Nurturing the Next Generation: Why Nurse Well-Being Is Critical

Nurturing the Next Generation: Why Nurse Well-Being Is Critical

Author: Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NPD-BC August 1, 2025 Duration: 50:59
Over half of new graduate nurses face distress, and 91% report burnout—putting both their well-being and patient safety at risk. In this episode, Dr. Cory Church of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center shares groundbreaking research on the challenges new nurses face, from financial stress to unsafe staffing levels. Dr. Church highlights how leadership, peer support, and organizational commitment to well-being can make the difference between burnout and resilience. He offers practical ...

Hosted by Nicole Weathers, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified nurse professional development specialist, Beyond Nurse Residency is a conversation for those invested in the long-term growth of nursing talent. While many resources focus on the initial hurdles for new graduates, this podcast digs into what comes after. It’s for nurse leaders, educators, preceptors, and any healthcare professional who understands that a nurse’s journey doesn’t end with orientation. Through thoughtful interviews with experts across the field, episodes explore the nuanced challenges and opportunities in nurse onboarding, transition to practice, and continuous role development. The discussions move beyond theory, offering practical insights and strategies for fostering resilience, clinical judgment, and professional identity over an entire career. You’ll hear real-world perspectives on building supportive structures that help nurses not just start strong, but thrive and evolve within the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. This is a natural extension of the foundational work done by programs like the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program, creating a dedicated space for the complex, ongoing work of nursing professional development. Tune in for a podcast that serves as a resource and a catalyst for meaningful conversation about cultivating the next generation of expert nurses and the leaders who guide them.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 31

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National Nurses Week 2026 - The Power of Nurses™ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:35
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Competency That Supports Nurses with Donna Wright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:31
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Building Healthy Work Environments For Nurses And Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
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Building Culture Through Infrastructure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:54
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Nurse Engagement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
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Duration: 46:57
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Duration: 1:09:45
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Duration: 1:07:57
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