Amplify Nursing

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Oronde McClain, a Stoneleigh Fellow & Director of Survivor Connection at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. In this episode Oronde shares his journey as a gun violence survivor and his advocacy work. He created Survivor Connection; a program that helps journalists access firsthand survivor perspectives while educating survivors on media literacy. His work aims to bridge the gap between media and affected communities, ensuring accurate and empathetic reporting. McClain hopes to expand this model to other cities to improve gun violence reporting and support survivors in sharing their stories. 

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Dr. Cat Russell, a U.S. Army veteran, nurse and current postdoctoral fellow with the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania researching perinatal and reproductive health and health care access for U.S. active-duty servicewomen and veterans.  

In this episode we discuss Cat’s journey from serving in the Army, working in a fast paced emergency department, to then researching gaps in reproductive healthcare for servicewomen. With Dr. Holly Harner, Cat is developing a secure & anonymous online resource to educate servicewomen on reproductive health resources. Their project, Camo Care, supported by Penn Nursing’s Innovation Accelerator, is set to launch soon. They aim to navigate evolving policies and ensure military women have the knowledge and access they need. 

Today on Amplify Nursing we talk with Andrea Jaramillo, a Hospice Nurse, urban farmer and certified forest therapy guide who founded Forest Nurse. Forest Nurse aims to connect nature with humans by offering guided, intentional and beautifully crafted forest therapy sessions in a reciprocal and relational manner. 

Forest therapy is an immersive nature experience that guides you on a gentle journey to reawaken your senses and connection with nature and self. 

 In this episode we discuss the physical and mental benefits of being in nature, the importance of connecting with and protecting our natural lands, and the seasonal changes that occur in nature which mirror the natural transitions of life. 

Today on Amplify Nursing we speak with Dr. Tracey Vogel. Dr. Vogel is an obstetric anesthesiologist based in Western Pennsylvania. Her interest in birth trauma and training as a sexual assault counselor led her to her current position as Director of Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Perinatal Trauma-informed Care Clinic - one of the first in the nation. This unique service offers comprehensive trauma-informed care for all birthing persons with histories of previous trauma including shared-decision making in birth planning, multidisciplinary collaboration and communication, while also building patient trust, and advocating for optimal outcomes for mothers and babies.

Today we discuss the importance of utilizing trauma-informed care in practice.

On this episode of the Amplify Nursing podcast, we come to you live from the 2024 Summer Innovation Institute. We talk with our Nursing Innovation Fellowship program fellows about the importance of nurse-led innovation, the resources needed to support nurses in innovation, and why investing in fellowships for senior nurse leaders is critical.

The Nurse Innovation Fellowship program is supported by Johnson & Johnson and powered by Penn Nursing and the Wharton School.

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we kick off season 9 in conversation with Dr. Sharon Pearce. Sharon is a practicing CRNA, former president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, and current co-chair of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement.

In this episode, we talk about the genesis of nursing care in hospitals, current payment models, and the importance of having a seat at the table.

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Dr. Dani Bowie. A visionary leader whose creative approach to managing the behemoth that is nurse staffing has led Dani to the role of chief nursing officer at Trusted Health, where she is in the vanguard of transforming the modern American nursing workforce. Today, we talk about the importance of building institutional resilience, the challenges and complexity of the current nursing workforce, and her vision of changing the entire healthcare workforce ecosystem.

Today, on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Monica Harmon. Monica is a public health nurse, educator, and researcher. She began her journey into nursing as an associate-prepared nurse at the Community College of Philadelphia. She also holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University and a master’s in public health from Drexel University. Monica is also a member of the Pennsylvania Action Coalition, where she serves as the co-chair of the Nurse Diversity Council and serves as the president of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Area, part of the National Black Nurses Association.

She is an advocate for an inclusive and diverse nursing landscape and the empowerment of underrepresented students. She continues her efforts to expose young minds to the possibilities within the nursing profession through the NBNA’s Mini Nurse Academy.

Today, we talk about Monica Harmon's journey into nursing, her dedication to community health, and the transformative impact of the Mini Nurse Academy in fostering diversity and empowering young students to envision a future in the nursing profession.

Today on Amplify Nursing, we talk with Dr. Jessica Dillard Wright. Jessica began their academic career in women's studies, science, technology, and culture before transitioning into nursing. Currently an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. Dr. Dillard Wright has a background in emergency, critical care, and midwifery. They are an affiliate of UMass ILAS Center for Personalized Health Monitoring, a 2023 Public Interest Technology fellow, and was a 2021/22 fellow for UC Irvine Center for Nursing Philosophy. Jessica also serves on the American Nurses Association's Ethics Advisory Board. Their areas of focus include community-focused nursing and building just, equitable, and sustainable worlds.   

Today, we talk with Jessica about the history of nursing and the need for nurses to push boundaries, engage in community-oriented care, and work together for a more just and equitable future for the profession.  

Today on Amplify Nursing, we talk to Kimberly Gordon. After working for seven years in various

cost accounting and managerial positions, Kimberly chose to pursue a career in nursing and

, eventually, nurse anesthesia. While completing her Doctor of Nursing practice at Yale University,

she and a colleague developed the first-of-its-kind campaign school for nurses and midwives.

Kimberly is a practicing CRNA, adjunct faculty at Wake Forest and Western Carolina University,

and sits on the board of several professional organizations. She is the co-founder of Healing

Politics a non-profit organization on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, and train nurses and

midwives to run for elected office while building a culture of civic engagement within the

profession of nursing. Today, we talk about nursing leadership, professionalism, and how nurses have the power to change the world by working together.