and clinics, making her the perfect person to talk to about workforce development and the leadership pipeline.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Guest: Kat Ascencio-Holmes RN, CNOR, BSN, MHA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-ascencio-holmes-rn-cnor-bsn-mha-62a679139/)

About the show:

Revitalizing Rural Nursing w/Nikaella Mariano

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Nikaella Mariano, a nursing student at the University of San Francisco, who recently presented at ACNL’s annual conference on strategies for revitalizing rural nursing. Nikaella is here to talk about the situation with rural nursing, why this topic is so important to our communities, and how we might improve things.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠⁠)

Guest:

Nikaella Mariano

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠⁠.

Your Story Matters w/Shiloh Williams

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:11:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Shiloh Williams, Assistant Professor at San Diego State University School of Nursing and National Rural Health Association Fellow. Dr. Williams shares her journey from bedside nursing to health policy advocacy, sparked by her frustration with repeatedly putting "band-aids" on systemic healthcare problems in her rural community. She discusses how she overcame the intimidation of health policy by joining ACNL's Health Policy Committee and attending policy meetings in Washington, D.C. Charlene and Dr. Williams explore why nurses' voices and patient stories are crucial in policy decisions, how different nursing roles prepare professionals for advocacy work, and practical ways nurses can get involved in health policy at local, state, and national levels.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠⁠@charleneplaton⁠⁠)

Guest:

Shiloh Williams, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CNE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shiloh-williams-4b903b7b/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠⁠acnl.org⁠⁠.

Succession Planning w/Molly Rodriguez

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Molly Rodriguez, Senior Program Manager at Stanford Health Care. Molly recently presented at the ACNL Annual Conference in February on a succession planning tool she and her team developed to identify future leaders. The assessment tool was designed to be able to be completed in just ten minutes and could serve as a model for other organizations looking to improve their own succession planning. Charlene and Molly talk about why succession planning matters, how to identify future nurse leaders, and Molly's advice for other organizations.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (⁠@charleneplaton⁠)

Guest:

Molly Rodriguez, DNP, RN, CNS, AGCNS-BC, Caritas Coach© (https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-rodriguez-dnp-rn-cns-agcns-bc-caritas-coach%C2%A9-164955237/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: ⁠https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving⁠. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at ⁠acnl.org⁠.

Quick Wins for Nurse Leaders w/Tim Darling

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Tim Darling, Co-Founder of Laudio and President of Laudio Insights.

Laudio is a staff relationship management platform that has been instrumental for thousands of nurse leaders in tracking and automating routine management tasks. With so much data on how leaders relate to their staff, Laudio has been able to glean some insights they’ve published into a book, Leader Inspired Work. Tim’s here to talk about what they’ve learned share

some quick wins for nurse leaders.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Tim Darling (https://laudio.com/laudio-insights-leader-inspired-work)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Frontline RN Perspectives on Safe Staffing, Virtual Nursing, and AI w/Anne Herleth

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Anne Herleth, Vice President of Member Insights at the Health Management Academy, which put out a recent report on the results of a survey on frontline perspectives on safe staffing. It’s a must read for anyone in a nurse management role that needs to contend with the often competing priorities of maintaining staff satisfaction while meeting budgets.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Anne Herleth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-herleth-ba735555)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: https://www.acnl.org/circleofgiving. Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

New Year, New Legislation w/Pam Allen and Alice Martanegara

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Pam Allen, MSN, RN, CEN, and Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN, about the host of new healthcare legislation taking effect this year. They discuss AB 977, AB2975, SB963, SB1385, AB1316, and AB 2319. It's a packed episode with lots of important information for healthcare workers, so lock in.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Pam Allen, MSN, RN, CEN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-allen-30795429/)

Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-martanegara-3b586216/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The Future of Nursing w/Bonnie Clipper

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Bonnie Clipper DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy, a self-directed online program designed to help organizations build, launch, and optimize their virtual care delivery models. Dr. Clipper is a nurse futurist and was among the first to recognize the usefulness and importance of virtual nursing as a care model.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Bonnie Clipper DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN (@bonnieclipper)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Workplace Violence w/Marla Poston

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Marla Poston, Director of Patient Care Services at Sharp Healthcare. AB977 and AB2975 are two recently signed bills that address the problem of workplace violence in hospitals. The ACNL Health Policy Committee has been following these bills closely, and Marla is here to talk about the current state of workplace violence and what changes these new bills will bring.

