• Nurse Rosa's INsights

  • By: Rosa Hart
  • Podcast

Nurse Rosa's INsights

By: Rosa Hart
  • Summary

  • Rosa Hart interviews healthcare stakeholders to find out what needs they see in their specialty and learn about their proposed methods to meet them. Anyone can complain, but this podcast is for possibility thinkers who are ready to create solutions.
    2024 Rosa Hart
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Episodes
  • Ep05 The Business of Nursing - Interview with Dr. Lendra James
    Sep 18 2024
    Dr. Lendra James, host of Nurses with Voices, shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of business education for nurses and offers support and guidance to nurses looking to start their own consulting businesses. Dr. James also discusses the need for nurses to prioritize their own well-being and advocates for fair compensation and better retirement plans for nurses. She highlights the importance of financial literacy and offers resources to help nurses build generational wealth. Dr. James plans to continue hosting health and wealth expos to educate and empower nurses. "Nurses need to feed their young. Let's duplicate this and disciple them into another healthy lifestyle that they can lead." takeaways Nurses should be empowered with business education to explore entrepreneurship and consulting opportunities. Prioritizing wellness and self-care is crucial to prevent burnout and promote a thriving nursing community. Nurses deserve fair compensation and better retirement plans to ensure financial stability and retirement security. Financial literacy is essential for nurses to make informed decisions about their finances and build generational wealth. Chapters 03:16 Empowerment and Wellness in the Nursing Community 08:02 Compensation and Financial Literacy for Nurses 11:08 Using a Grant to Make Healthcare Better 15:31 Addressing Disparities in Nurse Compensation 19:49 Creating a Nursing Retirement Fund 22:12 The Health and Wealth Expo 25:35 DL James Consulting: Empowering Nurses 26:36 Conclusion and Call to Action
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    28 mins
  • Ep04: Advocating for Nurses - Interview with "Citizen Nurse" Gilanie De Castro
    Sep 11 2024
    In this conversation, Nurse Gilanie shares her background as an oncology nurse and her journey into advocacy and healthcare policy. She discusses her realization during the pandemic that the nursing profession lacked the necessary resources and support, which led her to become @citizennurse on social media and use her platform to advocate for change. "I thought if I could do something so that if there is a pandemic or something of the scale that happens in the future, the nursing profession will not have to go through what we went through again."Gilanie explains how she uses social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn to engage and educate nurses about civics and healthcare policy. She also highlights the importance of nurses being involved in decision-making positions and reframing the narrative around the nursing profession. The conversation between Rosa and Gilanie focuses on the value of nursing and the need for recognition and fair compensation. They discuss the difficulty of quantifying the compassionate care that nurses provide and the importance of recognizing the impact they have on patients' lives. Gilanie shares her experience of receiving the 2024 American Nurses Association Advocacy Award and emphasizes the need for nurses to have a voice and influence in healthcare decision-making. Answering the Billion dollar question: Gilanie describes the idea of creating a nurse-led think tank to conduct research and education in health policy. The conversation highlights the power of nurses in advocating for quality healthcare and the importance of nurses being both authentic and professional in their roles. Follow her on social media @CitizenNurse or connect on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilaniedecastro/ Subscribe to the CitizenNurse podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitizenNurse_News_Network Connect with Rosa on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/ 03:08 The Need for Nurses in Decision-Making and Policy 11:23 Engaging Nurses in Advocacy through Social Media 15:19 Reframing the Narrative: Showcasing the Positive Aspects of Nursing 17:33 The Importance of Education on Civics and Healthcare Policy 20:36 Creating Intentional Social Media Content for Nursing Leaders 23:03 Recognizing the Invaluable Contributions of Nurses 23:39 The Challenge of Quantifying the Value of Nursing Care 25:38 Advocacy: Giving Nurses a Voice and Influence 27:39 Being Authentically Professional as a Nurse 29:15 Nurses in Politics and Advocacy 33:40 Creating a Nurse-Led Think Tank: Advancing Nursing and Healthcare
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    43 mins
  • Ep03: Redefining Nursing Education with Melissa Mills
    Aug 14 2024
    In the latest episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, host Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN interviews nurse leader Melissa Mills, BSN, RN, MHA gathering insightful accounts of her nursing journey, her innovative approach to curriculum writing, and her efforts in advocating for changes in nursing reimbursement. Melissa shares her extensive 26-year nursing journey, reflecting on her experiences in pediatric and neonatal intensive care, home care, and hospice, where she discovered her passion for leadership. She reveals her transition into healthcare administration and how she found her love for curriculum writing over the past 7 years. Throughout the episode, Melissa gives a detailed overview of her work at Cinematic Health, where she incorporates movie-type cinematography in curriculum content to provide a realistic insight into the roles of CNAs, home health aides, and caregivers, aiming to address the high turnover rate in these entry-level positions. In a thought-provoking discussion, Melissa sheds light on her role as the fractional executive director for the commission for nurse reimbursement, highlighting the historical roots of nursing reimbursement and the need for policy changes to address the undervaluation of nursing services in healthcare reimbursement. One of the most striking insights from Melissa is her emphasis on the necessity of leadership education for all types of nursing roles. She states, "Even CNAs need to know how to be a leader," emphasizing the importance of developing practical leadership skills as an integral part of nursing education. As the episode unfolds, Melissa delves into actionable steps taken by the commission and her vision for effectively utilizing a $1,000,000,000 grant to strategically enhance nursing education and address fundamental issues within healthcare. Throughout the conversation, the episode provides a compelling view of Melissa's commitment to shaping the future of nursing education and healthcare reimbursement, making it an engaging and thought-provoking listen for all nursing professionals and healthcare advocates. Key Moments and Questions: (00:00:49) Melissa’s Nursing Journey: Melissa recounts her extensive 26-year nursing career, sharing her experiences in pediatric and neonatal intensive care, home care, and her passion for leadership. (00:05:35) Cinematic Health Education: A Dive into Innovative Curriculum Writing: How does cinematic storytelling enhance the learning experience for future CNAs and home health aides? See the work in action here: https://www.cinematichealtheducation.com/ (00:13:08) Advocating for Nursing Reimbursement Policy Change: What actionable steps is the commission taking to address the undervaluation of nursing services and push for policy changes in reimbursement? Join the movement at: https://commissionfornursereimbursement.com/ (00:18:01) The Role of Leadership in Nursing Education: Why does Melissa emphasize the need for leadership education in all nursing programs, including for CNAs and LPNs? (00:22:42) Utilizing a $1,000,000,000 Grant: How does Melissa envision strategically utilizing a substantial grant to revamp nursing education and address critical issues in healthcare? Follow Nurse Melissa Mills on LinkedIn for her thought leadership in the nursing field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissalynnmills/ Connect with host Nurse Rosa Hart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/
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    26 mins

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