Nurse Essentials
Nurse Essentials is a podcast about all things nursing - from tips for making your next shift easier to advice on how to handle the big challenges you face. Whether you're just starting your practice or have years of experience, we've got you covered.
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The Howley ASPIRE Program: Creating a Pipeline for the Next Generation of Nurses
An innovative immersion program at Cleveland Clinic introduces high school students to the nursing profession. As the Howley ASPIRE Program nears its 10th anniversary, its director and a program graduate share what makes it so successful.
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August 27, 2025
From RN to MD: A Leader Shares Their Journey
Rita Pappas, MD, FAAP, FHM, was a clinical nurse for 10 years before becoming a pediatric physician. "I really believe being a nurse makes me a better physician," says Dr. Pappas. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, she discusses the transition and shares advice for enhancing collaboration among caregiving colleagues.
Play NowAugust 13, 2025
Simulation Education in Nursing
Simulation extends beyond working with manikins. Cleveland Clinic has used simulation-based learning to train caregivers on the sepsis response process, hone procedural skills, perform mock operations using virtual reality and more. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, Senior Simulation Education Specialist Nichole Brown, PhD, MSN, RN, CHSE-A, discusses simulation and its applications in nursing.
Play NowJuly 30, 2025
Advice and Resources for Night Shift Nurses
Working the night shift can be challenging, particularly when it comes to getting enough quality sleep. But it offers unique advantages for clinical nurses, including the opportunity to truly work to the top of license and build bonds with other multidisciplinary providers on the team. In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, an experienced night shift nurse shares advice for making the most of working at night.
Play NowJuly 16, 2025
Care Collaborations: RNs and LPNs Partner on Med-Surg Unit
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) often work in long-term care facilities, but they can be valuable team members in hospitals, too. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital partners RNs with LPNs on a medical-surgical unit to provide quality care to patients.
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