Charlene talks with Tim Darling, Co-Founder of Laudio and President of Laudio Insights. Laudio is a staff relationship management platform that has been instrumental for thousands of nurse leaders in tracking and automating routine management tasks. With so much data on how leaders relate to their staff, Laudio has been able to glean some insights they’ve published into a book, Leader Inspired Work. Tim’s here to talk about what they’ve learned share some quick wins for nurse leaders. Host: Char...
Apr 04, 2025•38 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Charlene talks with Anne Herleth, Vice President of Member Insights at the Health Management Academy, which put out a recent report on the results of a survey on frontline perspectives on safe staffing. It’s a must read for anyone in a nurse management role that needs to contend with the often competing priorities of maintaining staff satisfaction while meeting budgets. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Anne Herleth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-herleth-ba735555)...
Mar 21, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Charlene talks with Pam Allen, MSN, RN, CEN, and Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN, about the host of new healthcare legislation taking effect this year. They discuss AB 977, AB2975, SB963, SB1385, AB1316, and AB 2319. It's a packed episode with lots of important information for healthcare workers, so lock in. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Pam Allen, MSN, RN, CEN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-allen-30795429/) Alice Martanegara, DNP, RN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/al...
Feb 07, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Charlene talks with Bonnie Clipper DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, founder of the Virtual Nursing Academy, a self-directed online program designed to help organizations build, launch, and optimize their virtual care delivery models. Dr. Clipper is a nurse futurist and was among the first to recognize the usefulness and importance of virtual nursing as a care model. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Bonnie Clipper DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN (@bonnieclipp...
Dec 06, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Charlene talks with Marla Poston, Director of Patient Care Services at Sharp Healthcare. AB977 and AB2975 are two recently signed bills that address the problem of workplace violence in hospitals. The ACNL Health Policy Committee has been following these bills closely, and Marla is here to talk about the current state of workplace violence and what changes these new bills will bring. We're running a survey to better understand our listeners and what topics you'd like to hear about. It would real...
Nov 01, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Charlene talks with Nancy Blake, chair of ACNL’s Healthy Work Environment committee and Chief Nursing Officer at the Los Angeles General Medical Center, formerly known as the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Blake was recently a panelist at the Healthcare in the Age of Personalization Summit, discussing what nursing can teach physicians and CEOs about leadership. She and Charlene discuss the benefits of listening to and acting on staff ideas, the importance of collaboration in decision...
Oct 04, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Charlene talks with Sylvain Trepanier, System Chief Nursing Officer at Providence. Sylvain oversees a team of tens of thousands of nurses across a 51-hospital system, making him ideally suited to talk about all the things that go into staffing and recruitment. Charlene and Syl talk about skill mix when building a team, solutions to address the nursing shortage, and technology innovations that can help take the burden off overworked nurses. We're running a survey to better understand our listener...
Sep 06, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Charlene talks with Dr. Tanya Scott Cannady. Tanya is the Clinical Services Director for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland and is also an executive board member and treasurer for the American Cannabis Nurses Association, advocating for the integration of cannabis therapeutics into patient care. Charlene and Tanya talk about the safety and regulatory issues involved in cannabis nursing, as well as the state of research and evidence-based practice in cannabis nursing. We're running a survey to better u...
Aug 16, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Charlene talks with Janette Moreno, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD- BC, author of the new book Human Caring Through Healing Haiku. Janette has served in some of the top nursing leadership roles at hospitals like Cedars-Sinai and Stanford Children’s Health, in addition to serving on ACNL’s Board of Directors representing our South region. Her new book combines the gentle power of haiku with concepts found in Jean Watson’s Caring Science and Caritas Processes. Charlene and Janette talk about the Caritas Pro...
Jul 05, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Charlene talks with Grant McGaugh, CEO of 5 Star BDM and host of the podcast Follow the Brand. Grant is an expert on business strategy and digital marketing, who’s been recognized as a global thought leader. His weekly podcast is one of the top shows on the topic of Personal Branding, and he’s here today to give us a primer. Grant will also be presenting a webinar for ACNL later this month. Visit ACNL.org to learn more. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Grant McGaugh...
