NPD Forecast
Join Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, your personal environmental scanning forecasters, for NPD Forecast, a podcast that analyzes information gathered through environmental scanning and discusses NPD implications that you can apply to your daily practice. Visit www.anpd.org for more information.
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Quick Doses of NPD: Expanding Access Through a National Virtual Learning Platform
01/26/2026
Quick Doses of NPD: Expanding Access Through a National Virtual Learning Platform
In this episode of the NPD Forecast: Quick Doses of NPD miniseries, Grace Carcich and Gracie Holmberg discuss the PrimE Academy, a virtual learning community created to support Prime Healthcare’s nationwide network of hospitals. They share how the platform evolved from pandemic-era COVID-19 training into a comprehensive virtual learning environment offering education and resources across multiple care settings. The discussion highlights: How the NPD leader implements a project and advocates for resources to bring that project to the future How virtual learning can enhance accessibility to policies, procedures, best practices, and education to help with all of the throughputs that the NPD practitioner is responsible for About the Miniseries: The Quick Doses of NPD miniseries offers brief, practical snapshots of a throughput in action within nursing professional development.
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Quick Doses of NPD: Leveraging QR Codes and Microlearning at the Point of Care
01/23/2026
Quick Doses of NPD: Leveraging QR Codes and Microlearning at the Point of Care
In this episode of NPD Forecast: Quick Doses of NPD miniseries, Ashley Simpson joins the conversation to discuss throughput education and collaborative partnerships, as well as technology in nursing professional development. Ashley shares insights from her work overseeing multiple surgical units and describes how QR code resources and microlearning tools are being used to support nursing staff at the point of care. The discussion highlights: How these tools address high-risk, low-frequency metrics and clinical practice; The positive outcomes of the QR code initiative—including strong satisfaction among nurses; And how presenting this work at the 2025 Aspire Convention created opportunities for professional connection and knowledge sharing. About the Miniseries: The Quick Doses of NPD miniseries offers brief, practical snapshots of a throughput in action within nursing professional development.
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Quick Doses of NPD: Improving Code Response Through In Situ Simulation
01/13/2026
Quick Doses of NPD: Improving Code Response Through In Situ Simulation
In this episode of NPD Forecast, Annie Johnson kicks off our Quick Doses of NPD miniseries to discuss the throughput education by sharing her work that strengthens staff responses to a medical emergency code. Johnson shares insights from the “Shock and Awe” project, an initiative focused on improving nurses’ performance during codes and increasing adherence to American Heart Association (AHA) metrics by using in situ simulations. The conversation explores: How monthly simulations conducted within nursing units support real-world learning; The importance of psychological safety and flexible training approaches; And how skills-based education has led to improved response times—while also addressing common challenges, including caregiver confidence with defibrillator use. About the Miniseries: The Quick Doses of NPD miniseries offers brief, practical snapshots of a throughput in action within nursing professional development.
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Collaboration that Counts: Designing Leadership and Development for the Future of Care
12/15/2025
Collaboration that Counts: Designing Leadership and Development for the Future of Care
In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, Amy Trueblood, senior director of leadership development at AONL, joins our hosts to explore how collaboration between nurse leaders and nursing professional development (NPD) specialists can drive meaningful change in today’s complex healthcare environment. Drawing from her experience developing leadership programming—and from past roles navigating care delivery model changes during the COVID-19 pandemic—Trueblood highlights how partnership with professional development practitioners supports successful implementation and sustained impact. The discussion also examines: The value of diverse expertise in shaping future programs; Common barriers to effective collaboration; And why understanding individual needs and fostering psychological safety are essential to moving our work forward.
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Spilling the Tea in NPD: Celebrating NPD Week Together
09/08/2025
Spilling the Tea in NPD: Celebrating NPD Week Together
In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN; Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC; and guests Liz Cambier, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Mary Smith, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NC-BC, AMB-BC, C-EFM, CCE, come together to celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week by sharing their personal journeys into the NPD role. Together, they reflect on: What inspired them to pursue a career in nursing professional development. The challenges and lessons learned as they grow into the role. How embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and continuous learning shapes their practice. The pride they feel in supporting nurses and advancing the profession. Why NPD Week is a meaningful time to honor the impact of NPD practitioners everywhere.
