As nurses, it's important to consider what our patients may be thinking and feeling while they're in our care. If a patient is in the ICU— what emotions may they be feeling? Do they understand what is happening to them? Do they feel confused, disoriented, or panicked? Are they experiencing ICU delirium? And most importantly: What can nurses do to help them feel safe? 

In this episode, hear a powerful conversation with Erika Breivogel, a nurse on the Multi Specialty Critical Care Unit at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Erika discusses her personal experience as an ICU patient at an outside hospital, before she joined the IU Health team. 

In order to make meaningful and intentional progress, it's important to have a plan. This is why a Nursing Strategic Plan matters— it guides us through the big-picture thinking that can really revolutionize our work and make a positive impact for nurses and patients.

But what is a Nursing Strategic Plan, really? And how does this impact frontline nurses? In this episode, Methodist and University hospitals CNO Amanda Noth-Matchett talks with Associate Chief Nursing Officer Amber Messick about the strategic planning process and how nurses have been leaders in this work.

Interested in learning more about the IU Health team? Explore nursing career opportunities here: https://iuhealth.org/for-nurses

IU Health is extremely committed to supporting new nurses who join our teams, so they feel prepared and confident to care for our patients. In this conversation, hear from Tim Grino, who is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Nurse Residency Program Coordinator at IU Health, about the evidence-based approach our hospitals use when welcoming nurses onto the team.

Are you a nurse looking for a supportive work environment? Search for nursing roles at IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals here: https://iuhealth.org/for-nurses

IU Health Methodist/University hospitals have achieved five Magnet designations, which is a truly incredible accomplishment. This was not achieved by accident. It's a direct result of team members' commitment to nursing excellence, each and every day. To speak more about Magnet, dispel some common misconceptions, and share some examples of this everyday nursing excellence at our hospitals, I've invited two clinical nurses to join me for this video: Denise Kerley, a nurse on MICU, and Mitch Kasznia, a nurse on 5N.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed as a video among IU Health nursing team members.

Whitley Fallis is an assistant nurse manager at IU Health University Hospital, and a Nursing Professional Governance chair. This year, IU Health nurses in NPG have been focusing on an important topic: Accountability. Accountability may have a somewhat negative connotation, but as Whitley discusses in this episode, it’s really a positive attribute. Learn more about how NPG is approaching this work, and how nurses are embracing decision-making authority. Note: This podcast was originally distributed to IU Health nursing team members in August 2025.  

Megan Zondor, a clinical nurse specialist at IU Health Methodist Hospital, is extremely passionate aboutnurse-led change. Through the hospital’s Professional Governance structure, she helps nurses feel empowered to explore opportunities for improvement, and identify possible solutions. In this episode, Megan shares some examples of how nurses have had a voice in change, through PG. If you are a nurse at IU Health Methodist or University hospitals, consider getting involved in your unit’s PG council by talking to your leader.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed as a video to IU Health nursing team members in May 2025.  

Christina Buford has had many different experiences within IU Health Methodist Hospital: She’s been a student nurse, a traveler nurse, a staff nurse, and also a patient— She received care on the stroke unit where she worked. Hear how her experiences have shaped her, and what has inspired her to now explore a leadership role.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed among IU Health nursing team members in April 2025.  

Mallory Bowman, a nurse on a neuro critical care unit, commutes over an hour to work at IU Health Methodist Hospital because she loves working at a level one trauma center and being involved in the most cutting-edge care. In this conversation, hear about her career journey, the lessons she’s learned through nursing, and how she fills her cup by being involved in nursing opportunities beyond the bedside.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed as a video for IU Health nursing team members in November 2024.  

Melissa Coxey, a clinical nurse on the Medical Intensive Care unit (MICU) at IU Health University Hospital, has dedicated 35 years to IU Health. In this episode, we discuss what drives Melissa, how she practices self-care, and some initiatives she’s led to impact patient safety through her unit’s Nursing Professional Governance (NPG) structure. If you’re an IU Health team member, be sure to check out the IU Health Team Portal to discover the various resources and links that Melissa mentions.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed among IU Health nursing team members in September 2024.  

Natalie Calow is the Forensic Coordinator at the Center of Hope in the IU Health Methodist Hospital Emergency Department. In this episode, Natalie explains her unique role serving patients who are victims of crimes, such as physical assault, sexual assault or workplace violence incidents. Natalie’s team also has a legal background, and these nurses often testify in court. Natalie also discussed wellness resources that are available at IU Health, such as counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and chaplaincy resources. If you are an IU Health team member, you can find these links through the Team Portal.

Note: This podcast was originally distributed among IU Health nursing team members in August 2024.