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In this episode of "Inspiring Careers in Nursing," Julia Lanouette interviews Cameron Cook, a 2018 graduate of Villanova's Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and a 2022 MBA graduate from Villanova School of Business. Cameron currently works as a clinical educator with Novartis's Breast Cancer Team. He discusses his unique role in providing drug and medication education to clinicians, emphasizing how his job ensures a seamless patient journey and enhances the confidence of healthcare providers. Cameron reflects on his transition from bedside nursing to a more structured, nine-to-five schedule, sharing insights on the balance between administrative tasks and in-person or virtual interactions with clinicians. Cameron delves into how his educational background and networking experiences at Villanova helped pave the way for his current position. He highlights the strong alumni presence and support within the Villanova nursing community, which played a significant role in his career progression. Additionally, Cameron notes that while an MBA wasn't a requirement for his role, the skills and knowledge gained from his business degree have been invaluable. He advises aspiring nurses to gain as much disease state education as possible and to network actively to increase their opportunities in the field. In addressing broader healthcare challenges, Cameron identifies nursing burnout as a critical issue. He stresses the importance of self-care and advises nurses to leave work at work to maintain their well-being. Reflecting on his journey, he encourages listeners to be open to different career paths within nursing and to give themselves grace when navigating their careers. Cameron's story serves as an inspiration, showcasing the versatility and impact of a nursing degree beyond traditional patient care roles.

Purpose/Importance: To identify the dangers of overconsumption of caffeinated beverages and suggest healthier/safer alternatives. To recognize campus culture of caffeine overconsumption and address it as a larger issue across college campuses Theresa Capriotti, DO, MSN, RN, CRNP, Clinical Professor at the Villanova University, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Villanova University Office of Health Promotion, Jessica Pellicciotta, MA, RDN/LDN Emily Malatesta, India Miller, Tess O’Hara, Class of 2024

Exploring the science behind happiness and tips on how to find it on campus using interviews with psychology student and professor as well as personal insights from senior nursing students. •Austen Elvekrog: Senior Psychology Major at Villanova University Senior Nursing Students: Janice Igbinobaro, MK Rusnock, and Sam Wolter Dr. Gail Furman, PhD, RN, CHSE-A Janice Igbinobaro, MK Rusnock, Sam Wolter Class of 2024

Purpose/Importance: To provide guidance on navigating romantic breakups, spotting relationship red flags, and facilitating post-breakup recovery with coping strategies and resources for healing and growth. Natalie Sheridan, Psy.D, Clinical Psychology Licensed Psychologist at Villanova Counseling Center Gwendolyn Morris, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, Nursing Professor at Villanova University and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Ananda Annan, Janet Garside, Sally Ketterer Class of 2024

Ryan Batkay interviewed Coach Andy Talley, Coach Mark Ferrante and NMDP personnel for the annual Villanova Bone Marrow registry signup.

A podcast featuring senior nursing students Mary Howley, Gilles Theunissen​ and Gerard Murjani to raise awareness of issues related to alcohol misuse in college students and to educate on the resources for assistance. Featuring interviews with​: •Stacey Andes, MA, EdD, Director of Villanova Health Services ​ •Sean Dinan, LSW, Villanova Substance Use Counselor ​•Teagan Sullivan, Senior Nursing Student, EMT for Villanova Emergency Services (VEMS)​

Senior Scaries: A Guide to Senior Year is a WXV&U Health podcast hosted by Ryan Batkay, Laura Boyko and Teagan Sullivan, 3 senior nursing students at Villanova University. This podcast explores the exciting, yet scary transition from the structure of college life to the post-graduation world. With firsthand perspectives of Sara Lutkewitte, Assistant Director of First Year Experiences, Dr. Anna Moreland, a Villanova Theology professor and Director of the Villanova Honors Program, as well as senior students, the podcast shares unique stories that highlight all that it means to be approaching graduation. This podcast hopes to provide support to seniors that feel lost and resources that can guide students through a smooth transition to post-grad life.    Resources: American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment III: Undergraduate Student Reference Group Executive Summary Spring 2023. Silver Spring, MD: American College Health Association; 2023.