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Plugging Technology Into Leadership
07/18/2025
Plugging Technology Into Leadership
In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Mandi Walker, DNP, RN, NPDA-BC, NEA-BC; Sarah Gibbons, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPN; and Danyel Germain, DNP, RN, CHSE, join host Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and special guest co-host Jesse Scapinello, MSN, RN, to explore how technology and leadership can empower nurses and transform practice. Together, they discuss: · Strategies for integrating technology at the point of care to support clinical decision-making. · The role of nurse leaders in professional development, mentorship, and career growth. · How involving nurses in product design and workflow changes improves adoption and outcomes. · Innovative uses of VR, mobile apps, and embedded resources to enhance education and efficiency. · The growing impact of AI on nursing practice, safety, and leadership in 2025 and beyond. This podcast is sponsored by Elsevier.
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NPD Forecast: NPD Roles in Action (Live From the 2025 Aspire Convention)
06/17/2025
NPD Forecast: NPD Roles in Action (Live From the 2025 Aspire Convention)
Live from the ANPD Aspire Convention in Las Vegas, this special episode of the NPD Forecast discusses the roles of the nursing professional development practitioner: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, speak with guests Shara Rhodes, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, MEDSURG-BC, NPDA-BC®; Jenny Harshman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN; and Rachel Senefeld Kromer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BE, about how role clarity contributes to advancing the NPD profession, empowers the next generation of leaders, and more.
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Being a Change Agent Through Grant Writing
05/13/2025
Being a Change Agent Through Grant Writing
In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Charlie Hawknuff, MBA, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, and Cecilia Lopez, MSN, RN, share their experience securing and implementing a grant from the American Nurses Association to support the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. Together with hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, they discuss: The meaning and impact of grants on achieving improved healthcare outcomes. The timeline, goals and challenges of creating the grant proposal. How they used their grant funding, including funding NPD specialists to deliver microlearnings. How grant writing aligns with NPD roles, especially Change Agent. Practical advice for NPD departments with limited grant writing experience or resources. This podcast is sponsored by Post University.
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Ohio State University’s Doctor of Nursing Education NPD Track
02/21/2025
Ohio State University’s Doctor of Nursing Education NPD Track
Nursing professional development practitioners hold a wide range of degrees at the doctoral level, from EdD to PhD to DNP, but until now, none have specialized in NPD. The Ohio State University’s new Doctor of Nursing Education program now offers an NPD track, the first of its kind in the U.S. In today’s episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, learn the details of how this program was developed and what it can offer NPD practitioners. Tara Spalla King, PhD, RN, and Tara O’Brien, PhD, RN, CNE, directors of the program, talk with podcast hosts Dr. Stephanie Zidek and Dr. Naomi Fox about: The creation of the DNE program to address gaps in existing doctoral programs and prepare nurse educators for both academic and clinical settings. The structure of the DNE program, including its two tracks: Academic Nurse Educator and Nursing Professional Development. Examples of student projects that demonstrate the practical application of the DNE program in various healthcare settings. Advice for prospective students on the flexibility and benefits of the DNE program, including online delivery and part-time/full-time options. Listen to the episode in this article or through your favorite podcast app.
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Dr. Arnold Tariga: Integrating Internationally Educated Nurses
12/10/2024
Dr. Arnold Tariga: Integrating Internationally Educated Nurses
In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Jose Arnold Tariga, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, NE-BC, CPHQ, FFNMRCSI, an experienced internationally educated NPD practitioner, discusses how NPD practitioners can support internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in U.S. healthcare systems. Hosts Dr. Stephanie Zidek and Dr. Naomi Fox converse with him about his organization, InsightGlobal Health, whose program Grit Academy educates nurses prior to their journeys abroad. Some of the topics they discuss include: Identifying and addressing potential differences in knowledge and skills related to U.S. healthcare practices, technology, and everyday life. Dr. Tariga's use of simulation technology to prepare IENs for U.S. healthcare systems. The value of structured mentorship programs in integrating internationally educated nurses. The importance of cultural competency among all nurses and preceptors to foster understanding and connection with IENs. How NPD practitioners can expand their reach and impact through strategic use of social media.
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Advocating for Nurses Recovering From Substance Use Disorder
09/19/2024
Advocating for Nurses Recovering From Substance Use Disorder
In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, in honor of both National Substance Use Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, speak with Courtney Hickey, BSN, RN, CCRN. She shares her story of becoming a nurse, struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD), and now advocating for other nurses experiencing the same challenges she had. At June's American Nurse Association (ANA) 2024 Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C., Courtney presented during a dialogue forum and submitted a policy proposal titled "Breaking Barriers to Nurse Workforce Well-being.” These actions served to advocate for changes in the treatment of nurses with histories of substance use disorder in the workforce. This proposal is now an official policy through ANA. In addition to sharing her story, Hickey shares her takeaways from her proposal presentation and provides guidance to NPD practitioners on supporting nurses experiencing SUDs. Hickey encourages listeners to become involved with the , whose mission is to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. Stay tuned for an article from Hickey publishing to NPD in Motion that will share more advice for NPD practitioners on supporting nurses.
