Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the NPD Collaborative explores the power and purpose of medical writing in interprofessional continuing education with Alex Howson, PhD, CHCO, FACEhp, E-RYT.

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Several resources were shared during this valuable conversation:

• American Medical Writers Association https://www.amwa.org/
• Wayback machine https://web.archive.org/
• CME Evidence Bank.
• Write Medicine Podcast Episodes
  • PubMed Uncertainty: Smart Alternatives for CME Professional
  • Beyond PubMed: CME's Hidden Treasure Map
• Alliance Position on AI in CPD https://doi.org/10.1080/28338073.2025.2545647
• · Harvard Implicit Bias Test at https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
• · AMA Manual of Style Guide 11th edition from JAMA
• · Healthcare Equality Index https://www.hrc.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index
• · LGBTQ+ Playbook https://communicatehealth.com/insights/lgbtq-playbook/
• · National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/
• · Connect with Alexandra Howson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhowson/

· If you are interested in learning about how to be a medical writer, check out Alex's very own book "WriteCME Roadmap" available through her website at www.alexhowson.com

o WriteCME Accelerator cohort schedule to learn more

o WriteCME PRO community

· For more information about accredited healthcare education, refer to

o Nursing's: ANCC NCPD Accreditation at www.nursingworld.org

o Medicine's: ACCME Accreditation at www.accme.org

o Interprofessional Continuing Education's: Joint Accreditation at www.jointaccreditation.org

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the globalization of healthcare and how it reshapes the way we learn, work, and collaborate in medicine and nursing with Jose Arnold Tariga, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, NE-BC, CPHQ, FFNMRCSI

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Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we're building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as "the competency lady," to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency.

From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into the human side of learning—where accountability meets creativity, and where even the most unconventional projects become powerful teaching moments.

Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned educator, these episodes will leave you laughing, learning, and ready to build a competency program that is dynamic and meaningful.

Resources/References

Nursing defintions/ICN/International Council of Nurses: https://www.icn.ch/resources/nursing-definitions

Creative Health Care Management: https://chcm.com/

Book: High Five Habit by Mel Robbins

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Brain Rats by Barbara McAfee: https://youtu.be/ZOuzuMx9wP4?si=6SD3Pwz3gS3IO0Bb

The Patient Comes Third: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kARUMa_ykCg&si=KZtyrhYBNV0yYs_I

Nursing Peer Support Network: https://www.npsnetwork-mn.org/

Harvard Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html

Connect with Our Guest: Donna Wright

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wright-5265755/

Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or feedback!

Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we're building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as "the competency lady," to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency.

From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into the human side of learning—where accountability meets creativity, and where even the most unconventional projects become powerful teaching moments.

Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned educator, these episodes will leave you laughing, learning, and ready to build a competency program that is dynamic and meaningful.

Resources/References

Nursing defintions/ICN/International Council of Nurses: https://www.icn.ch/resources/nursing-definitions

Creative Health Care Management: https://chcm.com/

Book: High Five Habit by Mel Robbins

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Brain Rats by Barbara McAfee: https://youtu.be/ZOuzuMx9wP4?si=6SD3Pwz3gS3IO0Bb

The Patient Comes Third: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kARUMa_ykCg&si=KZtyrhYBNV0yYs_I

Nursing Peer Support Network: https://www.npsnetwork-mn.org/

Harvard Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html

Connect with Our Guest: Donna Wright

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-wright-5265755/

Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or feedback!

In this episode of Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the tension between what we know and what we actually do - and how we close the gap to truly serve patients and communities with Dr. Kady Martini, DNP, RN, EBP-C, NEA-BC.

Resources:

Strait, L., Dufour, K., Beckett, C., & Gallagher‐Ford, L. (2024). Practice and process improvement: An integrated evidence‐based quality model. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 21(4), 342–344. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12737

Implementing the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Competencies in Healthcare: A Practical Guide for Improving Quality, Safety, and Outcomes

Create New Habits with This Simple Toolkit - Mel Robbins

Connect with our guest, Kady Martini:

Kady Martini DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, EBP (CH), NEA-BC | LinkedIn

Email: [email protected]

Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or feedback!

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores learning circles - an innovative, peer-led learning strategy with Kindsey Gattman, MSN, RN NPD-BC, RNC-OB, April Graham, MSN, RN RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Marta DeVolt, MN, RN, NPD-BC.

References & Resources

Websites:

• Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU): https://www.p2pu.org/en/
• Everylearner, everywhere: https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/
  • Caring for Students Playbook:
    • https://www.everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/caring-for-students-playbook/
• Peer Learning Institute: https://peerlearninginstitute.com/

Articles:

Grealish, L. et al. (2019). Learning through structured peer discussion: An observational study. Nurse Education Today, 82, 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.08.015

Hiebert, J. (1996). Learning circles: A strategy for clinical practicum. Nurse Educator, 21(3), 37-42.

Himelein, M. & Anderson, H. (2020). Developing community among faculty: Can learning circles provide psychosocial benefits? The Journal of Faculty Development, 34(1), 23-29.

Reil, M. (2021). The Learning Circle Model: Collaborative Knowledge Building. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/onlinelearningcircles/learning-circles-defined?authuser=0.

Wade, S. & Hammick, M. (1999). Action learning circles: Action learning in theory and practice. Teaching in Higher Education, 4(2), 163-178.

Walker, R., Cooke, M., Henderson, A., & Creedy, D. (2011). Impact of a learning circle intervention across academic and service contexts on developing a learning culture. Nurse Education Today, 31(4), 378-382.

Wenger, E.C., & Snyder, W.M. (2000). Communities of practice: The organizational frontier. Harvard Business Review, 78(1), 139-145.

For questions or a connection with the podcast guests, please email [email protected]

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores professional identity with Dr. Nelda Godfrey, PhD, ACNS-BC, RN, FAAN, ANEF

References

Owens & Godfrey (2022, September) Fostering professional Identity.

Owens et al. (2024) Professionalism and Professional Identity.

International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing: https://www.professionalidentity.org/

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the value of belonging and the essential role that a sense of community plays in our health and well-being

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative discusses mental health awareness and wellness strategies with Sophia Hovis, BSN, RN

In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the crucial relationship between disruption and innovation as it relates to creation of inclusive residency programs with Nicole Weathers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC.