Nurse Executive Podcast

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  Violence in Behavioral Health Boarding 21.09.2026 25分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Jeanne Venella, DNP, MS, CEN, CPEN, director of Clinical Strategy at Canopy. They discuss violence and safety in behavioral health boarding, particularly in emergency departments and medical-surgical units. Key areas of focus include challenges in behavioral health boarding, psychiatric management during boarding, safety and environmental design considerations, the use of technology to enhance safety, and leadership and policy considerations.
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  The Data Behind the Bedside: Nursing Leadership's Role in Building a Resilient Supply Chain 10.09.2026 27分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski sits down with BRG Director Eric Wyner, MBA, CMRP, to explore the critical role nursing leaders play in strengthening supply chain resilience. Their conversation covers how data-driven decision-making, effective communication, and proactive planning can help organizations navigate disruptions; how supply chain challenges reach the bedside; and the potential of forecasting and artificial intelligence to anticipate risks and safeguard patient care. To find out more, read Eric's recent article in ThinkSet Magazine, "Healthcare Supply Chain Resilience Starts with Reliable Data."
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  Branding Your Nursing Unit 01.09.2026 25分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Erin Kelley, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, nurse manager of the 5W Advanced Heart Failure Interdisciplinary Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. They focus on strategies nurse managers can use to brand their units, particularly in high-acuity clinical environments, and how intentional branding can influence team culture, recruitment, retention, and patient care quality.
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  Building Your Workforce Pipeline as a Nurse Executive 25.08.2026 23分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back Susan Stacey, MBA, RN, FACHE, chief executive for the Providence Inland Northwest Washington service area. They discuss how effective workforce development in healthcare requires innovative pipeline programs beyond traditional academic routes. Susan shares how the Inland Northwest service area has implemented entry-level training programs to address shortages and build career pathways in various healthcare roles. Susan previously joined the podcast on December 2, 2025 (season 4, episode 25) to discuss strategies to sustain joy and resilience in demanding healthcare leadership roles, including focusing on solutions rather than problems occurring in the workplace.
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  Episode 100: Celebrating Nursing Leadership 12.08.2026 28分

  In this special 100th episode of the BRG Nurse Executive Podcast, host Nick Chmielewski switches roles as Bill Orrell, BRG managing director, takes the interviewer's seat to reflect on the journey, impact, and evolution of the series over its first 99 episodes. Together, they explore the growth of the podcast from its launch in 2022 to a platform that has reached more than 25,000 listeners and featured 78 unique guests from leading health systems, academic institutions, professional associations, and healthcare organizations. Nick and Bill examine the major issues shaping nursing leadership today, including workforce resilience, healthy work environments, patient and staff safety, financial stewardship, diversity and inclusion, artificial intelligence, virtual care, and the expanding influence of nurses in boardrooms and strategic decision-making. They also share key insights from the podcast's extensive catalog and discuss how the profession has evolved from pandemic recovery to a future defined by innovation, integration, and transformation.
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  Retirement and Succession Planning as a Nurse Executive 21.07.2026 31分

  Nick Chmielewski speaks with AnnMarie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, nurse leader emeritus at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. In a discussion that focuses on retirement and succession planning within nursing leadership, they explore Dr. Papa's career journey, leadership philosophy, succession planning strategies, and current role at Jefferson Health.
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  Acute Care in the Home 07.07.2026 21分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Andi Foley, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, EMT, CEN, TCRN, FCNS, FAEN, a clinical nurse specialist and clinical consultant for Mednition, Inc. They discuss acute care in the home (also known as "hospital at home"), an evolving healthcare model that allows patients to receive inpatient-level care in their own residences. This approach has gained momentum especially since 2020, supported by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) waivers that enable hospitals to extend care beyond traditional settings, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The discussion covers the definition and history of hospital at home, CMS requirements for hospital at home programs, scope limitations and patient eligibility, and admission and care coordination process, and more.
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  Power, Proximity, and the Hidden Weight of Leadership 16.06.2026 20分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsey Osting, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC, president of OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and author of The Glass Desk (available on Substack). They discuss what it takes to grow into senior roles without losing yourself along the way. They unpack often-unspoken rules of executive presence, the pressure to "over-carry," and why access to influence is often shaped by proximity rather than just performance.
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  Improving Unit Culture and Throughput Simultaneously 02.06.2026 25分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rebecca Altman, MBA, RN, senior vice president and chief administrative officer at University of Maryland Medical Center's Midtown Campus; and Lowell Hardin, MSN, RN, NRP, NHPD-BC, a senior managing consultant at BRG. They unpack what it takes to improve emergency department (ED) throughput—without ignoring the culture that makes change stick. Drawing on a yearlong engagement at Midtown's ED, they share how leadership visibility, trust-building, and consistent standards set the foundation for performance improvement and resulted in a safer, more collaborative environment and measurable gains in access to care.
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  Your Story, Your Brand: Personal Brand Management for Nurse Leaders 19.05.2026 24分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Fred Neis, MS, RN, FACHE, FAEN, founder and managing partner at AdvisorRN. They discuss the increasing importance of personal brand management for nurse leaders and executives in the digital age and how nurse leaders can craft and project their brand effectively.
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  Celebrating Nurses Week 06.05.2026 27分

