Created for nurses like you, explore these nursing podcasts to learn, be inspired, and improve patient outcomes. Featured guests in each of our podcast series provide insights into the nursing profession.
Nurse On The Move
We all have a story to tell! Learn about nurses going the extra mile and doing extraordinary things! These nursing podcasts feature nurses going above and beyond in their fields and even a registered nurse who designed an end-of-life board game to educate others about terminal disease diagnoses.
In this episode, Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP speaks with Carl Kirton, DNP, RN, MBA, Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Carl s career journey and diverse nursing experiences, including his first manuscript submission, which was to the American Journal of Nursing (AJN)
His new role as Editor-in-Chief of AJN and a focus on maintaining and growing the reputation of the journal while meeting the needs of the contemporary nurse; updates include new columns on diversity, equity, and inclusion and the wide variety of nursing specialties, as well as exciting changes to artwork
Words of wisdom to nurses to keep your options open and don t be afraid of change.
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Carl Kirton is the Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing the profession s leading voice of nursing since the 1900s. He earned a BSN from Lehman College in 1986 and a MA in Nursing Education from New York University (NYU) in 1992 and post-master s certificate as an adult nurse practitioner from NYU in 1996. He received a doctorate in nursing practice from Case Western University in 2008 and a Master s in Business Administration from St. Peter s University in 2012. Dr. Kirton is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing at Seton Hall University.
Dr. Kirton has diverse nursing experience including critical care nursing, HIV-AIDS nursing, ambulatory care and nursing leadership. He has held several nursing clinical and operational leadership roles including nurse educator, advanced practice nurse, nurse manager, and director of nursing. Dr. Kirton has more than 15 years of experience as a chief nurse executive in academic medical and safety net facilities. He is an outstanding nurse educator with adjunct faculty appointments at New York University, Rutgers University, Temple University and Philips School of Nursing.
His scholarship includes significant contribution to the science of HIV-AIDS and other topics in presentations, research, published articles, books, book chapters, online materials, and timely editorials in nursing and healthcare. His contributions include serving as associate editors of Journal of Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and the Journal of LGBTQ Health and Population Health.
Dr. Kirton integrates his work in nursing leadership, practice, education, and policy in service to the profession as evidenced by ongoing service as President, Board of Advisors, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing in addition to serving on multiple editorial boards for peer-reviewed journals, as well as Past President and other Board of Director positions on multiple organizational boards. His contributions have been distinguished with multiple recognitions and awards including the Distinguished Alumni, Estelle Osborne, and Joseph and Violet Pless Faulty Research in HIV Nursing awards from New York University and honored by the New Jersey Association of Nurses in AIDS Care.
Dr. Kirton has a strong passion for educating and mentoring nurses to be leaders and embracing initiatives to improve equity in healthcare. He is known to mentor leaders in their professional development and achievement of their career goals. In his spare time, he is a voracious reader of fiction and non-fiction works, a patron of the theatre and spends his leisure time in perfecting his interest in garment construction and tailoring.
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In this podcast, Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP speaks with Candice R. Vaughan Griffin, MS, BSN, RN, Executive Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with Banner Health.
Listen to this podcast and learn how as an educator, you scale your influence and expertise to influence greater numbers of nurses and patients. We also discuss:
Candice Vaughan Griffin is Executive Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development with Banner Health. In this role, Candice leads strategic direction and execution to align clinical education and professional development resources to best support a large, integrated healthcare system. This includes leading an accomplished team providing all aspects of Clinical Education and Professional Development including education for ambulatory, acute, post-acute, home care/hospice, library service, and acute/ambulatory electronic medical record training for clinical staff, non-clinical staff, and providers across six states.
Professional Practice team includes oversight of Policies Procedures, ANCC certification programs, Magnet Program, RN Residency Program (PTAP certified), Nurse Planner, National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, professional enhancement programs, clinical professional ladders, awards and engagement programs.
A big believer in successful leadership, Candice supports transformational and servant leadership to help those around her reach their fullest potential. She is passionate about learning, organizational and process excellence and professional enhancement. Candice s passions directly support excellent patient care and outcomes.