This is the fifth episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire listeners.  In this episode, Nicole Blanche Guerin interviewed Jamie O'Day. Refusing to take the traditional nursing path by starting in General Medicine, Jamie fought hard to find a job that fulfilled her passion of working with expecting mothers in Labor & Delivery, where she met ⁠NAPS⁠ co-founder Emily Silver.  Being a mom, maternal child health nurse, and board certified lactation consultant, Jamie knows first hand and through experience that there is no one right way to parent. Which is why she and Emily built NAPS as an honest, real-life, judgment-free space with personalized support from trained medical professionals. The classes, bootcamps, podcast, as well as their signature membership service, Nurture by NAPS, are designed to help parents thrive in every stage from conception through preschool. Jamie is most passionate about helping parents cut through all the superstitious nonsense and judgment and find the way that works best for them. In particular working parents, and supporting families through their employers to address the complexities that come with being a working parent, and not being able to show up at 100% for everyone, 100% of the time! You can always count on Jamie to give you the right medical answer and to help you feel empowered and confident with honest, real-life advice based on her own experiences as a working parent, nurse and as a mother to three young girls. Jamie graduated from Villanova University and is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Jamie lives in Boston with her husband and 3 daughters. This audio recording and its contents are protected by copyright law @2024 WXV&U Health. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, rebroadcast or distribution or any other use of this recording or any part(s) of it, without explicit permission from (⁠Villanova University’s Fitzpatrick College of Nursing⁠) is strictly prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to rebranding and redistribution or rebroadcasting of any word or phrase or segment and any other means of unauthorized dissemination of this recording or any part hereof.  Violations or infringements on this copyright may subject the offender to legal action. Please note that the opinions expressed in this audio recording are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or values of the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.  This content is for educational purposes only. 

This is the fourth episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire listeners.  In this episode, Maryalice Morro interviewed Tyonne Hinson. As Director of Nursing Diversity Initiatives and the Nursing Career Lattice Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Hinson leads and directs enterprise level initiatives to strengthen the recruitment, retention, advancement and inclusion of all members of the nursing workforce as a platform to promote health equity and reduce child health disparities. She also contributes to a broad range of nursing and patient care-focused diversity, inclusion, and health equity activities. Prior to joining Boston Children’s, she was previously with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in a senior nursing role directing neonatal nursing practice, leading international-global health nursing initiatives, and partnering with several leaders to create a wide range of clinical and EDI-focused strategies to build nursing and the clinically focused workforce.  With over 20 years of experience in nursing, Dr. Hinson blends a strong background in executive nursing leadership, neonatal intensive care and maternal-fetal health, international, public and global health, as well as health equity and cross-cultural competencies. Dr. Hinson holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a focus in Healthcare Administration from Villanova University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Syracuse University, and a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also holds Nurse Executive Board Certification (NE-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  This audio recording and its contents are protected by copyright law @2024 WXV&U Health. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, rebroadcast or distribution or any other use of this recording or any part(s) of it, without explicit permission from (⁠Villanova University’s Fitzpatrick College of Nursing⁠) is strictly prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to rebranding and redistribution or rebroadcasting of any word or phrase or segment and any other means of unauthorized dissemination of this recording or any part hereof.  Violations or infringements on this copyright may subject the offender to legal action. Please note that the opinions expressed in this audio recording are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or values of the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.  This content is for educational purposes only. 

