Welcome to episode 1 of Nurse Rosa's INsights where host Rosa Hart sits down with Dr. Rachel Malloy, a clinical application manager for a neurodiagnostic company, to discuss the importance of media training for nurses and the role of nurses in transforming healthcare.

Dr. Rachel Malloy, DNP, RN, CNRN, SCRN, recently developed a media competency training program for neuroscience nurses, emphasizing the need for nurses to engage with the public effectively and avoid misinformation in the media. As she rightly highlights, "Nurses are being encouraged to utilize different forms of media to communicate healthcare stories and messages," stressing the urgency for nurses' media involvement.

The episode addresses the lack of media training programs for nurses and the undervaluation of the nursing profession. Dr. Malloy delves into the potential impact of nurses in public health and politics, advocating for increased philanthropic funding for nursing education and healthcare transformation.

For more information about Dr. Rachel Malloy's media training program or to contact her, visit:

https://www.nursesinthemedia.com/

Register for the AANN Media Competency Training for the Neuroscience Nurse continuing education credit at: https://apps.aann.org/store/product-details?productId=898805030

Hear Dr. Malloy's answer to the billion dollar question: How would you use a $1,000,000,000 grant to transform healthcare and how nurses could utilize it to meet healthcare needs.

Here are some key questions about the episode:

(00:45 ): How does media training for nurses help in demystifying and making media more accessible?

(05:20 ): How can nurses effectively repurpose reliable information onto social media for wider reach while maintaining trustworthiness?

(12:15 ): What key points does Dr. Malloy emphasize regarding the role of nurses in public health and politics?

(18:40 ): In what ways can nurses and healthcare organizations benefit from media training and developing relationships with journalists for effective communication?

(23:10 ): What are the implications of the hypothetical scenario of receiving a $1,000,000,000 grant for transforming healthcare, as discussed in the episode?

(28:30 ): How can nurses influence public perception of nursing through professional nursing associations and healthcare organizations with the help of media trained nurses?

Dr. Malloy's episode encapsulates the crucial role of nursing in the media and healthcare transformation, providing insightful perspectives on the necessity of media training and the potential for nurses to advocate for change.

If you want to delve deeper into how nurses can engage with the public and make a difference in healthcare, don't miss Nurse Rosa's Insights!

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