Candice is no stranger to healthcare, having spent 15 years as a Trauma, ICU, and interventional cardiology nurse in academic medical centers such as the Medical College of Virginia and Massachusetts General Hospital. She has spent the last 11 years cultivating her passion for leadership and enhancement of professional practice and patient outcomes through education. She has served with organizations such as Southwest Alliance for Excellence as an examiner and member of the Board of Overseers which demonstrates her dedication to enhancing the growth and sustainability for quality outcomes and leadership.
When Candice is not leading Banner Health s incredible education team, you can find her outdoors running, showing her border collie, Stirling, in competitive obedience and spending time with her husband, who is a certified Arborist in the tree care industry and an accomplished guitar player and musician.
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If you re thinking about pursuing certification, do it. I had the pleasure of speaking with Casey Green, the 85th nurse to hold all 5 ER certifications at the same time! Casey has been a nurse for six years and is passionate about nursing and certification.
In this podcast, Casey shares her story and personal triumphs in certification. She also has this advice for those thinking about getting certified:
*Use good study materials.
*Think globally.
*Surround yourself with people that believe in your certification journey.
Casey s positivity and enthusiasm for nursing is palpable during this lively discussion. And you don t want to miss her story about meeting Dr. Jill Biden!
Nurses On Boards
Why is it important for nurses to have a seat at the table? We discuss the mission of the Nurses on Boards Coalition with experts who have great advice to share. Learn from business leaders who strongly advocate nurse leadership and nurses who now hold leadership positions at organizations like CVS.
In this episode, Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN speaks with Dr. Dale E. Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President Patient Care Services at Stanford Health Care, and President of the Association of California Nurse Leaders. Highlights of the conversation include:
How structures and systems at Stanford have become more inclusive
Why nurses have to participate in governance to use their voice collectively to change social policy and lead
The importance of finding a mentor and getting involved in something you are passionate about.
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In this episode, Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN, President of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Sr. Vice President of Clinical Operations speaks with Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN-K.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Dr. Wheatley joined Wake Forest Baptist Health in September of 2014 as System Chief Nurse Executive and was named President of the flagship 885-bed academic medical center in April of 2019. As President, she is responsible for the overall performance of operations at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center inclusive of Brenner Children s Hospital and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Wheatley brings disciplined leadership to bear on complex issues where clinical expertise, strategic thinking and organizational savvy are essential. As a leader, she uses experience and insight to provide structure, order, and clarity to enable teams to make rapid and lasting progress on critical issues. Her naturally holistic and global perspective was enhanced when she served as the first Corporate Nurse Executive of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company in the United Arab Emirates, a position she held prior to joining Wake Forest Baptist Health. There she was responsible for the professional practice and development of more than 9,000 Nursing and Allied Health professionals from over 72 countries. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Dekalb Regional Health System in Atlanta, Ga., including Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Operating Officer, Chief Nurse Executive, and Chief Quality Officer.
Dr. Wheatley earned her Bachelor s and Master s degrees in Nursing at Georgia State University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Central Florida. She is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Nursing, is board certified with the American Organization of Nurse Leaders as a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice and completed the Nurse Leader Program at the Wharton School of Business. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, N.C. Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American Organization of Nurse Leaders, N.C. Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Active in professional organizations, Dr. Wheatley currently serves as immediate Past-President of the Board of the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) and Board Member-at-Large for the North Carolina Nurses Association. She is a member of the Beryl Institute CNO Council and the HealthLeaders CEO Exchange, and serves on the Advisory Board for Capella University School of Nursing and the Board of Visitors for the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.
Dr. Wheatley s philanthropic interests include the economic independence of women in developing countries and educational preparatory programs with a global focus. She is a current sponsor of Women for Women International and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta International School.
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In this episode, Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP speaks with Pat Patton, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, the Chief Nurse Executive, and Vice President for Patient Care Services at UCSF Health.
Highlights of the conversation include:
The evolution of his career, from being tapped on the shoulder to fill certain roles and learning with each one of them to be a better leader The rewards of being a nurse executive How the partnership of UCSF Health with the Nurses on Boards Coalition empowers nurses to get involved Advice for nurses interested in leadership and board membership, including these encouraging words, You have a lot to say. You don t know the power of your voice.jpg.aspx?width=300 height=255 "Pat-Patton-(1).jpg")
Pat Patton, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC is currently the Chief Nurse Executive, and Vice President for Patient Care Services at UCSF Health. He has been with UCSF Health for 2 1/2 years.
