Building Healthy Work Environments For Nurses And Teams

In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers sits down with Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN, President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, to break down what truly makes a healthy work environment in nursing. Together, they explore AACN’s evidence-based Healthy Work Environment Standards, why they matter now more than ever, and how they directly influence nurse engagement, retention, satisfaction, and patient outcomes.Rebekah shares practical strategies for getting started, meaningful insights from national AACN data, and her personal perspective on implementing culture change at the unit and system level. Whether you're a leader, educator, or new graduate nurse, this episode offers actionable steps—and inspiring vision—for building stronger, more collaborative, more supportive teams.About our Guest:Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN,President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/about-aacn/board/rebekah-marshhttps://www.aacn.org/aacn-themehttps://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environmentsLinkedIn ProfileSelected Publications:https://www.aacn.org/blog/three-reasons-nurse-leaders-should-prioritize-healthy-work-environmentSupporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp  to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.