Innovative Paths in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Megan Fitzpatrick

Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Episode 17 In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick, an Advanced Senior Lecturer and Program Director at The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.  Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * Insights into Dr. Fitzpatrick’s career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and leadership roles in nursing  * Dr. Fitzpatrick’s recent initiatives in rebranding a master's degree in nursing health leadership  * Various career paths for nurses beyond clinical roles, such as healthcare consulting and nonprofit leadership  * The impact of online learning in nursing education  * The essential skills needed in nursing, including communication, advocacy, and financial acumen, and the importance of professional organizations.  * Advice to aspiring nursing professionals with an emphasis on continuous education and being open to new career opportunities Learn more about Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick:  * Connect with Dr. Fitzpatrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-fitzpatrick-dnp-rn-nea-bc-77ab1638  * View the New MSN Program at Penn: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nursing-and-healthcare-leadership ******************* About the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver): In each episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. O invites industry experts to share their leadership journey to help you in your next steps.  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-steps-to-leadership/id1719811060  * Subscribe to the Next Steps To Leadership Podcast Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyMof2nyUqXdzclNR5yMxOhBooOwuOdbT&si=FzWs_ZDpYr4dPwJA Connect with Dr. Stephen Oliver:  * Visit Dr. O’s Website: https://hrcvision.com  * Connect with Dr. O onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-w-oliver-ed-d-m-a-5763622  * Follow Dr. O on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenWOliver  * Follow Dr. O on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenwoliver