A healthy work environment in an academic nursing setting is achieved when there is a culture that is positive, supportive, safe, collaborative, empowering, motivational, respectful, caring, and satisfying. This podcast presents strategies that nursing faculty and administrators can use to integrate these into the program mission, vision, and curriculum to promote optimal program outcomes. In this podcast, Dr. Jana Saunders emphasizes actively listening, effective or “true" communication, collaboration, and the importance of self-care.