This is the third episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire listeners.  In this episode, Nicole Blanche Guerin interviewed John Ervin. John is a doctoral candidate in strategic leadership with an emphasis in idealized design strategic consulting and systems thinking. His doctoral thesis research focuses on innovations in the cannabis and industrial hemp industry. As an experienced healthcare entrepreneur, his success has been augmented through experiences including the airline industry, the Department of Homeland Security, insurance and financial services, and the medical device industry. John is an accomplished senior leader and former military officer with executive expertise in nationally ranked healthcare organizations, with extensive success in consulting, strategic planning, operations and innovation. He is sSkilled in performing in complex environments with product and loss, profitability, growth and revenue responsibilities. Adept at executive coaching and developing healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs., John has provided coaching and mentoring to several healthcare startups, including Avicenna, Minimelife and Health Connect. John is currently an advisor to Skills4Industry, an educational technology provider to businesses and individuals, and V for Victory, a non-profit company. Born in Camden, NJ as a foster child and raised in Gloucester City, NJ, John earned a B.S. in Liberal Arts in Biology from Excelsior University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villanova University, MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, Project Management Program Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute, Executive Certificate in Healthcare Operations from Harvard T Chan’s School of Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Lean Healthcare Operations from Thomas Jefferson University, Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy from George Mason University, and is a Certified Professional Life Coach from The Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching. This audio recording and its contents are protected by copyright law @2024 WXV&U Health. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, rebroadcast or distribution or any other use of this recording or any part(s) of it, without explicit permission from (⁠Villanova University’s Fitzpatrick College of Nursing⁠) is strictly prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to rebranding and redistribution or rebroadcasting of any word or phrase or segment and any other means of unauthorized dissemination of this recording or any part hereof.  Violations or infringements on this copyright may subject the offender to legal action. Please note that the opinions expressed in this audio recording are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or values of the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.  This content is for educational purposes only. 

This is the second episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire listeners.  This is the second episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire our listeners. In this episode, Maryalice Morro interviewed Nicole Blanche Guerin. Nicole has over twenty-five years’ experience in insurance and reinsurance  (Insurance for insurance companies) and over ten years of Critical Care nursing experience. She has served as an officer in multiple organizations including multiline carriers, an international reinsurance broker, a startup Referenced Based Pricing (RBP) medical cost containment company and a multi-line reinsurer. Nicole has successfully executed various roles with progressive responsibilities across multiple product lines, including roles as in- house counsel, from Associate General Counsel to GC, Operations/COO, claims management, managed care contracting, reinsurance treaty negotiation and drafting, commutation negotiations and alternative dispute resolution management. Products lines experienced include workers compensation, general liability, property, disability, life, accident, and health, and excess of loss and stop loss reinsurance. She has managed teams across the United States and Canada and in various locations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. After graduating from Villanova University’s College of Nursing, Nicole started her nursing career at Hahnemann University Hospital in the CCU/CTICU,  Cardiac Care Unit / Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit obtaining a Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) designation shortly thereafter, which she maintained for ten years. After earning a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) with a concentration in Health Law from Widener University, School of Law and passing the licensing exam for Pennsylvania, she began her legal career in professional liability defense.  She has substantial experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) , including several reinsurance arbitrations and mediations. Nicole brings her clinical experience in critical care nursing to complex claim management at AXIS as well as a working knowledge of various laws and regulations within the United States.   She is an engaging speaker and has created or co-presented seminars and workshops for the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA), Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)  and Defense Research Institutes (DRI), among others. She currently serves on the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Board of Consultors at Villanova University and is an active supporter of the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) at AXIS and women’s health services in the greater Philadelphia Area. She is currently licensed to practice Nursing and Law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This audio recording and its contents are protected by copyright law @2024 WXV&U Health. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, rebroadcast or distribution or any other use of this recording or any part(s) of it, without explicit permission from (⁠Villanova University’s Fitzpatrick College of Nursing⁠) is strictly prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to rebranding and redistribution or rebroadcasting of any word or phrase or segment and any other means of unauthorized dissemination of this recording or any part hereof.  Violations or infringements on this copyright may subject the offender to legal action. Please note that the opinions expressed in this audio recording are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or values of the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.  This content is for educational purposes only. 