Jun 07, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Charlene talks with Dr. Chibunna Nwaobia, also known as Dr. Chibu. Dr. Chibu has made significant contributions in the field of healthcare leadership and management. As the founder and Executive Director of NursesBond Inc, he has created a platform that serves as a leadership, educational, and social network for healthcare professionals. He and Charlene talk about the importance of networking for nurses, how to build and maintain a personal network, and how to use your personal network for caree...
May 03, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Charlene talks with Teri Sholder, author of the new book "Ascent to Excellence: A Blueprint for Healthcare Board and Leadership Success". Teri is a seasoned nurse executive specializing in improving health system quality and operational efficiency, with experience across a wide variety of provider settings. She and Charlene talk about the factors that contribute to clinical excellence, from employee engagement, to data-driven decision making, to cultivating a culture of accountability. Host: Cha...
Apr 05, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Charlene talks with Pam Allen, Government Affairs Representative for Redlands Community Hospital. Pam was previously Director of Emergency Services at Redlands, and she currently serves on ACNL’s Health Policy Committee, working to educate ACNL members on how they can get involved in shaping legislation. Pam and Charlene talk about how she transitioned from a more traditional nursing role to working in government affairs, and share some advice for nurses who are interested in getting involved wi...
Mar 01, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Charlene talks with Jeremy Fischbach, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Happy, a peer-based mental health service whose mission is to create a more supportive culture by expanding access to mental health care and teaching and inspiring people to better emotionally support each other. Charlene and Jeremy talk about Happy's unique proactive outreach approach and the importance of getting mental health support to those who need it without waiting for them to seek it out on their own. Host: Cha...
Feb 09, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Charlene talks with Lee Rubin, a keynote speaker who focuses on leading high performing teams. While attending Penn State in college, Lee was Captain of the Penn State football team, and since then he’s worked as a human resources professional at Fortune 500 companies like Merril Lynch and Johnson & Johnson. Lee is a frequent speaker and panelist at corporations, conferences and schools throughout the country. Lee and Charlene talk about the specific keys to team building, how nurse leaders ...
Jan 05, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Charlene talks with Denise Brosseau, CEO of the Thought Leadership Lab, a company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to build more influence, have more impact, and leave a legacy that matters. With over 20 years of experience in the field of leadership, thought leadership, and organizational development, Denise is a respected expert and speaker on the topics of personal branding, thought leadership, change management, and women’s leadership. Charlene and Denise discuss what th...
Dec 08, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Charlene talks with Kay Kennedy and Susan Campis, two of the three authors of Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare: Evolution of a Revolution (Lucy Leclerc was unable to attend). The book encourages leaders to focus on self-care and mindfulness as a way of improving their ability to care for patients and staff. Kay, Lucy, and Susan are all nurses who have held leadership positions in healthcare organizations in addition to performing research on human-centered leadership. Together, they run u...
Nov 03, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Charlene talks with Janice Nissen, a former nurse and healthcare strategist who’s worked for companies like Merck and Abbott Laboratories. Janice serves on the steering committee for the Certified Nurse Medical Affairs Professional program run by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. She’ll be presenting at the Nursing World Conference in a few weeks on the topic of how nurses can prepare for a career in the life science industry, and we get to give you a little sneak peek. Host: Charle...
Oct 06, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Charlene talks with Brandon Dominguez, author of the new book Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to Fostering Student Success. Brandon is currently an instructor for West Coast University. He’s also long-time member of ACNL and a member of the Nurse Leadership Development committee, as well as a career coach for the California Nursing Student Association. Charlene and Brandon talk about his new book, strategies nurse leaders can implement to enhance their leadership skills, and how new ...
Sep 01, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Charlene talks with Kevin Kirksey, a motivational speaker slated to present at ACNL's Annual Conference in February. Kevin presents to healthcare leaders about his incredible experience as a patient and how hospitals can deliver that to everyone. He and Charlene talk about his own experience, how nurses and other healthcare professionals helped him with the physical and emotional challenges he faced, and the importance of prioritizing patient satisfaction even when clinical outcomes may not be i...
