Content is based on Yoder's Leadership and Management chapter 5. Welcome to the jungle!

In this episode, we're going to a good old-fashioned diner to learn all about delegation! This episode includes information from Chapter 14, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.

ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):

For your take-home task, imagine you’re running your own diner (or nursing assignment). Think about a typical rush hour (or crazy-busy day), and write down:

Spend five minutes on this—it’s a fun way to practice delegation without the pressure of pancakes burning in the background.

Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.

In this first episode, we're going to Dollywood! This episode includes information from Chapter 13, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.

ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):

Design your own escape room scenario! Think of a common nursing challenge and outline:

1. The problem your players must solve.

2. Three steps they’ll take to solve it.

3. One key skill they’ll practice.

Spend 5–10 minutes on this—it’s a fun way to connect creativity and critical thinking!

Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.

In this first episode, we're going to Dollywood! This episode includes information from Chapter 9, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.

ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):

Reflect on these questions:

1. Which local healthcare organization best serves its community, and why?

2. How would you redesign one part of a healthcare system?

3. What lessons can healthcare leaders learn from Dollywood about creating welcoming, patient-centered experiences?

Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. In the podcast, I say 100-200 words. Disregard the word count. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.