In this episode of Nursing Insights, we dive into the world of nurse advocacy and explore how it plays a crucial role in protecting and advancing the nursing profession. Judy Schmidt, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), returns to share her insights on how nurses can influence legislation, advocate for their profession, and the vital laws that have been passed to protect both nurses and patients. From the Nurse Licensure Compact to the Alternative to Discipline Act, ...
Learn about the NJCCN/Vizient acute care residency program with Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Lorraine Kane, MSN, RN, CEN, and Doretha Joy Bray, MSN-Edu, RN, CMSRN.
In our latest episode, we speak about recruitment and mentorship in the nursing sector with MaryJo Loughlin, Administrative Director, Clinical Program Development at Hunterdon Medical Center.
Continuing our, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus, Nancy Fitterer, Charles Larobis, Mary Jo Loughlin, and Judy Schmidt – reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, and in this episode, they focus on the importance of nurse recruitment.
In this special, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Nancy Fitterer MA, Charles Larobis RN, BSN, CDP, CADDCT, IPCO, Mary Jo Loughlin RN, MAS, NE-BC , and Judy Schmidt DHA, MSN, RN– reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, held this past January.
Danielle Kuhlwein, a registered LPN with Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a Caring for Kids Company, provides an overview of her professional journey. Preferred Home Health Care is part of the Care Options for Kids community, a leader in pediatric healthcare for over 20 years. They offer comprehensive therapy, nursing, and school-based services to enrich the lives of children and families nationwide.
In this episode, Stephanie speaks with Dr. Pamela B. de Cordova, associate professor of nursing at Rutgers University in the division of nursing science and nurse scientist for the NJCCN, about her experience in nursing education.
In this episode, Dr. Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, clinical professor at Rutgers School of Nursing AND Executive Director for the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, discusses NJCCN's data report.
In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.
In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.
Stephanie interviews Daria Waszak, an associate dean/associate professor at Felician University.
For today’s episode, hosted by Susan Weaver, Nurse Scientist, New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, we have something special for you. We’re coming to you from a committee room at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton, where we’ll be speaking with three distinguished panelists about political advocacy and state-level testimony. Our guests today are: Dr. Marcel Kaganovskaya, APN and President of the Society of Psychiatric APNs, and Assistant Professor at Felician University School of Nur...
In this episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso, MHCI, BSN, RN sits down with Dr. Deeba Siddiqui, Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus on safety systems. Deeba’s nursing journey began with a chest tube at age 19 – an experience that inspired her to pivot into nursing. From outpost nursing in rural Newfoundland, to working across the United States, to becoming Patient Safety and Quality Officer at the United Nations, her career has been anything but traditional. Now serving ...
In this episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso sits down with Frank Crispin (Nursing Director) and Veronica Perez (Nurse Manager) from Inspira Medical Center Vineland to explore how virtual nursing is reshaping patient care and supporting frontline nurses. They share the story behind Inspira’s pilot program, how virtual nurses handle admissions and discharges, and the surprising impact on nurse burnout, patient experience, and hospital efficiency. This conversation highlights how i...
What if a small change in your electronic health record could save lives? In this episode of Nursing Insights, we dive into a quiet revolution in geriatric care: the Geriatric Prescribing Context (GPC). Host Stephanie Olaso, MHCI, BSN, RN is joined by: Dr. Katie Drago, geriatrician and lead researcher behind the GPCJean Stoerger, PharmD and clinical geriatric pharmacistMary Jo Phillips, DNP and geriatric program directorTogether, they unpack how the GPC came to life after a tragic medic...
In this powerful installment of New Jersey Nursing Insights, we delve into the often-overlooked emotional toll on healthcare providers known as the Second Victim Phenomenon. Through a candid conversation with Dr. Marthe Leveille, MSN, RN, CPHQ, we explore the internal struggles nurses experience after adverse patient events – ranging from guilt and anxiety to moral injury and burnout. In this episode, Dr. Leveille shares the ground-breaking pilot of a peer-support program in adult ICUs, inspi...
In this enlightening episode of Nursing Insights, host Stephanie Olaso sits down with Dr. Maryann Alexander, visiting professor at Vanderbilt University and former Chief Officer of Nursing Regulation at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Together, they explore the current state, challenges, and future of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) workforce in the United States. With a wealth of data and decades of insight, Dr. Alexander discusses the vital role LPNs play in heal...
The transition from student to advanced practice provider (APP) can be exciting, but also overwhelming. In this episode, host Stephanie speaks with two trailblazers who are shaping the future of nurse practitioner and physician assistant onboarding: Dr. Dodi Iannaco of Virtua Health and Cedar Wang of Holy Name Medical Center. Together, they explore: The New Jersey APP Transition to Practice ProgramWhat effective onboarding looks like for new NPs and PAsThe evolving roles of APPs in diverse he...
The nursing profession is facing a critical shortage, and today’s episode of Nursing Insights dives deep into the latest New Jersey Nursing Data and Analysis Report for 2025. Dr. Edna Cadmus, Executive Director of the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), and Dr. Daria Waszak, Assistant Director, join us to discuss the state of the nursing workforce, the shortages we’re facing nationally and in New Jersey, and the strategies in place to address them. Key Takeaways: ✔️ Projected...