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Frontline Nursing

Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN

Presented by the Florida Center for Nursing, Frontline Nursing is a podcast that recognizes the impact nurses have on our lives and our communities. Throughout the series, FCN Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will talk with those on the frontlines of health care to hear about the issues impacting the nursing workforce, insights from their personal journeys, and what inspires them.The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of

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28:59

Advocating for Yourself and Others - Francine...

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2025/01/22

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn the second part of the conversation between Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, Dr. Bono-Neri talks about self-care, shares data gathered by her organization Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, and offers tips for nurse advocacy. Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner, academic nurse educator, trained sexual assault nurse examiner,...

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Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse - Francine Bono-Neri,...

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2025/01/08

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, in conversation with Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP. Dr. Bono-Neri discusses her work fighting human trafficking and her refusal to fail another victim. Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner, academic nurse educator, trained sexual assault nurse examiner, researcher, published author, invited speaker, and nurse leade...

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Building a Foundation of Calm – Christine Vega-Perez,...

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2024/12/11

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowFeatured guest Christine Vega-Perez, RN, MSN, CHC, talks with FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about starting small, learning from mistakes, and the importance of sleep. Christine Vega-Perez is a Decision Making & Accountability Life Coach. She is also an RN and has worked in the health care setting since 2007. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing in Healthcare Systems Management. Christine founded Life’s Risk Management in 202...

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30:17

Helping People Come Back to Themselves – Terry Chase,...

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2024/11/27

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features guest Terry Chase, ND, MA, RN, CEIP-ED, talking about finding nursing after a traumatic bike accident and making herself “bigger than the chair.” Dr. Terry Chase is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and author spanning careers in health care, higher education, and private practice. As a leader in nursing and health care, she has contributed value to educational programs as Patient and Family Education Coordinator at Craig ...

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40:43

Nursing in the Military - Major Isis Rosario and...

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2024/11/11

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowTwo military nurses join the discussion for this episode, Major Isis Rosario, BSN, RN, 66C, 66G, AN, and Captain Andrea Tosi, BSN, RN, CCRN, AN. The guests talk about the importance of mentorship and the differences and similarities between military and civilian nursing. Major Isis Rosario enlisted in the Army in 2007 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Demonstrating a commitment to her professional development, Major Rosario pursued further education...

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51:08

Start Small to Do Big Things - Renee Thompson, DNP,...

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2024/10/30

This episode features Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, discussing her work addressing bullying and incivility in the health care industry, the importance of a healthy workplace culture for nurse retention, and the necessity of asking for help. Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute and works with healthcare organizations to cultivate a professional workforce by addressing bullying and incivility. Renee has authored several books and is one of only 3...

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21:39

Upskilling the Nursing Workforce: Mary Anne Enns,...

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2024/10/16

In the second part of the conversation between Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, and Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE, Dr. Enns talks about advancing the nursing workforce with the creation of her trailblazing LPN to RN pathway program. Dr. Enns is a nursing faculty member at Cape Coral Technical College and at Fort Myers Technical College, where she teaches the LPN to RN bridge program that she created. Her field experience spans more than 30 yea...

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34:50

Slow Down and Breathe - Daniela Diaz, BSN, RN

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2024/10/02

This episode features a follow-up interview with Daniela Diaz, BSN, RN. In 2021, Daniela was a guest on Season 1 of Frontline Nursing when she was a prelicensure BSN student. Now a registered nurse in Miami, FL, Daniela returns to share what it’s like to be a new nurse in the rapidly changing health care landscape. Daniela Diaz earned her BSN from the University of South Florida College of Nursing and is a registered nurse in a Cardiovascular surgical intensive care unit in Miami,...

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40:46

Lifelong Learner: Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE

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2024/09/18

In this episode, Mary Anne Enns, DNP, RN, CNE, discusses starting out with a Diploma in Nursing, returning to school after 25 years, and her current role training excellent practical nurses. Dr. Enns is a nursing faculty member at Cape Coral Technical College and at Fort Myers Technical College, where she teaches the LPN to RN bridge program that she created. Her field experience spans more than 30 years in the United States and Canada, and she is nationally certified as a Clinical Nurse...

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31:15

Everyone Wins When Nurses Are Healthy – Jennifer...

