Dr. Debora Burger is an RN and PhD. She practices as a clinical nurse and a nurse researcher. She
shares her extensive journey in nursing and research, highlighting her experiences in both South Africa and the United States. She discusses the importance of teamwork in research and innovative solutions for patient
Dr. Burger shares her fascinating research that has improved access to care and patient outcomes in pediatric cardiology.
She emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in nursing research, underlining the value of everyone’s unique viewpoint. She also provides insights into the differences in nursing education and practice
between South Africa and the US and offers advice for aspiring nurse
00:00Introduction and Background
02:23Research at the Bedside: Tools for Communication and
06:23Improving Care Transitions for Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
10:48The Impact of Research: All Patients Still in Care
15:00Designing Healthcare Systems for Patients, Not Workers
17:36The Power of Asking Questions and Seeking Diverse
21:07Starting Small: Simple Observational Studies for
26:14Contrasting Nursing Practices
28:01The Autonomy and Respect of Nurses
30:25Differences in Resources and Education
31:22Ambulatory Care Nursing
34:11The Challenge of Burnout in Nursing
39:13Pursuing a PhD or DNP: Considerations and Barriers