
Frontline Nursing
Presented by the Florida Center for Nursing, Frontline Nursing is a podcast that recognizes the impact nurses have on our lives and our communities. Throughout the series, FCN Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will talk with those on the frontlines of health care to hear about the issues impacting the nursing workforce, insights from their personal journeys, and what inspires them.
The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
Podcasting since 2020 • 42 episodes
Frontline Nursing
Latest Episodes
You Need a Nurse – Farah Laurent, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP
In this episode, Dr. Farah Laurent talks about reshaping public perception of nurses, coaching new nurses, and the refusal to accept the word ‘no.’ Dr Laurent is transforming the landscape of nursing by empowering new graduate nurse...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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29:19

No More Fraudulent Nursing Schools – Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
This episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, discussing the Florida Board of Nursing and its work investigating fraudulent nursing schools, his goals for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, and the impo...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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26:04

"I Did Not Want to Be a Nurse” - Shamisca Jean Baptiste, RN
In this episode, Shamisca Jean Baptiste, RN, talks about celebrating her two-year nursiversary, choosing a nursing school, and preparing for the NCLEX. Shamisca is a dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment to providing e...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:26

‘No’ is a Complete Sentence – Even for Nurses – Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
This episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, in discussion with Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about his role as a CRNA, finding the nursing role that fits you, and asking t...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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44:49

Give it a Year - Cynthia Drew, DNP, APRN
In this episode, Cynthia Drew, DNP, APRN, talks about the role of autonomous nurse practitioners, the value of precepting, and encouraging the next generation of nurses. Dr. Drew’s education consists of a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Prac...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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35:34
