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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Planning for Safe Patient Discharges
In the latest episode of Nurse Essentials, Mark Torok, MBA, BSN, RN, CCMC, Senior Nursing Director for Care Management, discusses the role of care managers, key components of a discharge plan, the importance of evaluating a patient’s support system and home environment, and more.
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October 8, 2025
Helping Children Cope with a Family Member’s Hospitalization
In this episode of Nurse Essentials, host Carol Pehotsky welcomes Molly Gleydura, a certified Child Life Specialist at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the vital role nurses play in supporting not just adult patients, but also the children connected to them.
Play NowSeptember 24, 2025
Hospital Care at Home
In this compelling episode of Nurse Essentials, Cleveland Clinic's Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Carol Pehotsky, sits down with Danielle Crow, Nurse Manager of the Hospital Care at Home program, to explore a groundbreaking model of healthcare delivery. Danielle shares her inspiring journey from a 20+ year career in emergency nursing to leading an innovative program that provides hospital-level care in the comfort of patients' homes. Together, they delve into the program's transformative impact on patient outcomes, nurse satisfaction, and hospital overcrowding, as well as the challenges of orchestrating care across multiple settings. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering deeper patient connections through virtual care, this episode offers a fascinating look at how the future of healthcare is being redefined. Whether you're a nurse, healthcare leader, or simply curious about innovations in medical care, this conversation will leave you inspired and hopeful for the future of nursing and patient care.
Play NowSeptember 10, 2025
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.
Play NowAugust 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.
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