  Nick Chmielewski speaks with Bradley Goettl, DNP, DHA, RN, FAEN, FAAN, FACHE, chief nursing officer at American Nurses Enterprise, in a special Nurses Week episode during which the American Nurses Association celebrates its 130th anniversary. They discuss the power of Nurses Week, the realities of today's nursing workforce, and advocacy efforts shaping the profession's future. Dr. Goettl shares insights on burnout, workplace safety, expanding roles in technology and artificial intelligence (AI), and what gives him hope for the next generation of nurses.
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  Implementing the Dyad Leadership Model 21.04.2026 19分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Tammy Powers, BSN, MBA, FACHE, a registered nurse and chief executive officer at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. They discuss the implementation and impact of the dyad leadership model in healthcare, focusing on the partnership between administrative and physician leaders to improve organizational success.
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  Ambulatory-Site Staff Safety from Workplace Violence 07.04.2026 16分

  Nick Chmielewski welcomes back to the podcast David Corbin, CPP, CHPA, owner and principal consultant at Dynamic Security Strategies, LLC. They discuss the importance of ensuring staff safety at ambulatory or community care sites as these facilities expand rapidly outside hospital campuses. David details unique security challenges and tailored strategies ambulatory sites use to protect staff and patients effectively.
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  Leading Infectious Disease Surge Hospitals 17.03.2026 40分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Greg Raymond, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services of the adult emergency department at Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he also oversees inpatient medicine, cardiology, and psychiatry. They discuss Greg's leadership experience and lessons learned as chief nursing officer of a COVID-19 surge hospital in the Baltimore Convention Center.
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  CNS-Led Chronic Disease Care Management Programs 03.03.2026 29分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Molly McClelland, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CMSRN, a professor in the College of Health Professions and clinical supervisor of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program at the University of Detroit Mercy. They discuss CNS-led chronic disease care management programs (CDMPs). Dr. McClelland describes how she has translated her studies on care management program effectiveness into significant results in the CDMP she leads.
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  Promoting Health, Equity, and Wellness 22.02.2026 35分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Professor Piri Ackerman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence and founder of the Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES), all at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. They cover Dr. Ackerman's journey into nursing, the role of inclusive excellence in nursing education, disparities in healthcare outcomes such as sepsis, and innovative programs like SHINES aimed at diversifying and supporting future nurses.
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  Growing and Developing Black Men in Nursing 12.02.2026 21分

  In this episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, Nick Chmielewski welcomes back a panel from the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders: Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones. They discuss growing and developing black men in nursing centers on visibility and representation, role modeling and truthfulness, early childhood exposure to black men in nursing, proactive membership, and community engagement.
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  Stories from Black Nurse Leaders 02.02.2026 35分

  This episode, part of a series honoring Black History Month, features a discussion with members of the Network of Black Male Nurse Leaders. Dr. Bim Akintade, Dr. Michael Cary, Dr. Derrick Glymph, Dr. Ernest J. Grant, and Dr. Michael Jones share their personal journeys into nursing, challenges they faced as black men in a predominantly female—and sometimes racially biased—profession, and their leadership experiences. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, resilience, authenticity, and advocacy for equity and representation in nursing leadership.
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  Faculty-Guided AI Chatbots for Nursing Education 13.01.2026 20分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Lindsay Iverson, DNP, APRN-NP, ACNP-BC, CHSE, an associate professor at Creighton University College of Nursing. They discuss Creighton's RX24 chatbot, designed to help nursing students master challenging antimicrobial pharmacology content by providing 24/7 evidence-based tutoring and feedback, and plans to expand its scope and accessibility. They also explore broader applications of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and avatars in healthcare education and clinical practice, which aim to improve student outcomes, knowledge retention, and patient care.
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  Integrated Health Solutions 06.01.2026 20分

  In this episode, Nick Chmielewski speaks with Rich Bajner, a managing director and leader of BRG's Integrated Health Solutions practice. They explore current trends and challenges in the healthcare industry, emphasizing the importance of integrated health solutions and collaboration among providers and insurers. Their discussion highlights the evolving roles of clinical leadership, impact of demographic changes, and need for innovative business models to address workforce and care delivery demands.