NPD Forecast

In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, in honor of both National Substance Use Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, speak with Courtney Hickey, BSN, RN, CCRN. She shares her story of becoming a nurse, struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), and now advocating for other nurses experiencing the same challenges she had.

At June's American Nurse Association (ANA) 2024 Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C., Courtney presented during a dialogue forum and submitted a policy proposal titled "Breaking Barriers to Nurse Workforce Well-being.” These actions served to advocate for changes in the treatment of nurses with histories of substance use disorder in the workforce. This proposal is now an official policy through ANA.

In addition to sharing her story, Hickey shares her takeaways from her proposal presentation and provides guidance to NPD practitioners on supporting nurses experiencing SUDs.

Hickey encourages listeners to become involved with the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, whose mission is to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction.

Stay tuned for an article from Hickey publishing to NPD in Motion that will share more advice for NPD practitioners on supporting nurses.

Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value.

This episode highlights the impactful work of Dr. Kathy Casey and the impact her many groundbreaking surveys have had on the profession. Dr. Fox chose this episode as Dr. Casey shares practical advice for constructing surveys, which she has found helpful in her own work.

Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. 

This episode features Dr. Danene Coroneos-Shannon, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and health and wellness coach. Dr. Zidek chose this episode to tackle ongoing challenges in nursing and to highlight how Dr. Coroneos-Shannon's advice on embracing vulnerability and pursuing wellness practices can empower NPD professionals everywhere.

Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. 

This episode features Dr. Danene Coroneos-Shannon, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and health and wellness coach. Dr. Zidek chose this episode to tackle ongoing challenges in nursing and to highlight how Dr. Coroneos-Shannon's advice on embracing vulnerability and pursuing wellness practices can empower NPD professionals everywhere.

Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. 

In this episode, we delve into the crucial role NPDs play in identifying and assisting individuals impacted by human trafficking. Dr. Zidek chose this topic to shed light on this urgent issue and to highlight the impactful work of Brittany Dunn, COO of Safe House Project, and Sarah-Beth Evans, a familial sex trafficking lived experience expert.

In this episode, Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, are joined by Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN, to discuss the importance of innovation in nursing and healthcare. They delve into the critical role of nursing professional development (NPD) specialists in addressing workforce issues and improving patient outcomes, highlighting how NPDs can lead change and seek new opportunities.

The discussion explores:

• The potential of technology, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in enhancing nursing education and practice.
• Strategies for managing workload and the importance of innovative solutions.
• The four types of innovation and how they apply to NPDs in healthcare settings.
• The need for NPDs to be at the forefront of technological advancements and to integrate these innovations into practice.

This conversation underscores the necessity for NPDs to remain agile and forward-thinking, especially in the face of evolving challenges in healthcare.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies are supporting the educational goals of nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners across roles. In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, Laura Irvin, MHL, BSN, RN, winner of the ANPD Aspire Convention Star Search competition, explains her belief that AI, specifically large language models, can help NPDs alleviate burnout. Allison Turner, RN, BSN, CCRC, NPD-BC, winner of the ANPD Aspire Convention people's choice poster presentation, shares her team's process for incorporating a new app for inpatient use that allows patients to see their medications and schedule.

Join hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, for a discussion of new technologies, including:

• How both guests incorporated the NPD standards into their implementation and approach.
• The outcomes of Allison's education approach, which include a high utilization rate and great feedback from patients.
• Laura's considerations as she plans her AI session for next year's convention — how will AI be more developed a year from now?
• Misconceptions NPD practitioners may have around AI and new technology.
• A rundown of AI imaging.
• Insight and background into ANPD's new technology offerings — The Neighborhood community platform, the Continuing Education Center, and the abstract management system.

This podcast is sponsored by Elsevier. Visit Elsevier.health/anpd to learn more.

In this episode of NPD Forecast, Naomi and Stephanie interview guests at a live podcast recording from the ANPD Aspire Convention recently held in Chicago, IL. Over 200 attendees listened and learned live about nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners who serve in unique roles. Guests’ job titles included nursing workforce development program manager from Kentucky, educator of professional practice in Qatar, NPD education program manager for a national nursing association, and a market director from California. Learn how these NPDs navigated unknowns and forged their own path within their organizations, as well as advice for shaping your career and finding your professional voice.

Listeners will hear how guests:

• Partner with organizational leadership to establish best practices
• Advocate for the value of unique roles and nursing education
• Identify the needs of learners and develop valuable resources
• Learned how to navigate their unique roles
• Keep succession planning in mind while planning for career advancement
• And much more

Tune in to this episode — hosted by Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, ACGNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, ANPD board member, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, ANPD director of education — via the player on this page or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of NPD Forecast, Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN, shares her leadership expertise and advice gained through her decades-long journey working as a nurse leader and educator.

Listeners will learn about:

• Dr. Woolforde’s early passion for new nurse orientees and preceptors and how this led to her becoming a nursing professional development practitioner;
• Her long involvement in ANPD, from being an affiliate president, serving in the Scope & Standards work group, helping with the Journal for Nursing Professional Development, and serving on the board;
• How she navigates her days, working collaboratively with executive leaders— to support 19,000 nurses;
• How NPDs can learn “CNO-ese” and “CFO-ease” for improved communication and demonstrating value;
• The trends Dr. Woolforde is seeing in the field, and how NPDs can support: from workforce development to preparing for a nursing shortage to recruitment/retention to virtual care nursing;
• Advice for scaling the executive ladder
• And so much more.

Tune in to this episode — hosted by Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, ACGNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, ANPD board member, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, ANPD director of education — via the player on this page or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear from two chapter authors, Melanie Rainford, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Nicole Gooding, MSHS, BN, RN, NPD-BC, and editor Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN, about the significance of the Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition in this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast. This guide is an exhaustive resource and a knowledge base of the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty and provides valuable information for novice and experienced NPD professionals alike. In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Melanie’s chapter, “The Change Agent Role in Nursing Professional Development,” and how she explores the current and future state of health care and the way this influences the NPD profession.
• Nicole’s chapter, “Gaps in Professional Practice: Learning Needs Assessment,” and how she explores the responsibility of NPD practitioners to effectively explore the root behind challenges prior to proposing and implementing solutions.
• How these chapters are interrelated—both outline the complexities of the profession and speak to the idea that the work must be grounded in evidence and patterns.
• Key takeaways from other select chapters and how they resonate with Dr. Harper.
• Why the Core Curriculum is a toolbox that will enhance your NPD superpowers.

Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition is now available for purchase on the ANPD store.