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Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Marla Poston MSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC (@marlapostonmsn)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Leading Through Listening w/Nancy Blake

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Nancy Blake, chair of ACNL’s Healthy Work Environment committee and Chief Nursing Officer at the Los Angeles General Medical Center, formerly known as the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Blake was recently a panelist at the Healthcare in the Age of Personalization Summit, discussing what nursing can teach physicians and CEOs about leadership. She and Charlene discuss the benefits of listening to and acting on staff ideas, the importance of collaboration in decision-making, and the power of accessibility and in-person leadership.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Nancy Blake, PhD, RN, CCRN-K, NHDP-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nablake/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

All About Nurse Staffing w/Sylvain Trepanier

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Sylvain Trepanier, System Chief Nursing Officer at Providence. Sylvain oversees a team of tens of thousands of nurses across a 51-hospital system, making him ideally suited to talk about all the things that go into staffing and recruitment. Charlene and Syl talk about skill mix when building a team, solutions to address the nursing shortage, and technology innovations that can help take the burden off overworked nurses.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Sylvain Trepanier, DNP, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvain-trepanier-dnp-rn-cenp-faonl-faan-79751412)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Cannabis Nursing w/Tanya Scott-Cannady

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:12:54 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Tanya Scott Cannady. Tanya is the Clinical Services Director for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland and is also an executive board member and treasurer for the American Cannabis Nurses Association, advocating for the integration of cannabis therapeutics into patient care. Charlene and Tanya talk about the safety and regulatory issues involved in cannabis nursing, as well as the state of research and evidence-based practice in cannabis nursing.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Tanya Scott Cannady, DNP, MHR, RN, NEA-BC, CPHIMS (tanyascottcannady.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Human Caring Through Healing Haiku w/Janette Moreno

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Janette Moreno, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD- BC, author of the new book Human Caring Through Healing Haiku. Janette has served in some of the top nursing leadership roles at hospitals like Cedars-Sinai and Stanford Children’s Health, in addition to serving on ACNL’s Board of Directors representing our South region. Her new book combines the gentle power of haiku with concepts found in Jean Watson’s Caring Science and Caritas Processes. Charlene and Janette talk about the Caritas Processes and why mindfulness is so important for nurse leaders.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Janette Moreno, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD- BC (janettemoreno.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Personal Branding w/Grant McGaugh

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:03:24 -0000

Charlene talks with Grant McGaugh, CEO of 5 Star BDM and host of the podcast Follow the Brand. Grant is an expert on business strategy and digital marketing, who’s been recognized as a global thought leader. His weekly podcast is one of the top shows on the topic of Personal Branding, and he’s here today to give us a primer. Grant will also be presenting a webinar for ACNL later this month. Visit ACNL.org to learn more.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Grant McGaugh (5 STAR BDM)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

A Nurse's Guide to Networking w/Chibu Nwaobia

Fri, 03 May 2024 17:53:35 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Chibunna Nwaobia, also known as Dr. Chibu. Dr. Chibu has made significant contributions in the field of healthcare leadership and management. As the founder and Executive Director of NursesBond Inc, he has created a platform that serves as a leadership, educational, and social network for healthcare professionals. He and Charlene talk about the importance of networking for nurses, how to build and maintain a personal network, and how to use your personal network for career advancement and professional development.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Chibunna Nwaobia PhD, RN (nursesbond.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Achieving Clinical Excellence w/Teri Sholder

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:58:12 -0000

Charlene talks with Teri Sholder, author of the new book "Ascent to Excellence: A Blueprint for Healthcare Board and Leadership Success". Teri is a seasoned nurse executive specializing in improving health system quality and operational efficiency, with experience across a wide variety of provider settings. She and Charlene talk about the factors that contribute to clinical excellence, from employee engagement, to data-driven decision making, to cultivating a culture of accountability.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Teri Sholder, BSN, MHA, CPC, CPHQ (https://sholderhealth.org/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Healthcare Advocacy w/Pam Allen