Aug 04, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Charlene talks with Dr. Rhonda Foster EdD, MPH, MS, RN, NEA-BC, about the unique challenges involved in providing care in a children's hospital. They discuss Rhonda's journey as an experienced nurse and healthcare executive, and what keeps bringing her back to children's care. They also dive into the challenges involved in treating patients that can't always make decisions for themselves, how to provide support for children throughout the stages of development, and what people need to know about...
Jul 07, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Elyse talks with Dr. Austin Nation, professor at Cal State Fullerton and Clinical Administrative Supervisor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Austin presented a study at ACNL’s recent annual program in February exploring healthcare access and experiences for LGBTQ individuals living in Orange County. Elyse and Austin talk about barriers LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to receiving healthcare and mental health services, what kinds of competencies healt...
Jun 02, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Charlene talks with Dr. Tiffany Inness DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC. Tiffany recently completed her DNP in Executive Healthcare Leadership and is now a 2023 Human Resources Leadership Fellow at Stanford Children’s Health, where she also serves as co-chair of the CNO Advisory Council. Tiffany has extensive leadership and project management experience, previously completing a Performance Improvement Fellowship, also at Stanford, as well as serving as the Director of Nursing Informatics for the United Sta...
May 05, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Charlene talks with Zachary R. Krom, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NPD-BC. Zach is nurse educator and researcher with 20 years of experience in educational needs assessment, program development, implementation and evaluation for healthcare professionals. Recently, he and a team from ACNL's Research and Evidence-Based Practice committee presented at ACNL's Annual Conference, offering best practices to other nurse researchers on the publishing process from start to finish. Charlene and Zach discuss cruci...
Apr 07, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Charlene talks with Marketa Houskova, Executive Director of ANA\C. They talk about the role of advocacy in advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes, strategies for successful advocacy efforts at the state and national level, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy, and much more. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP, MAIA, BA, RN (@marketahouskova) RN Day at the Capitol: https://www.anacalifornia.org/event...
Mar 03, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Charlene talks with Surani Hayre-Kwan, Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence within the Sutter Health System, about AB890, a California bill that will go into effect soon and will have an impact on Nurse Practitioners. They talk about what changes the bill will make, what effect it will have on Nurse Practitioners and their patients, and how nurse leaders can prepare. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Surani Hayre-Kwan, MBA, NP, FACHE, FAANP (https...
Dec 02, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The podcast is on hiatus this week, but we wanted to bring you a true example of ACNL itself in action. ACNL CEO Dr. Kimberly Long was a guest on the Healthcare’s MissingLogic podcast this week. MissingLogic was a guest on our own podcast earlier this year, and Tracy and Michelle have a great interview with Dr. Long as they talk about her journey as a leader and what lessons she has for emerging leaders building resilience. What follows is the episode in full. We hope you’ll check it out, and we...
Nov 04, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Charlene talks with Tayah Wozniak, Assistant Professor of Public Health & Healthcare Administration at Concordia University. Tayah's research focuses on health misinformation, specifically strategies to combat health misinformation within the relationship between patients and providers. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Tayah Wozniak, PhD, MPH (@dr-annamvaldez) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the prof...
Oct 07, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Charlene talks with Anna Valdez, Chair of the Nursing Department at Sonoma State University. Dr. Valdez's research is particularly focused on DEI, bias, and health equity. They talk about racism in nursing, how it affects patients as well as nurses themselves, and what leaders can do to acknowledge racism in the profession and their own organizations. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, CEN, CNE, CFRN, FAEN, FAADN, (@tayahreneawozniak) About the s...
Sep 02, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Charlene talks with Deloras Jones about her incredible career spanning almost 60 years. They discuss some of the insights Deloras regarding difficulties currently facing the profession, what are some of the biggest changes she's seen over the decades, and what advice she has for nurses just starting in their careers. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Deloras Jones, MSN About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the ...
Aug 05, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
