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Frontline Nursing

Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN

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, FAAN, 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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24:51

Every Nurse is a Leader – Tera Gross, DNP, RN,...

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2026/09/23

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Tera Gross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, discussing nurse leadership, quick decision-making during COVID, and the joy of connecting with nursing staff and students. Dr. Gross serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Mayo Clinic in Florida and as Adjunct Faculty for the Florida State University College of Nursing. As Chair and Chief Nurse of the Department of Nursing, she provides strategic leadership focused on transforming health care del...

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29:12

The Value of LPNs – Keisa Heard, MS, LPN

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2026/09/09

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, discusses the importance of licensed practical nurses for every care team. Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, is a dedicated nursing professional, advocate, and health care leader with a strong commitment to supporting licensed practical nurses and advancing the nursing profession. As the first-ever LPN Director on the Florida Nurses Association Board of Directors, she is passionate about ensuring LPN voices and perspectives are r...

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24:59

Supporting the Nursing Workforce with Advocacy and...

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2026/08/26

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jennifer Hitt, PhD, RN, CNE, discussing the importance of quantitative research, connecting with frontline nurses to inform advocacy, and expanding the definition of the nursing pipeline. Dr. Jennifer Hitt serves as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, the state’s dedicated workforce development office for nursing. A recognized leader in the field, Dr. Hitt currently serves at the President of the Te...

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22:57

The Nurse's Nurse - Viji George, DNP, MA, RN,...

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2026/08/12

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Viji George, DNP, MA, RN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC, in conversation with Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director and podcast host Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. George talks about the value of recognition, cultivating patience to grow, and approaching new opportunities with an open mind. Dr. Viji George has work experience including multinational health care clinical & leadership experience as military nursing officer, staff de...

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27:39

The Gen Z Nurse - MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN

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2026/07/29

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN, discussing the transition from nursing student to nurse, early career nurse turnover, and her message from Gen Z to seasoned nurses. MacKenzie Simmons, BSN, RN, is a cardiovascular intensive care (CVICU) nurse with two years of bedside nursing experience. She serves as the Early Career Director for the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) and is the Chair of the Clinical Practice Council (CPC) at UF Healt...

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31:08

Nursing Connections - Julianne Colle, DNP, RN

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2026/07/15

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Featured guest Julianne Colle, DNP, RN, discusses connecting with patients, engaging students, and serving on the FCN Board of Directors. Dr. Julianne Colle is a Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared registered nurse, health care leader, and nursing educator with 17 years of experience in surgical services and ambulatory care. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about improving health care operations, leading quality improvement initiatives,...

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28:11

Caring for All: From Abu Ghraib to FCN - Sharon Owen...

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2026/07/03

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Florida Center for Nursing’s new Chief of Staff Sharon Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, discusses how her work caring for terrorists in Iraq led to her current role. Sharon is a seasoned health care executive, former Army Captain, and the current Chief of Staff for the Florida Center for Nursing (FCN). In this strategic role, she drives organizational alignment, cross-functional initiatives, and long-term planning to advance FCN’s mission and str...

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23:19

Applying Research to Make Change - Charrita Ernewein,...

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2026/06/17

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Charrita Ernewein, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, SANE-A, FAANP. She speaks with podcast host and Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, about using research to inform care, representing Florida nurse practitioners, and the importance of human trafficking education. Dr. Ernewein is a family nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics. She is an Assistant Professor at The University of Tampa ...

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41:15

Preparing Future Nurses - Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN

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2026/06/03

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Cathleen Paton, DNP, RN, CCRN, a 33-year veteran nurse, discussing transitioning from clinical to nursing faculty, the importance of support, and retention strategies. Cathleen Paton is a 33-year nurse, graduating with her ADN from Indian River Community College in 1993, from Florida Atlantic University (2002) with her MSN and from University of Central Florida with her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2022. She worked as a staf...

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23:48

What is a State Nursing Workforce Center? - Patricia...

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2026/05/20

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This special episode is hosted by Conor Farrell, a master’s student at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. Featured guest Patricia Moulton Burwell, PhD, discusses the value of state nursing workforce centers, quantitative data vs. qualitative data, and more. Dr. Moulton Burwell has over 22 years of experience working with nursing workforce centers. She is the current Director of the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers an...