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Pam Allen, Government Affairs Representative for Redlands Community Hospital. Pam was previously Director of Emergency Services at Redlands, and she currently serves on ACNL’s Health Policy Committee, working to educate ACNL members on how they can get involved in shaping legislation. Pam and Charlene talk about how she transitioned from a more traditional nursing role to working in government affairs, and share some advice for nurses who are interested in getting involved with health policy.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Pam Allen, MSN, RN, CEN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-allen-30795429/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Peer Support for Healthcare Workers w/Jeremy Fischbach

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Jeremy Fischbach, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Happy, a peer-based mental health service whose mission is to create a more supportive culture by expanding access to mental health care and teaching and inspiring people to better emotionally support each other. Charlene and Jeremy talk about Happy's unique proactive outreach approach and the importance of getting mental health support to those who need it without waiting for them to seek it out on their own.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Jeremy Fischbach (happythemovement.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Keys to Team Building w/Lee Rubin

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Lee Rubin, a keynote speaker who focuses on leading high performing teams. While attending Penn State in college, Lee was Captain of the Penn State football team, and since then he’s worked as a human resources professional at Fortune 500 companies like Merril Lynch and Johnson & Johnson. Lee is a frequent speaker and panelist at corporations, conferences and schools throughout the country. Lee and Charlene talk about the specific keys to team building, how nurse leaders can meet the unique challenges their teams face, and advice for building more diverse teams.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Lee Rubin (leerubinspeaks.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Becoming a Thought Leader w/Denice Brosseau

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Denise Brosseau, CEO of the Thought Leadership Lab, a company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to build more influence, have more impact, and leave a legacy that matters. With over 20 years of experience in the field of leadership, thought leadership, and organizational development, Denise is a respected expert and speaker on the topics of personal branding, thought leadership, change management, and women’s leadership. Charlene and Denise discuss what thought leadership is, why nurses should become thought leaders, and how nurses can leverage their unique expertise to become thought leaders.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Denise Brosseau (thoughtleadershiplab.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Human Centered Leadership w/Kay Kennedy and Susan Campis

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:30:51 -0000

Charlene talks with Kay Kennedy and Susan Campis, two of the three authors of Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare: Evolution of a Revolution (Lucy Leclerc was unable to attend). The book encourages leaders to focus on self-care and mindfulness as a way of improving their ability to care for patients and staff. Kay, Lucy, and Susan are all nurses who have held leadership positions in healthcare organizations in addition to performing research on human-centered leadership. Together, they run uLeadership, a leadership development company that hosts workshops and other services to help nurses grow as leaders.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Kay Kennedy, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-kennedy-b1215063/)

Susan Campis, MSN, RN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-campis-a1a43a102/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Transitioning from the Bedside to the Life Science Industry w/Janice Nissen

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Janice Nissen, a former nurse and healthcare strategist who’s worked for companies like Merck and Abbott Laboratories. Janice serves on the steering committee for the Certified Nurse Medical Affairs Professional program run by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. She’ll be presenting at the Nursing World Conference in a few weeks on the topic of how nurses can prepare for a career in the life science industry, and we get to give you a little sneak peek.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Janice Nissen (@janice-nissen)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Back to School w/Brandon Dominguez

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Brandon Dominguez, author of the new book Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to Fostering Student Success. Brandon is currently an instructor for West Coast University. He’s also long-time member of ACNL and a member of the Nurse Leadership Development committee, as well as a career coach for the California Nursing Student Association. Charlene and Brandon talk about his new book, strategies nurse leaders can implement to enhance their leadership skills, and how new nurses and nursing students can identify and mitigate common challenges they might face.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Brandon Dominguez, DNP, RN, CHSE (domingueznursing.com)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The Patient Experience w/Kevin Kirksey

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Kevin Kirksey, a motivational speaker slated to present at ACNL's Annual Conference in February. Kevin presents to healthcare leaders about his incredible experience as a patient and how hospitals can deliver that to everyone. He and Charlene talk about his own experience, how nurses and other healthcare professionals helped him with the physical and emotional challenges he faced, and the importance of prioritizing patient satisfaction even when clinical outcomes may not be ideal.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Kevin Kirksey (https://kevinkirkseyauthor.com/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Providing Care in a Children's Hospital w/Rhonda Foster

