Beyond Nurse Residency

In this special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, we celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week by spotlighting on-site residency coordinators and healthcare organizations excelling in the professional development of their nursing workforce. The episode features three remarkable residency coordinators from healthcare organizations in Ohio, South Dakota, and Iowa, driving the successful implementation of nursing programs and shaping the next generation of nurses. This episode celebrates the immense value that nursing professional development practitioners bring to their healthcare systems, particularly in transitioning new graduate nurses into practice and beyond.

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Holly Knox, BSEd, BSN, RN, is a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota. In 18 years as a registered nurse, she specialized in solid organ transplant and surgical intensive care. For the past eight years in Nursing Professional Development, she has focused on onboarding, orientation, transition-to-practice, and nursing students. She is a Site Coordinator for the Monument Health Nurse Residency Program, which was first PTAP-accredited through ANCC in 2022.

Denitra Hendershot, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is a Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio. She is a master’s degree-prepared nurse specializing in nursing education and holds a certification in Nursing Professional Development. With over sixteen years of experience as an RN in home care and medical-surgical nursing at community-based hospitals, she is well versed in issues new graduate nurses face upon entering the workforce. She loves dedicating her time to assisting new graduate nurses in finding success in their transition to practice by building relationships and fostering confidence. 

Ashley Metts, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is a Nurse Residency Supervisor at Memorial Health System in Marietta, Ohio. She is a master’s degree-prepared nurse specializing in nursing leadership and holds her certification in Nursing Professional Development. She has over 22 years of experience as a nurse and started her career working as an LPN for one year. She has also held several adjunct faculty and clinical instructor positions working with nursing students over the years. As a new graduate RN, she attended a Nurse Residency, and this fueled her passion for developing new graduate nurses and positively contributing to their transition to practice.

Misty Brooks, BSN, RN, CMSRN, is an accomplished nursing professional development specialist with vast experience in leadership and education. Currently, Misty serves as the RN Transition to Practice Program Director and Nurse Manager at the Central Iowa VA Health Care System. She continues to expand her knowledge and expertise as she pursues her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Administration at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Misty has demonstrated leadership in developing innovative nursing education programs and contributing to multiple aspects of engagement, recruitment, and retention of the nursing workforce. 

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Welcome to a very special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast! 🎉

Today, we are celebrating a monumental milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. Over the past decade, this program has been a cornerstone in the journey of countless new nurses, providing them with the support, education, and community they need to thrive in their careers.

From its humble beginnings in 2014, the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program has grown and evolved, embracing new technologies and innovative teaching methods to stay at the forefront of nursing education.

In today’s episode, we’ll take a trip down memory lane with two special guests who have been with us since the beginning. Brenda Tiefenthaler, the president of Spencer Hospital and a registered nurse, served on the statewide task force that worked on the development of the Iowa program back in 2012. We will also hear from Lori Forneris, who recently retired after 40 years in nursing. Lori has a passion for developing the rural nursing workforce and served as the chair of this task force.

In this episode, we will delve into the backstory of the vision behind the program, explore what went into developing its curriculum, highlight some of our most exciting changes, and discuss the impact our guests have seen as a result of this program.

GUESTS: Brenda Tiefenthaler, RN, MSN/MHA, is the president of Spencer Hospital.  Prior to her role as president, Tiefenthaler served in several leadership roles at Spencer Hospital as she earned higher levels of responsibility over her career. She’s been an executive team member for the past 18 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Operations. Tiefenthaler was also a former director of Abben Cancer Center. Before joining Spencer Hospital, she worked in healthcare facilities in the metro-Omaha area, Ft. Dodge, and at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, specializing in oncology and organ transplants. Tiefenthaler holds master's degrees in Healthcare Administration and Nursing from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa, and an Associate of Nursing Degree from the College of St. Mary in Omaha. Tiefenthaler grew up on a family farm in Fonda, Iowa. Together, she and her husband, Jeff, have five children and seven grandchildren and reside in Spencer.

Lori Forneris, MS, RN, recently retired after 40 years. Her experience as a nurse included bedside nursing and leadership positions in rural settings, evidence-based practice, and education. Her passion for developing the rural nursing workforce is evident in her work developing an innovative online nurse residency program for new RN graduates.

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In this podcast episode, host Nicole Weathers and guest Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, an experienced nursing leader and coach, discuss the challenges and opportunities in nurse residency programs. Rose brings her expertise in leader development within health systems and highlights the evolving landscape of the nursing workforce and workplace. They delve into the significance of nurse residency programs in supporting new graduate nurses amid the changing healthcare environment, increased patient volumes, and higher acuity. The conversation emphasizes the need for nurse leaders to adapt their coaching and support strategies to effectively guide new nurses in this dynamic environment. Rose's insights and practical strategies provide valuable guidance for nurse leaders and educators looking to enhance their support for new graduate nurses.