This is the first episode of Inspiring Careers in Nursing, the podcast where we hear from Villanova Nursing Alumni about the different career paths they have taken to inform and inspire listeners.  In this episode, Nicole Blanche Guerin interviewed Julia Lanouette. Julia has over 12 years’experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in addition to 5 years of nursing experience in acute care and home care.  Prior to entering the health care arena, Julia worked in the Risk Management and Technology sectors. Currently, she is the Director of Pharmacovigilance Operations with Moderna Therapeutics, Boston, Mass.  In this current role, Julia sets the strategy for developing and writing the global pharmacovigilance and manages relationships with Moderna’s business partners to ensure the secure exchange of safety data for clinical trials and post-marketing products.  Previously, Julia held various positions at Merck & Co. in Business Development, Pharmacovigilance Licensing, Regulatory Affairs, International and Clinical Safety and Risk Management. Julia has a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies, with a concentration in International from Dickenson College  (2001), a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the second degree program at Villanova University and a Master of Science in Nursing Innovation from Drexel University.  Julia lives in Montgomery County, Pa. with her family.  She is an active member Sigma Theta Tau. This audio recording and its contents are protected by copyright law @2024 WXV&U Health. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, rebroadcast or distribution or any other use of this recording or any part(s) of it, without explicit permission from (Villanova University’s Fitzpatrick College of Nursing) is strictly prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to rebranding and redistribution or rebroadcasting of any word or phrase or segment and any other means of unauthorized dissemination of this recording or any part hereof.  Violations or infringements on this copyright may subject the offender to legal action. Please note that the opinions expressed in this audio recording are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views or values of the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.  This content is for educational purposes only. 

Stop the Stigma: Nontraditional Students is a podcast created by senior nursing students Shannon Foley, Margaret Yahiro, and Kylie Barton, class of 2023. They hope to educate listeners about nontraditional students and their experiences on college campuses when integrated with traditional students. In this podcast, they interviewed two students who experienced nontraditional pathways to receive their degrees – Nick Langan, WXV&U Health Operations Manager and graduate of Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies in 2020, and Cathleen Skupien, a current Villanova University nursing student who transitioned from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Express track to the traditional undergraduate track to accommodate for her additional obligations outside of school. Also, the director of the Office of Student Involvement, JJ Brown, provided a quote encouraging nontraditional students to get involved on campus.   Resources:  Nontraditional undergraduates / definitions and data. (n.d.). National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/pubs/web/97578e.asp  

Swab to Save a Life is a podcast about Blood Stem Cell & Bone Marrow Donation created by nursing students Ava Rogers, Sophia Paolucci, Alyssa Thue, and Kelly Bratton. They describe the screening process, and why donors are essential to saving the lives of those diagnosed with blood cancer, immune system disorders, and other illnesses. In this podcast, Peggy Damm, a mother of a child who received a life-saving blood stem cell transplant, shares her personal story. Next, they dive into the details of donation by talking with Meghan, a bone marrow transplant nurse at Nemours Children’s Hospital. Lastly, Cori Smothers, the member enrollment coordinator of Be the Match, explains the swab and screening process and how people can get involved. In addition to the interviews, they gathered data from the Be the Match website. After swabbing students on April 19th for The Get in the Game: Save a Life campaign, Villanova added 890 people to the Be the Match registry.   Resources BeTheMatch.org. (n.d.). Join our bone marrow registry: Get your swab kit Today: Be the match: Save a life. Join Our Bone Marrow Registry | Get Your Swab Kit Today| Be The Match | Save a Life. Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://bethematch.org/become-a-donor/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw7cpipeUsqIelx3NhMSe0SG322Krv_wlAweLr2pRiRBikUEivQoeZhoCm5cQAvD_BwE

Stop and Snack’ is WXV&U Health’s first mini-podcast nutrition series founded by senior nursing students Olivia Frizzell and Caitlin Fisher in the first group on the radio station this semester. The series is continued by Grace Borell, Grace Pappanicholaou, and Kristen Marra. The goal of the series is to educate listeners about nutrition and nutrition resources available on college campuses. In this podcast, Jessica Pellicciotta, a registered dietician/nutritionist from the Office of Health Promotion at Villanova University, is interviewed. Jessica gives advice to navigate eating on a college campus and the abundance of nutrition resources available at Villanova. Also, one of the podcast hosts, Kristen Marra, shares her personal experiences as a nursing student who maintains a gluten-free diet on her college campus. Kristen offers information about a gluten-free diet, the foods that she needs to avoid, and how she successfully eats gluten-free on campus.   References Beyond Celiac. (2023). Serving Gluten-Free Students: Two surveys find America’s colleges still need  better solutions. Beyond Celiac: Together for a Cure. https://www.beyondceliac.org/living-with-celiac-disease/school/info-for-college-students/most-college-students-still-cant-safely-eat-gluten-free/  Rajagopal, S. (2023). Gluten-Free Diet: Is It Right for Me? John Hopkins Medicine.  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/celiac-disease/what-is-a-glutenfree-diet  Schuchmann, C. (2023, March 23). Gluten-free guide to college: How celiac disease patients can prepare  for a gluten-free lifestyle on campus. The University of Chicago Medical Center: At the Forefront UChicago Medicine. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/gastrointestinal-articles/gluten-free-guide-to-college-celiac-disease-patients-preparation-for-gluten-free-lifestyle-on-campus