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Rhonda Foster EdD, MPH, MS, RN, NEA-BC, about the unique challenges involved in providing care in a children's hospital. They discuss Rhonda's journey as an experienced nurse and healthcare executive, and what keeps bringing her back to children's care. They also dive into the challenges involved in treating patients that can't always make decisions for themselves, how to provide support for children throughout the stages of development, and what people need to know about children's care versus adult care.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Dr. Rhonda Foster EdD, MPH, MS, RN, NEA-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-r-foster-edd-mph-ms-rn-nea-bc-a6305b14)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Barriers to Healthcare for LGBTQ Populations w/Austin Nation [Rebroadcast]

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Elyse talks with Dr. Austin Nation, professor at Cal State Fullerton and Clinical Administrative Supervisor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Austin presented a study at ACNL’s recent annual program in February exploring healthcare access and experiences for LGBTQ individuals living in Orange County. Elyse and Austin talk about barriers LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to receiving healthcare and mental health services, what kinds of competencies healthcare providers need when assisting LGBTQ+ patients versus heterosexual or cisgender patients, and how Nurse Leaders can learn more about these populations and improve the level of care they receive.

Host:

Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/)

Guests:

Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-nation-phd-rn-phn-bb305a19/)

Organizations mentioned in the episode:

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Human Rights Campaign

Becoming Austin Nation

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Cultivating Resilience w/Tiffany Inness

Fri, 05 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Tiffany Inness DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC. Tiffany recently completed her DNP in Executive Healthcare Leadership and is now a 2023 Human Resources Leadership Fellow at Stanford Children’s Health, where she also serves as co-chair of the CNO Advisory Council. Tiffany has extensive leadership and project management experience, previously completing a Performance Improvement Fellowship, also at Stanford, as well as serving as the Director of Nursing Informatics for the United States Department of Defense. They talk about Tiffany's remarkable journey to becoming a nurse leader and how resilience played a crucial role in her career. They also discuss how leaders can cultivate resilience as a skill in their teams and how this can benefit patient outcomes.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Dr. Tiffany Inness DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffany-inness-dnp-msn-rn-rnc-nic-7187a939/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

A Nurse's Guide to Publishing w/Zachary Krom

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Zachary R. Krom, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NPD-BC. Zach is nurse educator and researcher with 20 years of experience in educational needs assessment, program development, implementation and evaluation for healthcare professionals. Recently, he and a team from ACNL's Research and Evidence-Based Practice committee presented at ACNL's Annual Conference, offering best practices to other nurse researchers on the publishing process from start to finish. Charlene and Zach discuss crucial first steps in the publishing process, how to respond to criticism from readers and other authors, and how to promote the finished product once it's out in the world.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Zachary R. Krom, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NPD-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zachary-r-krom-ph-d-rn-ccrn-chse-npd-bc-3a9a4b90/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The Importance of Advocacy w/Marketa Houskova

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Marketa Houskova, Executive Director of ANA\C. They talk about the role of advocacy in advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes, strategies for successful advocacy efforts at the state and national level, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy, and much more.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP, MAIA, BA, RN (@marketahouskova)

RN Day at the Capitol:

https://www.anacalifornia.org/event-details/2023-rn-day-at-the-capitol-virtual

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

AB890 Changes w/Surani Hayre-Kwan

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Surani Hayre-Kwan, Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence within the Sutter Health System, about AB890, a California bill that will go into effect soon and will have an impact on Nurse Practitioners. They talk about what changes the bill will make, what effect it will have on Nurse Practitioners and their patients, and how nurse leaders can prepare.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Surani Hayre-Kwan, MBA, NP, FACHE, FAANP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/surani-hayre-kwan-115ab631/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Special Presentation: Healthcare's MissingLogic®️ w/Dr. Kimberly Long

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The podcast is on hiatus this week, but we wanted to bring you a true example of ACNL itself in action.