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Recast: Surveys in NPD
09/06/2024
Recast: Surveys in NPD
Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. This episode highlights the impactful work of Dr. Kathy Casey and the impact her many groundbreaking surveys have had on the profession. Dr. Fox chose this episode as Dr. Casey shares practical advice for constructing surveys, which she has found helpful in her own work.
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Recast: Wellness and Health Promotion
09/06/2024
Recast: Wellness and Health Promotion
Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. This episode features Dr. Danene Coroneos-Shannon, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and health and wellness coach. Dr. Zidek chose this episode to tackle ongoing challenges in nursing and to highlight how Dr. Coroneos-Shannon's advice on embracing vulnerability and pursuing wellness practices can empower NPD professionals everywhere.
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Recast: Self Advocacy
09/06/2024
Recast: Self Advocacy
Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. This episode features Dr. Danene Coroneos-Shannon, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and health and wellness coach. Dr. Zidek chose this episode to tackle ongoing challenges in nursing and to highlight how Dr. Coroneos-Shannon's advice on embracing vulnerability and pursuing wellness practices can empower NPD professionals everywhere.
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Recast: Human Trafficking
09/06/2024
Recast: Human Trafficking
Over the last few years, ANPD has released several podcasts featuring valuable expert voices. As a special gift for listeners this NPD Week, we — Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Forecast podcast hosts — recorded intros to four of our favorite episodes from 2022 that were also highly favored by listeners. We share our reflections along with additional context to provide new value. In this episode, we delve into the crucial role NPDs play in identifying and assisting individuals impacted by human trafficking. Dr. Zidek chose this topic to shed light on this urgent issue and to highlight the impactful work of Brittany Dunn, COO of , and Sarah-Beth Evans, a familial sex trafficking lived experience expert.
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Innovation in Nursing and Healthcare
08/20/2024
Innovation in Nursing and Healthcare
In this episode, Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, are joined by Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN, to discuss the importance of innovation in nursing and healthcare. They delve into the critical role of nursing professional development (NPD) specialists in addressing workforce issues and improving patient outcomes, highlighting how NPDs can lead change and seek new opportunities. The discussion explores: The potential of technology, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in enhancing nursing education and practice. Strategies for managing workload and the importance of innovative solutions. The four types of innovation and how they apply to NPDs in healthcare settings. The need for NPDs to be at the forefront of technological advancements and to integrate these innovations into practice. This conversation underscores the necessity for NPDs to remain agile and forward-thinking, especially in the face of evolving challenges in healthcare.
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The Intersection of Technology and NPD
06/26/2024
The Intersection of Technology and NPD
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies are supporting the educational goals of nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners across roles. In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, Laura Irvin, MHL, BSN, RN, winner of the ANPD Aspire Convention Star Search competition, explains her belief that AI, specifically large language models, can help NPDs alleviate burnout. Allison Turner, RN, BSN, CCRC, NPD-BC, winner of the ANPD Aspire Convention people's choice poster presentation, shares her team's process for incorporating a new app for inpatient use that allows patients to see their medications and schedule. Join hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, for a discussion of new technologies, including: How both guests incorporated the NPD standards into their implementation and approach. The outcomes of Allison's education approach, which include a high utilization rate and great feedback from patients. Laura's considerations as she plans her AI session for next year's convention — how will AI be more developed a year from now? Misconceptions NPD practitioners may have around AI and new technology. A rundown of AI imaging. Insight and background into ANPD's new technology offerings — community platform, the , and the This podcast is sponsored by Elsevier. Visit Elsevier.health/anpd to learn more.
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Forging Into the Unknown (Live From the 2024 Aspire Convention)
05/17/2024
Forging Into the Unknown (Live From the 2024 Aspire Convention)
In this episode of NPD Forecast, Naomi and Stephanie interview guests at a live podcast recording from the ANPD Aspire Convention recently held in Chicago, IL. Over 200 attendees listened and learned live about nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners who serve in unique roles. Guests’ job titles included nursing workforce development program manager from Kentucky, educator of professional practice in Qatar, NPD education program manager for a national nursing association, and a market director from California. Learn how these NPDs navigated unknowns and forged their own path within their organizations, as well as advice for shaping your career and finding your professional voice. Listeners will hear how guests: Partner with organizational leadership to establish best practices Advocate for the value of unique roles and nursing education Identify the needs of learners and develop valuable resources Learned how to navigate their unique roles Keep succession planning in mind while planning for career advancement And much more Tune in to this episode — hosted by Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, ACGNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, ANPD board member, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, ANPD director of education — via the player on this page or wherever you get your podcasts.
