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, FAAN, 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
Nursing in Hawaii: More Than Rainbows and Sunsets – Carrie Oliviera, PhD
In this episode, Dr. Oliviera shares Hawaii nursing workforce research findings, research on the well-being of the nursing workforce, and the pros and cons of travel nursing.Carrie M. Oliveira, PhD, is the Associate Director & Workfo...
Every Nurse is a Leader – Tera Gross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE
This episode features Tera Gross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, discussing nurse leadership, quick decision-making during COVID, and the joy of connecting with nursing staff and students.Dr. Gross serves as Chief Nursing Officer at
The Value of LPNs – Keisa Heard, MS, LPN
In this episode, Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, discusses the importance of licensed practical nurses for every care team.Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, is a dedicated nursing professional, advocate, and health care leader with a strong commitment to supp...
Supporting the Nursing Workforce with Advocacy and Research – Jennifer Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE
This episode features Jennifer Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE, discussing the importance of quantitative research, connecting with frontline nurses to inform advocacy, and expanding the definition of the nursing pipeline.Dr. Jennifer Hitt serves as ...
The Nurse's Nurse - Viji George, DNP, MA, RN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC
This episode features Viji George, DNP, MA, RN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC, in conversation with Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director and podcast host Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. George talks about the value of recognition, cultivating p...