ACNL CEO Dr. Kimberly Long was a guest on the Healthcare’s MissingLogic podcast this week. MissingLogic was a guest on our own podcast earlier this year, and Tracy and Michelle have a great interview with Dr. Long as they talk about her journey as a leader and what lessons she has for emerging leaders building resilience. What follows is the episode in full. We hope you’ll check it out, and we’ll see you next month!

Fighting Health Misinformation w/Tayah Wozniak

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:39:29 -0000

Charlene talks with Tayah Wozniak, Assistant Professor of Public Health & Healthcare Administration at Concordia University. Tayah's research focuses on health misinformation, specifically strategies to combat health misinformation within the relationship between patients and providers.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Tayah Wozniak, PhD, MPH (@dr-annamvaldez)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Revisiting DEI w/Anna Valdez

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Anna Valdez, Chair of the Nursing Department at Sonoma State University. Dr. Valdez's research is particularly focused on DEI, bias, and health equity. They talk about racism in nursing, how it affects patients as well as nurses themselves, and what leaders can do to acknowledge racism in the profession and their own organizations.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, CEN, CNE, CFRN, FAEN, FAADN, (@tayahreneawozniak)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

A Lifetime of Nurse Leadership w/Deloras Jones

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Deloras Jones about her incredible career spanning almost 60 years. They discuss some of the insights Deloras regarding difficulties currently facing the profession, what are some of the biggest changes she's seen over the decades, and what advice she has for nurses just starting in their careers.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Deloras Jones, MSN

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Providing Emergency Services at Burning Man w/Kate Gonnella

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Elyse talks with Kate Gonnella, Chief of Emergency Services at Burning Man, a yearly festival where close to 80,000 people gather in the Black Rock Desert, where temperatures can soar over 100 degrees during the day and dip below freezing at night. Kate's Emergency Services Department, along with the entire festival, is built from the ground up every year and fully dismantled just a few days later. Elyse and Kate talk about how she got involved in such a unique position, the challenges associated with running a team in a remote and temporary location, the planning that goes into construction of the department every year, and how listeners can learn more about volunteering.

Host:

Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/)

Guests:

Kate Gonnella, MSN, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-gonnella-16b82225/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Barriers to Healthcare for LGBTQ Populations w/Austin Nation

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Host:

Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/)

Guests:

Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-nation-phd-rn-phn-bb305a19/)

Organizations mentioned in the episode:

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Human Rights Campaign

Becoming Austin Nation

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Finding Joy in Work w/Lee Galuska

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Lee Galuska, Director of Nursing Practice, Education and Research for UCLA Health. Lee oversees the professional development and lifelong learning opportunities for more than 4,500 nurses, the nursing evidence-based practice and research programs, and the Magnet Recognition process. Lee and Charlene discuss why it’s important for nurses to find meaning in their work, what we can say to nurses who think enjoying their work is just another obligation, and of course, how we as organizations, managers, and individuals can bring more joy and meaning to the profession.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guests:

Lee Galuska, PhD, RN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lee-galuska-65421414/)

Resources mentioned in the episode:

https://nam.edu/systems-approaches-to-improve-patient-care-by-supporting-clinician-well-being/

https://nam.edu/initiatives/clinician-resilience-and-well-being/national-plan-for-health-workforce-well-being/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32773178/

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The Value of Mentorship w/Be1Support1

Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Guest host Elyse Shelger talks with Jeneva Gularte-Rinaldo and Tip Tilton, nurse mentors with Be1Support1, an organization that aims to establish and operate a volunteer-based mentorship program to promote the health and wellbeing of nursing students, new graduates, and nurses transitioning into a new role or department throughout their personal and professional development. Jeneva and Tip are representing a team that studied the impact of mentorship on new nurses, how it helped build their confidence and resiliency and decreased their likelihood of leaving the profession.

Host:

Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/)

Guests:

Jeneva Gularte-Rinaldo, PhD, RN

Tip Tilton, MSN, RN (@tip-tilton)

Learn more about Be1Support1 at be1support1.com.

