First Best Nurse

During mental health awareness month, it is important that we take time for our own well-being. Hear from some of the experts at Advocate Health about what we are doing organizationally.

This episode features thoughts and reflections from 3 Advocate Health newly graduated RNs: Samantha Lavoie, Venitta Craig, and Jherica Kirkland, who noted "becoming a nurse saves you".

In this episode, Carmen and Stephanie interview the new CNE for Atrium Health. Dr. Janice Walker shares about her extensive nursing career and accomplishments.

This episode features some Advocate Health leaders in workplace violence mitigaton - Dr. Jason Stopyra and Jennifer Ziccardi-Colson.

Hear how nurses at Advocate Health partnered with Doody to make publication a reality.

Carmen and Stephanie continue the conversation at the ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence Conference 2023 with more brief interviews of nurses across Advocate Health.

Part one of Live from Chicago - Carmen and Stephanie interview Advocate Health nurses in attendance at the 2023 ANCC Magnet and Pathways Conference. This is a very energetic series of mini-interviews. We hope you enjoy them!

Our guest, Patricia Mook, SVP of nursing operations and professional development for Advocate Health, discusses what is happening across the nation with nursing. She also brings forth the importance of leadership and advocacy. This is a can't miss episode!

Another great dialogue with nursing leaders, featuring Peggy Harris, Jakkie Opollo, and Brandi Newman.

In this "don't miss" episode, Dr. Carmen Shaw and Stephanie McDonald spend some time with nursing professional development expert Donna Wright. Donna shares pearls from her career and her competency model.