From the Front Lines to the C-Suite: Nursing Leadership, Diversion Crises, and Battling Burnout

Our guest: Suzanne ""Suzi"" M. Waddill-Goad, DNP, MBA, RN, CEN, CHC President, Suzanne M. Waddill-Goad & Company, Inc. Welcome to our podcast, where we explore critical issues in healthcare leadership and patient safety. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Suzanne Waddill-Goad, a licensed nurse with extensive experience in healthcare leadership, including serving as a Chief Nursing Officer. In this episode, Dr. Waddill-Goad shares her invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of nursing and healthcare over the past few decades. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she delves into the challenging topic of drug diversion in healthcare settings, recounting personal experiences that underscore the gravity of this issue – including two heartbreaking incidents where diversion led to loss of life. We'll also discuss essential strategies for new Chief Nursing Officers, gleaning from Dr. Waddill-Goad's expertise on what every CNO should prioritize when stepping into this crucial role. Additionally, we'll explore her groundbreaking research on leadership fatigue, which formed the basis of her dissertation. This work has since blossomed into three co-authored books, which we'll be highlighting with links for our listeners. Join us for this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between nursing leadership, patient safety, and the personal toll of healthcare management. Dr. Waddill-Goad's unique perspective promises to offer both practical insights and compelling narratives that will resonate with healthcare professionals at all levels. Stay tuned for an episode that tackles some of the most pressing issues in modern healthcare leadership. Book links: Sigma Marketplace | Beyond Burnout, Second Edition, Sigma Marketplace | Workbook for Beyond Burnout, Second Edition, Sigma Marketplace | Business Basics for Nurses