Most recently Pat was the Chief Nursing Officer at University of California Irvine Health where he led that organization to their 4th Magnet designation as well as being named one of the Top 50 CNO s to know. Prior to this Pat was at Catholic Health Initiatives for 16 years. During those 16 years Pat held many positions both in the local market as well as at the national level. At CHI Pat was the System VP of Nursing Operations at CHI where he was responsible for Operations, Leadership Development, Magnet and Pathway to Excellence oversight, staffing and scheduling as well as other duties. Prior to coming to Colorado, Pat was the CNO/COO at a CHI hospital in Kentucky.
Pat is active in the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL), Association for California Nurse Leaders (ACNL), as well as the American Nurses Associate (ANA). In May of 2020 Pat was named as Becker s 50 Hospital and Healthsystem CNO s to Know.
Pat received his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of California, Irvine; his Masters of Nursing Administration from the University of Kentucky and his Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Florida A M University. He also has additional training in faith community nursing.
Pat has been married for 20 years to Kirk Patton. Pat and Kirk have 4 children between them, three daughters, one son and two grandsons. The children are all adults now and live in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Colorado.
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It s not who you know; it s who knows you.
Listen in on this conversation with Dr. Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, leading family caregiving initiatives, and Chief Strategist of the Center to Champion Nursing in America.
During this podcast, learn about:
*Dr. Reinhard s start as a visiting nurse six months into her career
*Why it s important to get involved with policy and learn how to influence policy
*Engaging nurse champions who care about nursing and the work that we do
*How policy helps us care for many people across time
*Getting involved with board membership and how the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) was established
*The role of nurses in leading health equity across the country.
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Learn more about Dr. Susan Reinhard s work and the important initiatives we discuss:*Nurses on Boards Coalition
*The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to build a healthier America through nursing.
*The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity | Action Hub
Susan C. Reinhard is senior vice president and director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, where she leads family caregiving initiatives. She also serves as chief strategist for the Center to Champion Nursing in America, an initiative of AARP, AARP Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
I am always a nurse and I m always going to be a nurse. That is my very fabric. It s the way I look at the world. It s the way I unpack problems and the way I come up with solutions.
Listen in on this conversation with Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Capella University. Learn about Dr. Kreeger s journey in nursing from pediatrics to business to nursing education.
We also discuss:
*Organizational relationships and organizational health improvement
*How nurses can get started with board service
*Dr. Kreeger s experience as an elected official and the importance of nurses holding public office
*Leaning in to new experiences and setting realistic goals
*Being resilient when unexpected things happen
Dr. Kreeger also reflects on how we can keep up the momentum of the importance of nurses work by gathering and elevating their stories. It s worth it and I want to spread the word why it s worth it. Dr. Lisa Kreeger held a number of positions at Capella before assuming the role of dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. She began in School of Business and Technology as a member of the Institutional Review Board before joining the School of Nursing and Health Science as a faculty member, program chair, and interim dean. Kreeger brings a combination of academic and health care industry experience building from her roots as a clinical nurse. Read more
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Dr. Karen Cox was appointed President of Chamberlain University in 2018. She is responsible for managing all undergraduate and graduate programs, which includes 22 physical campuses, as well as online programs.
In this podcast, learn about Dr. Cox s journey in nursing, her insights on social justice, the future of nursing education, and the importance of board memberships for nurses.
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Molly K. McCarthy MBA, RN-BC is the Managing Director, US Provider/Plans and Chief Nursing Officer for Microsoft. With over twenty-five years experience in the healthcare industry, Molly is passionate about uniting technology, clinicians, and patients to improve care delivery, safety and outcomes. Molly joined Microsoft in 2013, and now leads a team of industry subject matter experts across the US to help both health provider and health plan organizations digitally transform.
In this podcast, learn about Molly s journey in nursing and tech, her work as CNO for Microsoft, the importance of nurses and board membership, and her thoughts on the future of nursing.
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Dr. Angelleen Peters Lewis is the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. In this podcast, Dr. Peters Lewis shares her journey to leadership and board membership and advice to help nurses prepare for board membership.
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I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Connie Delaney, Professor Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. We spoke about her nursing career, her current work and the importance of nurses getting involved as board members. Dr. Delaney shares her wealth of experience with board membership, including her insights on the Nurses on Boards Coalition and their important work.
