Human trafficking is a billion dollar criminal industry which denies people their rights and freedom.  In this episode, some Atrium Health nurses discuss how they identify and assist victims of human trafficking.  Polaris operates the U.S. human trafficking hotline.  To get help or advice, call 1-888-376-7888 or text "BeFree" to 233733.

In this episode, we spend time with Cathy Carson, a certified holistic nurse and integrative therapy practitioner at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  You can hear what this work entails, and the effects of her treatment on her patients, and her colleagues in the emergency department!

This episode features a great conversation between Dr. Tim Porter O'Grady, Dr. Carmen Shaw, and Stephanie McDonald.  The discussion centers around the meaning and value of professional governance for nursing.

Nurses advocating for nurses.  Hear from Michelle Hewitt, LPN and Catherine Opladen, RN on why they are running for election for the 2022 NC Board of Nursing.  NC nurses have a unique and important opportunity to elect their board - voting is open through August 15, 2022. 

Carmen and Stephanie talk to some Atrium Health nurses about mentoring, how it is different than orienting, and how it adds value to a teammates work experience. 

This episode, recorded live at the Atrium Health Nursing Summit, features a conversation with Dr. Maureen Swick and Dr. Lindsay Munn regarding research they conducted around nurse well-being and burnout.  Also featured in the conversation are Atrium Health nurses Kristen Henry and Bridgette Burch, who share their perspective on what burnout looks like at the bedside. 

In this episode, Stephanie interview Brenda, a nurse in Uganda.

In this episode, Carmen Shaw leads a dialogue with some nursing researchers. This episode was recorded live at the Atrium Health Nursing Research Symposium.

Becky Fox and Sarah Francis talk about how nursing innovation is helping to enhance care delivery through design.  This episode is also Meghan Hirth's last episode!

Carmen, Meghan and Stephanie were honored to have some time with Dr. Watson.

Dr. Jean Watson is Distinguished Professor and Dean Emerita, University of Colorado College of Nursing Anschutz Medical Center, USA; founder of the original Center for Human Caring in Colorado; a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN); Founder and Director of non-profit organization, Watson Caring Science Institute; past President of the National League for Nursing; founding member of International Association in Human Caring and International Caritas Consortium; She held the nation’s first endowed chair in Caring Science for 16 years; holds fifteen (15) Honorary Doctoral Degrees, including 12 International Honorary Doctorates; Her work is studied and implemented around the world. She is a widely published author and recipient of many awards and honors; authored and co-authored over 30 books on caring; In October, 2013, Dr. Watson was inducted as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, its highest honor.