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Leadership Survival Bootcamp w/MissingLogic

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, co-founders of the leadership coaching firm MissingLogic. They talk about what's missing in healthcare and leadership training -- the "Missing Logic" -- as well as how the pandemic has affected the levels of burnout in the industry, what kinds of coaching leaders are looking for now, and their advice for nurses considering leaving the profession.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guests:

Tracy Christopherson, PhD, RRT (@tracy-christopherson)

Michelle Troseth, MSN, RN, FNAP, FAAN (@michelletroseth

Join the early interest list for MissingLogic's June Leadership Survival Bootcamp: https://www.trainingmissinglogic.com/LSBC-june-2022-IL_ACNL

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Learning to Delegate w/Calah Raab

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Calah Raab, whose DNP project focuses on nurses’ attitudes and preparedness toward delegation to Nursing Assistant Personnel. Charlene and Calah talk about the risks and liabilities of delegating to unlicensed personnel, the temptation to do everything and the difficulty of giving up control, and how delegating properly can reduce stress for everyone on the team.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Calah Raab, BSN, RN, PHN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calah-raab-a8b49740/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The Cost of Medical Errors w/Steve Chinn

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:42:57 -0000

Charlene talks with Steve Chinn, Clinical Associate Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine. Steve has spent most of his career working in quality management and regulatory compliance, most recently working as the Administrative Director of Quality Management, Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs at Stanford Healthcare. Steve makes the case that there are other costs of medical errors borne by hospitals that nurse leaders and other administrators need to be aware of.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Steven D. Chinn, DPM, MS, MBA, FACHE, CJCP, CPHQ, CPPS (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-chinn-402b691b/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Trauma-informed Care w/Dani Milliken

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Guest host Elyse Shelger talks with Dani Milliken, Director of Clinical Services and Director of the Mental Health Inpatient Center at CHOC Children's. Elyse and Dani talk about some of the challenges with working in children's mental health and how trauma-informed care can build patient trust and lead to better and more lasting outcomes.

Host:

Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/)

Guest:

Dani Milliken DHA, MS, BSN, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dani-milliken-dha-ms-bsn-rn-75199313a/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Health Policy and Legislation w/Surani Hayre-Kwan

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Surani Hayre-Kwan, Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence within the Sutter Health System, about how nurses can get involved in health policy and legislation. Surani talks about how nurses can get started effecting change at the state level and what bills are coming up that nurses should look out for. She also teases some information about ACNL's upcoming Health Policy Certificate Program.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Surani Hayre-Kwan, MBA, NP, FACHE, FAANP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/surani-hayre-kwan-115ab631/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Leading With Levity w/Karyn Buxman

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Karyn Buxman, author of the book, "Lead with Levity: Strategic Humor for Leaders". Karyn is not only a nurse, but also an international speaker, successful author, and neurohumorist (living at the intersection of humor and the brain). More than 500 organizations, including NASA, the Mayo Clinic, the Million Dollar Roundtable and Cigna, have hired Karyn to entertain, educate and inspire their people.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Karyn Buxman, MS, RN, CSP, CPAE (@karynbuxman)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

Serving on a Board of Directors w/Laurie Benson

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Laurie Benson, Executive Director of the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC). NOBC recently achieved its goal of 10,000 board seats held by nurses nationwide. Charlene and Laurie talk about how NOBC accomplished that goal, what's next for the organization, and how nurses can best get involved to bring their expert voices to the forefront.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Laurie Benson, MSN, RN (@lauriebenson)

Learn more about NOBC at nursesonboardscoalition.org.

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.

The State of Nursing Education w/Mary Wickman

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Dr. Mary Wickman, Faculty Emeritus for the Department of Nursing at Vanguard University and Immediate Past President of the California Association of Colleges of Nursing. Mary shares insights from the recent joint conference between CACN and the California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. Charlene and Mary also talk about the nursing shortage crisis, what problems students and schools are facing, and potential solutions.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Dr. Mary Wickman, Ph.D, MSN, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wickman-48200b5b/)

Organizations Mentioned:

California Association of Colleges of Nursing

California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion w/Anitra Williams & Sharon Goldfarb

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Drs. Anitra Williams and Sharon Goldfarb. Anitra is Director of Nursing Operations at Dignity Health St. Joseph's and Sharon is President of the California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. Anitra and Sharon talk about their experiences as minority women in healthcare as well as the importance of challenging the status quo and bringing better care to underserved communities.

