S2 E17 From Silos to Synergy: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
Release Date: 11/26/2025
S2 E19 Dissemination that Delivers Real-World Impact
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode, Jennifer Bodine and Vanessa Cameron speak with guest Cathleen Opperman about all things dissemination. From different forms of dissemination to mentorship to the importance of return on investment within the dissemination process. You'll get plenty of helpful recommendations for your own implementation and dissemination goals. This episode references the following resources: ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice 4th ed, Standard 14 Scholarly Inquiry ANPD Core Curriculum 6th ed, Chapter 19 Nursing Professional Devleopment Practitioners' Responsibility for Inquiry:...
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S2 E18 A Year of Disruption and Connection
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
This episode includes the entire NPD Collaborative and reviews some of our most memorable moments, our personal points of reflection, and our hopes for the year ahead. Hosts Rachel Kelter and Jillian Russell lead the discussion and reflection process alongside Jennifer Bodine, Tabitha Kinlaw, and Vanessa Cameron. This show included discussions on numerous topics. Some specific items referenced include: Brene Brown's book, Strong Ground: This episode is brought to you through a paid partnership with Creative Health Care Management. Use discount code DISRUPTORDIARIES to save $100 on your full,...
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S2 E17 From Silos to Synergy: Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of Disruptor Diaries, the NPD Collaborative explores how healthcare educators and leaders can embed interprofessional learning into their culture - fostering collaboration, belonging, and equity across disciplines - with insights from Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS. Several resources were shared during this valuable conversation: Collaborate for Health: Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory: Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Core Competencies: Connect with our guest: Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at with any...
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S2 E16 Medical Writing for Interprofessional Continuing Education
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the NPD Collaborative explores the power and purpose of medical writing in interprofessional continuing education with Alex Howson, PhD, CHCO, FACEhp, E-RYT. The NPD Collaborative is thrilled to be partnering with Creative Health Care Management (CHCM) on The Elevating Professional Practice in Health Care Virtual Convention beginning on February 26, 2026. We’ll be joining other health care leaders as speakers, and we’d love for you to be part of it too! This three-day virtual event is packed with learning, inspiration, and opportunities to connect...
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S2 E15 Exploring International Nursing
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the globalization of healthcare and how it reshapes the way we learn, work, and collaborate in medicine and nursing with Jose Arnold Tariga, We’re excited to share this episode in a paid partnership with Creative Health Care Management. Use code DISRUPTORDIARIES to save $100 on your full, 3-day conference registration. Your support means the world, and using this code helps us continue creating content for you.
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S2 E14 Disrupting Competency: A Conversation with Donna Wright - Part 2
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we’re building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as “the competency lady,” to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency. From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into...
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S2 E13 Disrupting Competency: A Conversation with Donna Wright - Part 1
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
Hold onto your hard hats—because in these two episodes of Disruptor Diaries, we’re building more than just knowledge. The collaborative sits down with the legendary Donna Wright, MS, RN, NPD-BC, known globally as “the competency lady,” to explore her bold, brilliant, and sometimes hilarious journey through the world of competency. From shaping global healthcare education to helping teams build an outhouse (yes, really!) using attitude, skills, and competency as the foundation, Donna shares how her irreverent wit and pragmatic approach disrupts the status quo. She dives into...
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S2 E12 The Practice Paradox: Bridging Proof, People, & Purpose in Healthcare
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores the tension between what we know and what we actually do - and how we close the gap to truly serve patients and communities with Dr. Kady Martini, DNP, RN, EBP-C, NEA-BC. Resources: Strait, L., Dufour, K., Beckett, C., & Gallagher‐Ford, L. (2024). Practice and process improvement: An integrated evidence‐based quality model. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 21(4), 342–344. Connect with our guest, Kady Martini: Email: Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at with any questions, comments, or...
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Learning Circles: Innovation with Peer-led Learning
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores learning circles - an innovative, peer-led learning strategy with Kindsey Gattman, MSN, RN NPD-BC, RNC-OB, April Graham, MSN, RN RNC-NIC, NPD-BC, and Marta DeVolt, MN, RN, NPD-BC. References & Resources Websites: Peer 2 Peer University (P2PU): Everylearner, everywhere: Caring for Students Playbook: Peer Learning Institute: Articles: Grealish, L. et al. (2019). Learning through structured peer discussion: An observational study. Nurse Education Today, 82, 99-105. Hiebert,...
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Professional Identity in Healthcare Education
Disruptor Diaries: Healthcare Education Innovation Unleashed
In this episode of the Disruptor Diaries, the collaborative explores professional identity with Dr. Nelda Godfrey, PhD, ACNS-BC, RN, FAAN, ANEF References Owens & Godfrey (2022, September) Fostering professional Identity. Owens et al. (2024) Professionalism and Professional Identity. International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing: https://www.professionalidentity.org/
info_outlineIn this episode of Disruptor Diaries, the NPD Collaborative explores how healthcare educators and leaders can embed interprofessional learning into their culture - fostering collaboration, belonging, and equity across disciplines - with insights from Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS.
Several resources were shared during this valuable conversation:
- Collaborate for Health: https://collaborateforhealth.com/
- Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory: https://brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DTL_BRAVING_102221.pdf
- Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Core Competencies: https://www.ipecollaborative.org/ipec-core-competencies
Connect with our guest: Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-patel-gunaldo-phd/
Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or feedback!