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2024/09/04

This episode features Jennifer Bonamer, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, NPD-BC, discussing her work shifting the narrative for nurses from self-sacrifice to self-care. Dr. Bonamer also discusses the importance of responding, not reacting, and talks about her work on the American Nurses Association Enterprise Research Advisory Council. Jen Bonamer works as a Nursing Professional Development – Research Specialist at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida. She leads the nursing research and ...

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39:06

Nursing is for Men: Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN

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2024/08/21

Where do men fit into nursing? In this episode, guest Oleg Frolov, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN, discusses his journey as a male nurse in the female-dominated profession of nursing. He also discusses his teaching philosophy and the connection between boxing and nursing. Oleg has over 20 years of experience in boxing, holding certifications from USA Boxing and Boxing Therapy (of Israel). With a decade as a coach and cornerman at amateur and professional levels (20 years total boxing experience)...

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37:12

School Nursing—Not Just Boo-Boos & Band-aids: Jackie...

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2024/08/07

In this episode, Jackie Silvers, RN, dives deep into the realities of school nursing, a much more dramatic line of work than it may seem. She discusses her role as the go-to health expert in the school, the importance of hope, and the “truth” of tummy aches. Before relocating to Florida five years ago, Jackie’s nursing career spanned nearly two decades of practice in both acute and public health settings. With a strong cardiac background in critical care, she was provided the opportunity...

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34:09

Nursing Found Me: Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN

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2024/07/24

In this episode, Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, shares how she made her way from working as an ER nurse to the nursing leadership roles she has today. Her conversation with Frontline Nursing host, Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, ranges from using AI and technology to unburden bedside providers to advice for nurses looking to advance their careers. Jody Long has a long career in nursing since 1997, with more than 18 years of experience dedicated to ...

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34:13

Meant to Be: Willa Fuller, Executive Director of...

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2024/07/10

Part Two of the conversation with Willa Fuller, BSN, RN. Listen to S2E1 of Frontline Nursing for the first part of the conversation where Willa talked about how nurses make a difference. In this episode, Willa discusses her personal journey, touching on what it means to be involved in the nursing community, the role politics and advocacy play in nursing, and why nursing is the most trusted profession. Willa Fuller, BSN, RN, is the Executive Director of the Florida Nurse...

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32:23

It Takes a Tough Person: Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP,...

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2024/06/26

In this episode, Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, speaks with Frontline Nursing host and FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about the health care challenges in rural communities, the importance of communication for nurses, and preparing future nurses as a nurse educator. Dr. Lisandra Sorrentino is a dedicated nursing professional with a rich background in clinical practice and education. She earned her Accelerated BSN from the University of Florida in 2012, fol...

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37:54

We Need Nurse Leaders: Dr. Allison McHugh, DNP,...

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2024/06/12

In this episode, Dr. Allison McHugh, DNP, MHCDS, RN, NE-BC, discusses why we need nurse leaders, the importance of finding joy, and the call for recognition and support in the nursing workforce.Dr. Allison McHugh is a nurse with almost 30 years of experience, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has practiced nursing in many parts of the country in both academic medical centers and community hospitals. She has over 20 years of experience in leadership, including Director, Associate Chief Nur...

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35:59

Nursing is a holistic practice: Kasey Pacheco-Moran,...

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2024/05/29

In this episode, Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, talks with FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, about holistic nursing, innovation, and securing the pipeline of nursing.Kasey Pacheco-Moran, BSN, RN, is a dedicated nurse collaborator and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Preservers of Life LLC, a digital marketing agency, and the Executive Director of Nurses in Charge, a global non-profit focused on bolstering the international nursing team. With a passion for highlighting the often-...

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26:26

Nursing is Not Textbook: Jamie Roberts, LPN

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2024/05/15

Jamie Roberts, LPN, shares her experience as a home health nurse and as a triage nurse. She speaks with FCN Executive Rayna Letourneau about the importance of building trust and how nurses need to be well-rounded. “Nursing is not textbook,” Jamie says. “Nursing is thinking out of the box.”Jamie Roberts is a licensed practical nurse who works as the triage nurse for a Florida pediatric office. When she is not answering calls and providing education to families, she works as a home care nurse, ...

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26:12

Nurses Make a Difference: Willa Fuller, Executive...

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2024/05/01

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10:48

The Long Haul: Meet Kerri, a nurse with 27 years of...

Frontline Nursing ·

2022/03/31

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