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NPDs in Executive Leadership Roles
03/20/2024
NPDs in Executive Leadership Roles
In this episode of NPD Forecast, Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN, shares her leadership expertise and advice gained through her decades-long journey working as a nurse leader and educator. Listeners will learn about: Dr. Woolforde’s early passion for new nurse orientees and preceptors and how this led to her becoming a nursing professional development practitioner; Her long involvement in ANPD, from being an affiliate president, serving in the Scope & Standards work group, helping with the Journal for Nursing Professional Development, and serving on the board; How she navigates her days, working collaboratively with executive leaders— to support 19,000 nurses; How NPDs can learn “CNO-ese” and “CFO-ease” for improved communication and demonstrating value; The trends Dr. Woolforde is seeing in the field, and how NPDs can support: from workforce development to preparing for a nursing shortage to recruitment/retention to virtual care nursing; Advice for scaling the executive ladder And so much more. Tune in to this episode — hosted by Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, ACGNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, ANPD board member, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, ANPD director of education — via the player on this page or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Getting to the Core—the Core Curriculum, 6th Edition
11/16/2023
Getting to the Core—the Core Curriculum, 6th Edition
Hear from two chapter authors, Melanie Rainford, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Nicole Gooding, MSHS, BN, RN, NPD-BC, and editor Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, FAAN, about the significance of the Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition in this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast. This guide is an exhaustive resource and a knowledge base of the nursing professional development (NPD) specialty and provides valuable information for novice and experienced NPD professionals alike. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Melanie’s chapter, “The Change Agent Role in Nursing Professional Development,” and how she explores the current and future state of health care and the way this influences the NPD profession. Nicole’s chapter, “Gaps in Professional Practice: Learning Needs Assessment,” and how she explores the responsibility of NPD practitioners to effectively explore the root behind challenges prior to proposing and implementing solutions. How these chapters are interrelated—both outline the complexities of the profession and speak to the idea that the work must be grounded in evidence and patterns. Key takeaways from other select chapters and how they resonate with Dr. Harper. Why the Core Curriculum is a toolbox that will enhance your NPD superpowers. Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development, 6th Edition is on the ANPD store.
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The Valuable Role of Off-Shift NPDs
10/31/2023
The Valuable Role of Off-Shift NPDs
Off-shift nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners serve unique but valuable roles in the health care setting. In this episode of NPD Forecast, hosts Stephanie Zidek, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, discuss the successes and challenges of nightshift NPD work with three experts on the subject: Dorothy Chan, DNP, APN, FNP-C, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN-K, CNEcl, and Donna DellaFemina, MSN, BSN, RN, of Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, and Hannah Christophersen, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, SCRN, of Allina Health System. Rich discussion on the importance of this role covered the following topics and more: Unique experiences as off-shift NPD practitioners The role shifts between working nights versus days as an NPD The most pressing needs during nightshift Fun approaches to nightshift work, from glowsticks to mannequins The challenges of nurse transition to nightshift What’s most rewarding about working the off-shift Advice for future off-shift NPD practitioners Thanks to for sponsoring this podcast. This episode includes a sponsored message. The opinions and viewpoints expressed in this sponsored message are the sponsor’s own and do not reflect the viewpoint of the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD).
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Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Care Approaches
10/13/2023
Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Care Approaches
It’s , and Stephanie Zidek, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, are joined on this episode of NPD Forecast by an expert on substance use disorders (SUDs)—Whitney Fear, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Fargo, North Dakota. They discuss the crucial aspects of caring for people with SUDs and supporting nurses along the way, diving into the following topics: Suboxone’s role as a life-saving medication Challenges NPD practitioners and nurses face when providing care for substance use disorder patients, including misperceptions and biases The evolution of high-risk drugs Understanding the connections between substance use, trauma, and mental health The importance of safe injection sites in harm reduction How NPD practitioners and nurses can provide more effective care by building relationships outside of health care silos During the podcast, Stephanie mentions the book . Thanks to for sponsoring this podcast. This episode includes a sponsored message. The opinions and viewpoints expressed in this sponsored message are the sponsor’s own and do not reflect the viewpoint of the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD).