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Dr. Anitra Williams, DNP, PHN, CCRN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-anitra-williams-dnp-phn-ccrn-611b00132/)

Sharon Goldfarb DNP, RN, FNP-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-goldfarb-dnp-rn-fnp-bc-084b575/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org .

Impact of COVID on Hospitals and Clinics w/Joe Demont

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Joe Demont, CFO at Open Door Community Health Centers. Open Door has a dozen health centers across the Northern California region, serving over 50,000 patients a year, and Joe has been their CFO during a particularly challenging time for nonprofits and healthcare providers more generally. They talk about the impact COVID has had on Open Door, both in terms of finances and the practices they've had to adopt to meet the changing needs of their patient population. Then Charlene asks Joe how nurses with budgetary responsibilities can develop a better relationship with their hospital's CFO.

Organizations Mentioned:

Open Door Community Health Centers

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton )

Guest:

Joe Demont, MS, MBA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-demont-ms-mba-cpa-fache-fhfma-68510117/)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast. Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org .

Managing and Framing Your Public Image w/Kimberley Goode

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Charlene talks with Kimberley Goode, the Vice President of External Affairs at Blue Shield during the tumultuous days of the pandemic. Kimberley brings her expertise from a long career in corporate communications to discuss how healthcare companies can manage and frame their public images, and what role nurses play as communicators, both with the public and internally.

Organizations Mentioned:

Blue Shield of California

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Kimberley Goode (@kimberleygoode)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast. Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org.

Impact of Organizational Culture on Organizational Success w/James Jackson

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:15:00 -0000

Charlene talks with James Jackson, Interim CEO of the Alameda Health System. James addresses the tumultuous year AHS had last year, and his efforts to bring different constituencies together. He also discusses the important role leaders play in building trust within their units, and how to measure the impact culture is having on orginzational outcomes.

Organizations Mentioned:

Alameda Health System

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

James Jackson (linkedin.com/in/james-jackson-764bba4 and twitter.com/jetjacksonmph)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast. Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org.

Note: Due to technical issues with Apple Podcasts, this episode may be appearing on a different date than usual.

Transitioning to an Executive Role w/Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:08:08 -0000

Charlene talks with Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo, Chief Nursing Officer at Providence St. John's in Santa Monica. Giancarlo shares his story of how he went from wanting to be a priest to a doctor but ultimately found his calling in nursing. Giancarlo gives advice on networking and mentorships for nurses who are looking to transition into executive roles or maybe haven't decided yet.

Organizations Mentioned:

Association of California Nurse Leaders
American Nurses Association/California
American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Host:

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton)

Guest:

Giancarlo Lyle-Edrosolo DNP, RN, CNL, NE-BC, CCRN-CMC, PHN, CPhT (@edrosolo)

About the show:

ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast. Learn more about ACNL at acnl.org.

The State of the Nursing Workforce w/Garrett Chan

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:35:05 -0000

Charlene chats with Dr. Garrett Chan, CEO of HealthImpact, about where the California nusing workforce is at as we look forward to a post-COVID world.

To learn more about HealthImpact, visit their website at https://healthimpact.org/.

Part 2: Who's Taking Care of You While You're Taking Care of Everyone Else

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:03:15 -0000

Shelley Johnson is the Director of Critical Care Services at NorthBay Healthcare. The first case of community-spread Coronavirus in the United States -- "patient zero" -- occurred in Vacaville, California, and NorthBay was the first hospital to treat that individual. Shelley's team developed a command center to deal with the surge of patients they would soon treat. In part 2 of this podcast, Shelley will share the strategies she and her team developed to manage workflows and decrease stress for front-line healthcare workers.

Part 1: Who's Taking Care of You While You're Taking Care of Everyone Else

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:59:14 -0000

In this 2-part series from our Quality, Safety, and Engagement Committee, Drs. Ginger Manss and Shelley Johnson discuss strategies for nurses to take care of themselves and their teams while managing the COVID-19 crisis.

Ginger Manss is the QSE Chair and Chief Nursing Officer of Community Medical Centers in Stockton. In part 1 she will discuss tips for the "Home You". These self-care tips are designed to help nurses decompress after long and stressful days at work, as well as manage the difficulties of living in quarantine.