Nurse Executive Podcast

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Tammy Powers BSN, MBA, FACHE, a registered nurse and chief executive officer at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. They discuss the role of nursing leadership in supporting and integrating graduate medical education programs at Sutter, a growing non-academic teaching hospital. The episode highlights the cultural shifts, collaborative practices, and quality improvements linked to the expansion of residency and fellowship programs.

Tammy joined Nick earlier this season to discuss the dyad leadership model and partnership between administrative and physician leaders to improve organizational success (episode 5.9, April 21, 2026).

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss imposter phenomenon, particularly in nurse leaders. Their conversation covers definitions, types, and impacts of imposter syndrome; and coping strategies to help professionals understand and address feelings of inadequacy despite evident success.

Andi joined Nick earlier this season to discuss acute care in the home (also known as "hospital at home"), an evolving healthcare model that allows patients to receive inpatient-level care in their own residences (episode 5.14, "Acute Care in the Home," July 7, 2026).

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeanne Venella, DNP, MS, CEN, CPEN, director of Clinical Strategy at Canopy. They discuss violence and safety in behavioral health boarding, particularly in emergency departments and medical-surgical units. Key areas of focus include challenges in behavioral health boarding, psychiatric management during boarding, safety and environmental design considerations, the use of technology to enhance safety, and leadership and policy considerations.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski sits down with BRG Director Eric Wyner, MBA, CMRP, to explore the critical role nursing leaders play in strengthening supply chain resilience. Their conversation covers how data-driven decision-making, effective communication, and proactive planning can help organizations navigate disruptions; how supply chain challenges reach the bedside; and the potential of forecasting and artificial intelligence to anticipate risks and safeguard patient care.

To find out more, read Eric's recent article in ThinkSet Magazine, "Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience Starts with Reliable Data."

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Erin Kelley, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, nurse manager of the 5W Advanced Heart Failure Interdisciplinary Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. They focus on strategies nurse managers can use to brand their units, particularly in high-acuity clinical environments, and how intentional branding can influence team culture, recruitment, retention, and patient care quality.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Susan Stacey, MBA, RN, FACHE, chief executive for the Providence Inland Northwest Washington service area. They discuss how effective workforce development in healthcare requires innovative pipeline programs beyond traditional academic routes. Susan shares how the Inland Northwest service area has implemented entry-level training programs to address shortages and build career pathways in various healthcare roles.

Susan previously joined the podcast on December 2, 2025 (season 4, episode 25) to discuss strategies to sustain joy and resilience in demanding healthcare leadership roles, including focusing on solutions rather than problems occurring in the workplace.

In this special 100th episode of the BRG Nurse Executive Podcast, host Nick Chmielewski switches roles as Bill Orrell, BRG managing director, takes the interviewer's seat to reflect on the journey, impact, and evolution of the series over its first 99 episodes. Together, they explore the growth of the podcast from its launch in 2022 to a platform that has reached more than 25,000 listeners and featured 78 unique guests from leading health systems, academic institutions, professional associations, and healthcare organizations.

Nick and Bill examine the major issues shaping nursing leadership today, including workforce resilience, healthy work environments, patient and staff safety, financial stewardship, diversity and inclusion, artificial intelligence, virtual care, and the expanding influence of nurses in boardrooms and strategic decision-making.

They also share key insights from the podcast's extensive catalog and discuss how the profession has evolved from pandemic recovery to a future defined by innovation, integration, and transformation.

Nick Chmielewski speaks with AnnMarie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, nurse leader emeritus at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. In a discussion that focuses on retirement and succession planning within nursing leadership, they explore Dr. Papa's career journey, leadership philosophy, succession planning strategies, and current role at Jefferson Health.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss acute care in the home (also known as "hospital at home"), an evolving healthcare model that allows patients to receive inpatient-level care in their own residences. This approach has gained momentum especially since 2020, supported by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waivers that enable hospitals to extend care beyond traditional settings, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The discussion covers the definition and history of hospital at home, CMS requirements for hospital at home programs, scope limitations and patient eligibility, and admission and care coordination process, and more.

In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsey Osting, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, president of OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and author of The Glass Desk (available on Substack). They discuss what it takes to grow into senior roles without losing yourself along the way. They unpack often-unspoken rules of executive presence, the pressure to "over-carry," and why access to influence is often shaped by proximity rather than just performance.