I am delighted to welcome my friend and colleague, Dr. Janette Moreno!! Dr. Moreno has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to be a force for nursing professional practice, human-centered care and has such wisdom to share in how we can treat ourselves with the same compassion we seek to show others. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Moreno to the Nurse Leader Debrief!!

In this episode, I am pleased to welcome Carter Todd. Carter is an extremely influential leader and is motivated to push necessary changes forward. Carter and I talk about the importance of community, giving back, and leading through turbulent times. You don't want to miss this conversation with Carter!

In this episode of the Nurse Leader Debrief, host Amy Trueblood welcomes Dr. Crystal Lawson. We discuss the intricate dynamics of gossip and trust within nursing and healthcare environments. Dr. Lawson shares her insights on how gossip impacts team cohesion, emphasizing the need for a trustworthy work culture.

Listeners will learn practical strategies to disengage from gossip discussions, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes integrity and respect. Dr. Lawson also highlights the significance of maintaining confidentiality and ethical responsibility when approached to share someone else's story, reinforcing the values of professionalism and integrity in nursing practice.

Join us for this enlightening conversation that encourages nurse leaders to cultivate trust and engage in meaningful dialogue, ultimately enhancing workplace relationships, leadership effectiveness, and outcomes.

All nurse leaders will benefit from this month's episode with Aron King, MS, RN. We discuss real issues related to imposter syndrome, implicit bias, and microaggressions in nursing, and how to mitigate the negative impacts of each of those. This one is a MUST listen!!

I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Sharon Rangel to the Nurse Leader Debrief!!! Sharon is an accomplished nurse leader who has served in leadership roles within acute care, specialty care, and with professional associations as well! Sharon has some great experience for our listeners to learn from including those within the advocacy space, policy creation, and professional development!!

Sharon currently serves as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer at the world-renowned Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, located in Chicago, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the country for an unprecedented 34 consecutive years. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a four-time ANCC Magnet facility and in pursuit of a fifth redesignation.

As the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Sharon oversees all the inpatient nursing units as well as the flex department, lab, and house supervisors. Sharon has been a nurse for over thirty years, twenty-four in leadership roles. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Xavier University and earned her MSN, MBA, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Lewis University. Sharon is Certified in Executive Nursing Practice. In 2024, she received the impressive designation of Fellow of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. Finally, Sharon is a Dr. Jean Watson Caritas Coach, which promotes healthy practice environments to engage nurses and support resilience and well-being.

Sharon is currently one of the co-chairs of the Illinois Healthcare Action Coalition. She is Past-President of the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders and an active member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders, and faculty for Developing the Leader Within program. Sharon was previously elected to the ANA Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics.

Sharon is proud to be the only nurse who sat on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority. She is a past President of the Lewis University Alumni Association Board of Directors and spearheaded the Lewis University Nursing Alumni Network. She is a recipient of the Lewis University Alumni Achievement Award in 2009. Sharon was also awarded IONL’s Most Valuable Member in 2017.

Dr. Sharon Rangel...it's time for your debrief!

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Farah Laurent! Dr Farah is a Nurse Career Coach, Speaker and University workshop facilitator supporting nursing students, nurses new to practice, and nurse leaders in achievement of their career goals.

As the proud founder of “Farah Laurent International Nurse Coach LLC,” she provides coaching that transforms nurses’ confidence and empowers them to be simply unstoppable. Dr. Farah is the author of "Nurses Making Money Moves: A Nurses Guide to Starting a Business". She has been featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show and many other Podcasts and articles including Sigma, ANA and Minority Nurse. Dr. Farah is the host of The Nursing Dose with Farah Podcast/Linkedln show and she is a Linkedln Top Nursing Voice!

Dr. Farah and I discuss her experiences as a new nurse, what drives her passions to support those new to the profession, and healthy work environments and the roles leaders can plan in creating diverse and inclusive environments for staff, leaders, and patients to thrive.

Welcome Dr. Farah...it's time for your debrief!!

Welcome to Season 2 of the Nurse Leader Debrief!!! I am excited to be back and to share with you some fabulous colleagues, mentors and friends who have impacted my life and career greatly and I know they will have an impact on yours!!!

Since we wrapped Season 1, I have begun serving as the Senior Director of Leadership Development for the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). My role provides tremendous opportunity for me to serve nurses on the continuum of their leadership journeys. The Nurse Leader Debrief is a production of True Anchor Consulting and my role as host is distinct from my role with AONL (a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and those of my guests and are not reflective of the views and opinions of the American Hospital Association or AONL.

Get ready for more development, fun, and thought-provoking dialogue as we journey to Season 2 of the Nurse Leader Debrief!!

Welcome back! Are you a nurse leader who has struggled with finding a "love" for financial and business aspects of your role? You are not alone. Financial Acumen is an important part of nurse leader competencies and many struggle to fully grasp finances. In this episode, my guest, Annie Clayton-Orrison(featured in Episode 4 as well) and I switched gears a bit to speak more of her love for finances and daily operations in acute care. We discuss how patients and staff are always at the heart of financial decisions and how best to approach some challenging financial topics with our teams. Annie also shares about her journey to become a Certified Nurse Manager Leader (CNML) and we challenge listeners to explore certification as well. At the end of the episode, Annie shares a quote to help us all remember to find beauty and gratitude, even in situations which are challenging. You don't want to miss this as we close out our time with Annie Clayton-Orrison...for now!

You won't want to miss this episode!!! Special guest Annie Clayton Orrison, MBA, RN, CNML, shares her career journey full of courageous steps and inspiration!! Annie describes how leadership has pursued her, how she has set boundaries for her own balance in life and work, how she has established trust with her teams to allow them to develop into self-guided and inspirational leaders themselves! Annie also shares about her role in her organization's High Reliability Organization journey and we get real about how challenging it is to be a leader and feel a level of responsibility when challenging events occur. Annie offers guidance to support nurse leaders in having authentic dialogue about their challenges and options that exist for support for the well-being of staff and nurse managers!!!

Jason Schultz is an experienced Shift Specialty Coordinator in Colorado, serving both patients and his leaders from an assistant manager type of role. J shares how his military background shaped him into the leader he is today. J also shares key elements to successful work environments and poses some thought-provoking questions on how we as a nursing leadership community can support our nurse managers in setting boundaries so important to their well-being. J also acknowledges how it is perfectly fine to be okay and enjoy success right where you find yourself and speaks of how he has navigated pressures, at times, to move forward to new positions.