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 • 59 episodes
Frontline Nursing
Latest Episodes
AI, Virtual Reality, and Nursing Education - Amber Santos, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE
This episode features Amber Santos, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE, discussing immersive learning through virtual reality and artificial intelligence, pursuing excellence not perfection, and using technology to augment nursing education. Amber ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:40
Advocate and Educate for Progress – Jayne Willis, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
Our first Frontline Nursing episode of Season 3 features Jayne Willis, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP. In this episode, Dr. Willis discusses discovering a new pathway in nursing education, addressing low NCLEX pass rates in Florida, and finding a place ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:51
Frontline Nursing: 2025 Year in Review
As we bring 2025 to a close, this episode looks back at what we’ve learned from our diverse array of guests. Three key themes emerged from our conversations this year: nursing opportunities, mentorship, and self-care. Featured guest...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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51:32
Nurse Scientists: Nursing Beyond the Bedside - Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN
This episode features Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, discussing her work as a pediatric nurse scientist, the Baby Steps model for patients’ transition to home, and the importance of nursing roles that don’t fit the traditiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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41:35
The Business Side of Health Care - Michael Ipock, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC
In this episode, Michael Ipock talks with Frontline Nursing host and Executive Director of Florida Center for Nursing Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, about life as an autonomous nurse practitioner, finding inspiration in tragedy, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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41:04