GUEST:
Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is known for helping current and future nursing leaders develop leadership and coaching skills. Rose is an emeritus professor at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University and currently serves as a faculty member in the Marian K Shaughnessy (Shawnessy) Nursing Leadership Academy at Case Western Reserve University. Before becoming a faculty member, she was a nurse leader with the Department of Veterans Affairs for 25 years at five medical centers. Rose edits a popular leadership blog, www.emergingrnleader.com, read by thousands of nurse leaders each week and is editor-in-chief of Nurse Leader, the official journal of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She is a Gallup certified strengths coach and author of the books The Nurse Leader Coach: Become the Boss No One Wants to Leave and The Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership: Your Toolkit for Success and her newest book, Rebuilding Nursing Teams: Tactics for Working Better Together. She presents nationally on nursing leadership topics and conducts nurse leader coach workshops for frontline nurse leaders. Rose is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellowship Program. In 2020, she was selected by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for their Pioneering Spirit Award in recognition of her groundbreaking work in nurse leader development.

Rose O. Sherman  |  Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-sherman-aaa67510/ 

https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-Leader-Coach-Become-Wants/dp/173291270X
   
https://emergingrnleader.com/the-impact-of-social-determinants-of-work-health/ 

https://emergingrnleader.com/what-your-new-graduates-need-from-you/  

https://emergingrnleader.com/new-social-determinants-of-work-health/ 

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EPISODE 7: Accreditation

In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers interviews Dr. Sheri Cosme, the senior director of the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) and Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation™ (APPFA). Dr. Cosme shares insights and information about the accreditation of transition-to-practice programs, emphasizing the importance of accreditation, how to get started, and key considerations for residency coordinators. The conversation delves into the specifics of accreditation, clarifying the focus on accrediting programs rather than curriculums and highlighting essential standards and processes. Listeners can expect to gain actionable steps and unique ways to customize residency programs, enabling listeners to implement effective strategies in line with accreditation requirements.

GUEST: Sheri Cosme DNP, RN, NPD-BC, Senior Director Accreditation, Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP), Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation™ (APPFA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Dr. Cosme is responsible for ensuring transition to practice programs abide by the accreditation criteria set forth by the ANCC.  She has published numerous articles on transition to practice programs and evidence-based practice. Dr. Cosme presents both nationally and internationally on transition to practice. Dr. Cosme serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing; she also is co-chairing the NAM/ACMGE Accreditors wellbeing initiative and is the past chair of NCICLE, a collaborative improving the clinical learning environment. 

RESOURCES:
Detecting the right fit: detecting-the-right-fit.pdf (nursingworld.org)
Getting Started bundle: ptap-2024-getting-started-guide-v3.pdf (nursingworld.org)
ANCC PTAP website: ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) | ANA (nursingworld.org) 

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Episode 6: Simulation

In this episode of Beyond Nurse Residency, host Nicole Weathers interviews Dr. Katie Knox, a nursing professor and simulation education specialist. They discuss the history and importance of simulation in healthcare and how it can be incorporated into nurse residency programs. Dr. Knox shares her personal experience with simulation and provides actionable steps for listeners to integrate simulation into their training programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their nursing education and training programs.

Guest: Katie Knox, PhD, RN, CHSE, Co-director of the Nursing Clinical Education Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. 

Katie has clinical experience working in a medical-psychiatric unit at UIHC and clinical teaching experience working with students on various medical-surgical units caring for adults with complicated medical conditions. Katie has been a clinical instructor for the College of Nursing since 2014, specializing in clinical teaching in inpatient units, laboratory, and simulation settings.   

Katie’s research interest area is data collection and outcomes dissemination for transition-to-practice programs, such as nurse residency programs. Katie is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Nursing, receiving her BSN, MSN, and her PhD, and has her certification in Healthcare Simulation Education.   

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EPISODE 5: In this special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers celebrates Nurses Month and Nurses Week by shining a spotlight on on-site residency coordinators and healthcare organizations that are doing a great job of supporting their new graduate nurses. Nicole sits down with three exceptional residency coordinators from different healthcare organizations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Colorado, who are the driving force behind the success of their respective Iowa Online Nurse Residency programs.

Listeners get the opportunity to learn more about the unique organizations, how they customize their programs, and how they reward and recognize their nurse residents and experienced nurses. This episode is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about the efforts of these organizations to shape the next generation of nurses and ensure their successful transition into practice.

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Meridith Wulf, MSN, RNC-NIC (1:38)
Director, Patient Care – Women’s & Children’s Services, Nursing Development
Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN

Molly Vander Ley, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, CBIS (15:45)
Clinical Learning and Development Specialist
ChildServe, Inc. Johnston, IA

Shauna Meilner, MSN-Ed, RN, CCRN, CNE (28:23)
NRP Site Coordinator
Delta Health Hospital, Delta, CO

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EPISODE 4: The topic of this conversation is the impact of chronic stress and burnout on nurses and how it affects patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Nurses often work long hours and face emotional and physical trauma while caring for their patients. Their wellbeing directly affects the quality of care they provide, as well as their own job satisfaction and the nursing workforce. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Jeffs, will discuss ways organizations can improve clinician wellbeing and provide actionable steps for listeners to support themselves and those they lead.

