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.
Frontline Nursing
Latest Episodes
The Gen Z Nurse - MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN
This episode features MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN, discussing the transition from nursing student to nurse, early career nurse turnover, and her message from Gen Z to seasoned nurses. MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN, is a cardiovascular i...
Nursing Connections - Julianne Colle, DNP, RN
Featured guest Julianne Colle, DNP, RN, discusses connecting with patients, engaging students, and serving on the FCN Board of Directors. Dr. Julianne Colle is a Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared registered nurse, health care lead...
Caring for All: From Abu Ghraib to FCN - Sharon Owen MBA, BSN, RN
In this episode, Florida Center for Nursing’s new Chief of Staff Sharon Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, discusses how her work caring for terrorists in Iraq led to her current role. Sharon is a seasoned health care executive, former Army Captai...
Applying Research to Make Change - Charrita Ernewein, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SANE-A, FAANP
This episode features Charrita Ernewein, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SANE-A, FAANP. She speaks with podcast host and Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, about using research to inform care, repres...
Preparing Future Nurses - Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN
This episode features Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN, a 33-year veteran nurse, discussing transitioning from clinical to nursing faculty, the importance of support, and retention strategies. Cathleen Paton is a 33-year nurse, graduat...