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Cross-Post: Celebrating NPD Week With Marcus Engel, MS, CPXP, CSP
09/14/2023
Cross-Post: Celebrating NPD Week With Marcus Engel, MS, CPXP, CSP
On this podcast, Naomi Fox, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN and Stephanie Zidek, MSN, RN explain their roles as NPDs to 2023 ANPD Aspire Convention keynote speaker Marcus Engel, MS, CPXP, CSP. Join in on the conversation as they speak about moments where they witnessed compassion and discuss Engel's work and guidance on how NPD practitioners can incorporate narrative principles into daily life. Plus, learn about Engel’s . This episode was originally shared on Engel’s podcast , and has been reposted with permission.
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The Revised Casey-Fink Survey and Its Impact
06/08/2023
The Revised Casey-Fink Survey and Its Impact
In this episode of NPD Forecast, join hosts Naomi Fox, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and Stephanie Zidek, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, as they converse with Kathy Casey, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, about and its role in assessing the experiences of graduate nurses during their transition to professional practice. Key points covered in the podcast include: · Updated AACN Essentials · Origins and evolution of the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey · Incorporation of user feedback to address contemporary challenges · Eight new concepts included in the revised survey · The value of preceptorship · Utilization of the survey in various healthcare settings beyond nurse residency programs · Collaboration between academia and practice to bridge the education-practice gap Be sure to about the revised Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey. Thanks to for sponsoring this podcast.
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Addressing Environmental Concerns Through an Equity Lens
05/09/2023
Addressing Environmental Concerns Through an Equity Lens
In this episode of NPD Forecast, Emily Read Sermersheim, DNP, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, dives deep into her role as a nursing partner for innovation and improvement at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She shares: Her passion for environmentalism and her process for creating this unique position The projects she is most excited about right now Ways any NPD practitioner can address environmental concerns through an equity lens The barriers she is experiencing as she moves forward in this space and more! For more information about this role, read Dr. Sermersheim’s recent article on
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Be a Change Agent With ANPD (Live From the 2023 Aspire Convention)
04/06/2023
Be a Change Agent With ANPD (Live From the 2023 Aspire Convention)
In this episode of the NPD Forecast, involved ANPD members discuss how they act to transform processes through inspiration, intuition, and expertise by participating on committees, acting as subject matter experts, and making an impact on the ANPD community. Hear stories including using an abstract rejection as a motivator for success and working your passion all the way to the president's seat. Naomi and Stephanie talk with four members, Caroline Baughman, BS, April Prunty, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, Rachel Senefeld Kromer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Rachel Senefeld Kromer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, and Sheila St. Cyr, MS, RN, NPD-BC, all who are involved with ANPD in a variety of roles. They also share how others can join in to level up their engagement — acting as a change agent, leader, and advocate of NPD.
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NPD Forecast: A Discussion of NPD Practice at Every Experience Level
03/06/2023
NPD Forecast: A Discussion of NPD Practice at Every Experience Level
Tune into the first episode of season 2 of the NPD Forecast podcast as new hosts Stephanie Zidek, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, speak with guests Megan Koth, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Pheonix Silverlight, MSN, RN, CNL, and Greg Durkin, MEd, RN, NPDA-BC®, about the role of the NPD practitioner, as well as common challenges and best practices relative to the NPD specialty. Be sure to subscribe and visit for more information.
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NPD Forecast: Personalized Learning & New Graduate Nurses
12/05/2022
NPD Forecast: Personalized Learning & New Graduate Nurses
In this episode, Jillian meets with Stephen McQuillan, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC, Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, and Elise Valdés, PhD, to explore the benefits and impact of personalized learning experiences for new graduate nurses. Visit for more information. #NPDsoundbites
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NPD Forecast: Animal-assisted Therapy and RN Stress Levels
11/14/2022
NPD Forecast: Animal-assisted Therapy and RN Stress Levels
In this episode, Jillian explores the impact of animal-assisted therapy on registered nurse stress levels with Denise McNulty, DNP, RN, MS-HAS, NPD-BC, NE-BC, and Carol LaMonica-Way, MSN, RNC-OB. Join Jillian Russell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC for monthly episodes analyzing information gathered through environmental scanning and discussing NPD implications that you can apply to your daily practice. Visit for more information. #NPDsoundbites
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#SLAY Your Life
10/24/2022
#SLAY Your Life
In this episode, Jillian meets with Rochelle “SLAY Queen” Hemingway, BAS, a transformational speaker who motivates and inspires others to show up authentically to #SLAY without burning out and sacrificing the most critical aspects of life—health, career, relationships, or happiness. Join Jillian Russell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC for monthly episodes analyzing information gathered through environmental scanning and discussing NPD implications that you can apply to your daily practice. Visit for more information. #NPDsoundbites
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