Guest: Patrick Jeffs, PhD, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Solution, Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patrick Jeffs is renowned for his expertise in mitigating the adverse effects of chronic stress in the workplace. Dr. Jeffs enhances organizational creativity, productivity, and capacity by emphasizing the critical role of burnout prevention and the power of brief, restorative pauses. His work extends across a diverse spectrum, from healthcare and academia to government and corporate sectors, always with the aim of bolstering resilience to foster peak organizational performance.
 
With a distinguished tenure of 15 years as a Resilience Trainer, Coach, and Consultant, Dr. Jeffs has dedicated his career to guiding individuals through challenges and nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. His resiliency coaching is particularly focused on identifying stress impacts and implementing strategies to maintain a balanced work environment.
 
In addition to his consulting and training work, Dr. Jeffs contributes his insights as affiliate faculty at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, blending academic rigor with practical application. His commitment to resilience extends beyond professional realms, as he actively embodies these principles in his personal life, exploring North Carolina's trails with his family and preparing for endurance challenges. Dr. Jeffs embodies the resilience he champions, making his guidance not only professional but profoundly relatable.

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Episode 3: In this episode, we will discuss improving or establishing a preceptor program within your organization. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of the role of a preceptor, best practices for establishing a preceptor program, and interventions for mitigating preceptor burnout. These are important skills to have if you want to create a successful preceptor program, and we hope you find this episode helpful in achieving that goal.

Guest: Allison Wild, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN, EBP-C, is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist focusing on staff development and education. She has helped develop staff nurses, preceptors, charge nurses, and other educators through her passion for supporting nursing education for both formal and informal leaders. Her background includes working as a staff nurse, preceptor, charge nurse, and educator in multiple hospital-based settings. 

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Episode 2: In this episode, we explore a new approach to nursing professional development that can help combat nurse burnout and workforce shortages. Our guest, Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C, shares her insights on how we can support new graduate nurses and nurse residency programs through this new approach. As nurses, we often prioritize our patients' needs over our own, leading to stress, anxiety, and burnout. This new approach focuses on self-care and empowerment, enabling nurses to better care for themselves and their patients. By implementing this approach, nurses can develop the skills they need to thrive in their profession and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Guest: Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C  is the Director of Professional Development, Magnet, and Research at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and serves as the Course Director for Leadership and Management at Sam Houston State University School of Nursing. She earned her PhD in Nursing Science in 2015 from Texas Woman's University and has certifications in Evidence-Based Practice, Executive Leadership, Nursing Professional Development, and Six Sigma methodology. Dr. Gilroy has spent more than a decade researching the effects of trauma on functioning in vulnerable populations, including students and practicing nurses. Her Trauma-Informed Professional Development framework is a result of this research. Dr. Gilroy is passionate about providing a healing environment for patients and nurses and teaches the framework to leaders and educators nationwide to reach that goal.

 SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Articles on Trauma-Informed Professional Development:

 Kobina, A., & Gilroy, H. (2023). Trauma-informed professional development: a concept analysis. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1-9.  https://journals.healio.com/doi/full/10.3928/00220124-20231109-03

Gilroy, H. (2022). The healers are broken: A call for trauma-informed professional development in nursing. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 38(5), 273-278. https://journals.lww.com/jnsdonline/fulltext/2022/09000/the_healers_are_broken__a_call_for_trauma_informed.4.aspx

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Episode 1: Readiness for Practice focuses on the transition of new nurses into the role of registered nurses and the factors that influence their practice readiness. The goal is to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care for patients by helping new nurses adjust well to their new roles. Nicole believes that the experience of new nurses during their transition can make or break their career, and the episode aims to provide actionable steps for improving this transition. By the end of the episode, listeners should have concrete steps they can take to improve this transition to practice for new nurses.

Guest: Kathy Casey, PhD RN NPD-BC, is a professional development specialist at Denver Health in Denver, Colorado. She has contributed immensely to the development of the Graduate Nurse Residency program at Denver Health and takes pride in the fact that they are PTAP accredited with distinction. Kathy has co-authored several surveys, including the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey, the Graduate Readiness for Practice Survey, and the Casey-Fink Retention Survey. In addition to her work at Denver Health, she teaches at two local universities in Colorado and serves as a mentor for DNP and PhD students with their capstone or dissertation projects. Kathy's passion for nursing is evident through her dedication to working with new grads as well as nursing students. https://www.caseyfinksurveys.com/

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