Stop the Stigma: Testing Anxiety is a podcast created by Senior Nursing Students, Mary Fossaceca, Alyssa Nolan, and Kylie Zerbe. They hope to spread awareness about the struggle students face who experience testing anxiety and appropriate actions to take to manage it such as positive self-talk, breathing exercises, and outside resources right on campus. In this podcast they interviewed an undergraduate student who experiences test anxiety and explains her personal experience as a college student and resources provided to her. Afterwards, Dr. James Vines, Nursing Student Success and Retention Advisor, provides helpful insight as to how the University can help and provide accommodations to students in need.  References: o   Keptner, K. M., Fitzgibbon, C., & O’Sullivan, J. (2021). Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on test anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(5), 289–297. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022620935061  o   Yilmaz, E. B. (2023). Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Improve Academic Achievement...Bultas M, Boyd E, McGroarty C. Evaluation of a brief mindfulness intervention on examination anxiety and stress. Journal of Nursing Education. 2021;60(11):625-628. Journal of Nursing Education, 62(2), e1. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20230112-01  o   Bultas, M. W., Boyd, E., & McGroarty, C. (2021). Evaluation of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Examination Anxiety and Stress. Journal of Nursing Education, 60(11), 625–628. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20210913-04  o   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8621067/ 

“Let’s Get Connected: Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Transition to College” is a podcast created by Senior Nursing students: Eion Howley, Celia Argiriou, and Juliana Russo. This podcast includes interviews from JJ Brown, the director of student involvement at Villanova University and Kara Greene, a senior nursing student at Villanova University who has been an orientation counselor for incoming students.

Senior Nursing students, Tim Jacoboski, Jasmine Huang and Kenneth Tan collaborated for a Public Service Announcement on naps; when, how, and why to take them.  This PSA will air throughout WXVU's on-air programming.

Don’t Sleep on Sleep is a Podcast created by Senior Nursing students, Tim Jacoboski, Jasmine Huang and Kenneth Tan. They hope to spread awareness on consequences of sleep deprivation and promote healthy sleeping habits in college students. In this Podcast, they interviewed their friend Josh Tsai, a senior at Villanova, about his sleeping routine and his relationship with sleep. Afterwards, Stacy Andes, Director of the Office of Health Promotion at Villanova, provided statistics on hours of sleep students get at Villanova, Tips and Tricks on how to better one's sleep routine and resources students can use on campus. Lastly, Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell provided research on the effects of College Students Sleeping with Technology. In addition to those interviewed, they have also gathered data from a Cross Sectional Study on Sleep Quality and Quantity among US Medical Students and information on the correlation between sleep and health from the Center for Disease Control. Resources: Ayala, E., Berry, R., Winseman, J., Mason, H., Ayala, E. E., Winseman, J. S., & Mason, H. R. (2017). A cross-sectional snapshot of sleep quality and quantity among US medical students. Academic Psychiatry, 41(5), 664–668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40596-016-0653-5 Dowdell, E. B., & Clayton, B. Q. (2019). Interrupted sleep: College students sleeping with technology. Journal of American College Health, 67(7), 640–646. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2018.1499655 Sleep and Health | Healthy Schools | CDC. (2019, September 11). https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sleep.htm

In a continuation of the ‘Stop and Snack’ podcast series as part of the partnership with the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and WXVU, senior Villanova nursing students Olivia Frizzell and Caitlin Fisher explore the topic of wellness and the effect that nutrition has on illness and energy levels through an interview with Dr. Tracy Oliver, an associate professor at Villanova University specializing in nutrition. Their goal is to draw a connection between nutrition and wellness and educate listeners on what a well-balanced diet consists of and its importance for health and wellbeing. They also provide information on additional resources such as Villanova University’s ‘Villanova Eats Great’ campaign.