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Dr. Mary Ann Fuchs is Vice President of Patient Care and System Chief Nurse Executive for Duke University Health System and the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs for Duke University School of Nursing.Dr. Fuchs began her career in oncology nursing, later becoming an oncology clinical nurse specialist, and continued on that path working with adult and pediatric stem cell transplant patients. However, like many of us, Dr. Fuchs did not imagine the turn her career would take. As opportunities were presented and mentors guided her, Dr. Fuchs is now a respected leader at a prestigious health system and nursing school.In this conversation, Dr. Fuchs shares her passion in nursing, three pieces of advice for up-and-coming nurse leaders, and the important work being done by the Nurses on Boards Coalition.
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It s always interesting to learn the different paths nurses take in their careers. In this conversation with Mary Beth Kingston, the Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Aurora Health in Milwaukee, learn about the turns her career has taken over her 41 years as a nurse, as well as her big jump from Philadelphia to Milwaukee just six years ago to accept her current leadership position. Ms. Kingston describes her typical day as a Chief Nursing Officer, although we know that in nursing there really is no such thing as a typical day. Most of her time is spent focusing on patient safety, quality of care, the patient experience, and workforce issues; making sure staff is highly educated and engaged; and working with shared governance teams. She has worked with the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) both through her involvement in the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), a member organization of which she s currently President-Elect, and through sponsorship of the NOBC by Aurora Health.
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Show Me the Evidence
Learn what the evidence shows about certain practices that may be outdated. These medical podcasts for nurses are proof that improving your nursing practice means improving patient outcomes. Featured guests are rethinking surgical techniques and adapting to changes in treatment spurred by new infectious diseases.
On March 24, 2022, Nanne Finis, Chief Nurse Executive of Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) and Anne Dabrow Woods, Chief Nurse of Wolters Kluwer Health Learning Research and Practice presented nursing workforce research along with change imperatives and innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and care models to optimize safe work environment and foster resiliency in our webinar Nursing s Wake-up Call: Change is Now Non-negotiable. In this podcast, Nanne and Anne answer questions that were submitted by webcast attendees related to measuring nursing productivity and elevating the profession.
This podcast was recorded on March 25, 2022. Get instant access to the webinar, Nursing s Wake-up Call: Change is Now Non-negotiable.
Early in her nursing career, Myrna Schnur, MSN, RN worked in vaccine clinical research as a medical program coordinator for a large pharmaceutical company and was responsible for several study sites across the country. With news of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, Myrna explains Operation Warp Speed, breaks down the basics of vaccine research and development, and shares details on potential COVID-19 vaccines and where they are in the process. In this conversation, Myrna also covers potential challenges that could be faced even with the approval of a vaccine, including distribution and acceptance by the public.
Note: This podcast was recorded on November 11, 2020. For updates on COVID-19, please visit our complete collection of COVID-19 Resources for Nurses.
Betsy Todd, MPH, RN, Nurse Epidemiologist and Clinical Editor for American Journal of Nursing answers questions related to COVID-19 transmission. These questions were submitted by attendees of the webcast, Calming the COVID-19 Storm: Delivering Effective Clinical and Nursing Care, which took place on May 7, 2020. This podcast was recorded on May 18, 2020. For the most up to date information, please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource page, where you ll find links to the on-demand webcast (earn 1 free contact hour!), CDC and WHO, plus free access to our point-of-care tools and more.
Physiology Fundamentals
Refresh your knowledge and skills by brushing up on key physiologic concepts. Learn about how to perform important measurements like mean arterial pressure and how to manage medical emergencies like sepsis.
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse of Wolters Kluwer Health Learning, Research Practice, adjunct faculty for Drexel University, and a critical care nurse practitioner for Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital, and Collette Hendler, RN, MS, MA, CIC, Editor-in-Chief for Lippincott Solutions and certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. as an Infection Preventionist, answer questions related to managing multiorgan dysfunction in COVID-19 patients. These questions were submitted by attendees of the webcast, Calming the COVID-19 Storm: Delivering Effective Clinical and Nursing Care, which took place on May 7, 2020. This podcast was recorded on May 19, 2020. For the most up to date information, please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource page, where you ll find links to the on-demand webcast (earn 1 free contact hour!), CDC and WHO, plus free access to our point-of-care tools and more.
Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse of Wolters Kluwer Health Learning, Research Practice, adjunct faculty for Drexel University, and a critical care nurse practitioner for Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital, and Collette Hendler, RN, MS, MA, CIC, Editor-in-Chief for Lippincott Solutions and certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. as an Infection Preventionist, answer questions related to oxygenation and prone positioning of COVID-19 patients. These questions were submitted by attendees of the webcast, Calming the COVID-19 Storm: Delivering Effective Clinical and Nursing Care, which took place on May 7, 2020. This podcast was recorded on May 19, 2020. For the most up to date information, please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource page, where you ll find links to the on-demand webcast (earn 1 free contact hour!), CDC and WHO, plus free access to our point-of-care tools and more.
Betsy Todd, MPH, RN, Nurse Epidemiologist and Clinical Editor for American Journal of Nursing answers questions related to COVID-19 testing. These questions were submitted by attendees of the webcast, Calming the COVID-19 Storm: Delivering Effective Clinical and Nursing Care, which took place on May 7, 2020. This podcast was recorded on May 18, 2020. For the most up to date information, please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource page, where you ll find links to the on-demand webcast (earn 1 free contact hour!), CDC and WHO, plus free access to our point-of-care tools and more.
Listen in as Megan Doble, DNP, FNP-C, AGACNP-C, reviews the basics of sepsis and the latest recommendations on managing patients with sepsis.
By remaining up to date on the latest research and recommendations, nurses can recognize subtle clinical changes that are the precursors to sepsis and best advocate for patients.
Dr. Doble discusses:*Current definitions related to sepsis
*Sepsis pathophysiology
*Patient care recommendations
The take home message is recognizing sepsis as a medical emergency, as early recognition and treatment can prevent death.
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For more sepsis resources, visit Focus On: Sepsis.
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Back To All Podcast LibrariesIn this episode, Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN speaks with Dr. Dale E. Beatty, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President Patient Care Services at Stanford Health Care, and President of the Association of California Nurse Leaders. Highlights of the conversation include:
How structures and systems at Stanford have become more inclusive
Why nurses have to participate in governance to use their voice collectively to change social policy and lead
The importance of finding a mentor and getting involved in something you are passionate about.
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In this episode, Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN, President of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Sr. Vice President of Clinical Operations speaks with Senior Clinical Editor, Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN-K.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Dr. Wheatley joined Wake Forest Baptist Health in September of 2014 as System Chief Nurse Executive and was named President of the flagship 885-bed academic medical center in April of 2019. As President, she is responsible for the overall performance of operations at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center inclusive of Brenner Children s Hospital and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Wheatley brings disciplined leadership to bear on complex issues where clinical expertise, strategic thinking and organizational savvy are essential. As a leader, she uses experience and insight to provide structure, order, and clarity to enable teams to make rapid and lasting progress on critical issues. Her naturally holistic and global perspective was enhanced when she served as the first Corporate Nurse Executive of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company in the United Arab Emirates, a position she held prior to joining Wake Forest Baptist Health. There she was responsible for the professional practice and development of more than 9,000 Nursing and Allied Health professionals from over 72 countries. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership positions at Dekalb Regional Health System in Atlanta, Ga., including Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Operating Officer, Chief Nurse Executive, and Chief Quality Officer.
Dr. Wheatley earned her Bachelor s and Master s degrees in Nursing at Georgia State University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Central Florida. She is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Nursing, is board certified with the American Organization of Nurse Leaders as a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice and completed the Nurse Leader Program at the Wharton School of Business. She is a member of the American Nurses Association, N.C. Nurses Association, the American Academy of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American Organization of Nurse Leaders, N.C. Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Active in professional organizations, Dr. Wheatley currently serves as immediate Past-President of the Board of the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) and Board Member-at-Large for the North Carolina Nurses Association. She is a member of the Beryl Institute CNO Council and the HealthLeaders CEO Exchange, and serves on the Advisory Board for Capella University School of Nursing and the Board of Visitors for the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.
Dr. Wheatley s philanthropic interests include the economic independence of women in developing countries and educational preparatory programs with a global focus. She is a current sponsor of Women for Women International and a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta International School.
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