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32:52

Nurses Supporting Nurses - Stephanie Philips, DNP,...

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2026/04/22

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Stephanie Philips, DNP, RN, CPPS, discussing the many ways to lead, the importance of sharing experience with younger nurses, and her work caring for those who care for patients. Stephanie Philips, DNP, RN, CPPS, is an accomplished health care executive and nurse leader with nearly four decades of experience across clinical and leadership roles. She began her nursing career as a licensed practical nurse in the United States Army and c...

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33:56

Proud to Be a Nurse - Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC

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2026/04/08

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, sharing thoughts on care beyond the bedside, the value of experience, and the importance of confidence. Dr. Van Der Like is the Director of the Nursing Skills & Simulation Laboratory and an Associate Professor of Clinical Practice at the University of West Florida. Dr. Van Der Like has been a registered nurse for over 40 years and a clinical instructor for nineteen of those years. She uses student...

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31:40

AI, Virtual Reality, and Nursing Education - Amber...

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2026/03/25

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Amber Santos, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE, discussing immersive learning through virtual reality and artificial intelligence, pursuing excellence not perfection, and using technology to augment nursing education. Amber Santos is an accomplished nursing professional with over two decades of experience spanning pediatric care, research, leadership, and academia. She serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Innovation and Immersive Lea...

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29:51

Advocate and Educate for Progress – Jayne Willis,...

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2026/03/11

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Our first Frontline Nursing episode of Season 3 features Jayne Willis, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP. In this episode, Dr. Willis discusses discovering a new pathway in nursing education, addressing low NCLEX pass rates in Florida, and finding a place at the table. Dr. Jayne Willis is a Lecturer and Co-Director of the University of Central Florida College of Nursing’s Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, where she prepares nurse leaders to navigate ...

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51:32

Frontline Nursing: 2025 Year in Review

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2025/12/17

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know As we bring 2025 to a close, this episode looks back at what we’ve learned from our diverse array of guests. Three key themes emerged from our conversations this year: nursing opportunities, mentorship, and self-care. Featured guests: Susan Parda-Watters, DNP, MMOAS, MSN, APRN/ACNS-BC, CMSRN, Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ret Lt Col United States Air Force, Chief Flight Nurse Anthony J. Silva, MSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, ROT S...

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41:35

Nurse Scientists: Nursing Beyond the Bedside -...

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2025/11/26

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, discussing her work as a pediatric nurse scientist, the Baby Steps model for patients’ transition to home, and the importance of nursing roles that don’t fit the traditional mold. Danielle Altares Sarik is Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Senior Policy Service Professor at George Washington University, and Senior Fellow at ...

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41:04

The Business Side of Health Care - Michael Ipock,...

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2025/11/12

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Michael Ipock talks with Frontline Nursing host and Executive Director of Florida Center for Nursing Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, about life as an autonomous nurse practitioner, finding inspiration in tragedy, and navigating health care as an industry. Michael Ipock, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Wiregrass Direct Primary Care in Wesley Chapel, Florida. With more than a decad...

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25:02

All Nurses are Psychiatric Nurses - Tina Goodrow,...

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2025/10/29

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Tina Goodrow, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, discussing working as a psychiatric mental health practitioner, finding her way, and helping others help themselves. Dr. Goodrow is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in mental health, leadership, and education. At SMA Healthcare in Ocala, Florida, she provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolesc...

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36:14

Managing Pain with Care - John Maye, PhD, CRNA, CAPT...

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2025/10/15

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, John Maye, PhD, CRNA, CAPT (Ret) USN, discusses chronic pain management, learning from former students, and teaching patient advocacy. Dr. John Maye is a Professor and Director of Pain Concentrations at The University of South Florida in Tampa. His responsibilities include serving as the Program Director for the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship. This program provides experienced CRNAs with training and evidence-based knowledge for...

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32:03

Standing Up for the Future of Nursing - Janice Adams,...

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2025/10/01

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know Janice Adams, DNP, MPA, RN, joins Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, for a conversation about the importance of workforce data, retiring multiple times, and looking at the big picture. Dr. Adams earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from American Sentinel University in Aurora, CO. She earned her Master of Public Administration from Troy State University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing ...

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