Nurse Rosa's INsights

In this episode, host Rosa Hart sits down with nursing thought leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Sara Fung to talk candidly about the realities of nursing career transitions - from the bedside to remote roles and everything in between. What we cover: What networking actually is (and what it isn't) — and why nurses are already great at it Why LinkedIn is not just for job seekers, and how to build your presence before you need it The truth about remote nursing: what nurses assume vs. what it actually looks like How to pivot into non-bedside roles and own your transferable skills The "real nurse" identity trap and the mindset shift needed to move past it Applicant tracking systems (ATS) — what they are and how to avoid resume formatting mistakes AI in nursing: what's changing, what's not, and how to stay ahead The "golden handcuffs" dilemma and how to decide when it's time to move on Sara's billion-dollar proposal: better nurse-to-patient ratios and redefining full-time work for nurses Resources mentioned: Sara Fung on LinkedIn: Sara Fung (no H) Sara's website: sarafung.com Resume help: https://www.thernresume.com/ NurseFern (Emma) on LinkedIn AI + Nursing Academy by Steven Ferreira American Board of AI in Medicine (ABAIM) — free Wednesday office hours & WhatsApp group Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction & Sara's background 1:51 – Sara's career coaching work: bedside, remote & everything in between 3:21 – What networking actually is (and what it isn't) 4:56 – LinkedIn: not just for job seekers 13:37 – AI automation and nursing: which roles are most at risk? 15:02 – Remote work realities: what nurses assume vs. what it actually looks like 16:29 – Alternatives to the bedside: public health, pharma, med devices & more 20:41 – The "real nurse" identity trap & how to get past it 23:08 – Applying for jobs you're not fully qualified for — a gender gap conversation 25:38 – Salary transparency & Gen Z's job search expectations 27:01 – What nursing schools should be teaching but aren't 30:15 – Applicant tracking systems (ATS) explained 33:38 – Trends in remote nursing & what's not getting enough attention 36:29 – Sara's billion-dollar idea: nurse-to-patient ratios + redefining full-time 43:43 – Where to find Sara & closing thoughts Follow Rosa: Instagram/TikTok/X: @nurserosaspeaks If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below. Know someone with a billion-dollar idea for healthcare? Send them Rosa's way!

What happens when a piano prodigy gets diagnosed with brain cancer at 21 - and never shuts up about it? Matthew Zachary, founder of Stupid Cancer and author of the new book "We the Patients" , joins Nurse Rosa to talk about his extraordinary journey from Staten Island music prodigy to one of America's most fearless healthcare advocates. We cover his diagnosis, 30 years of fighting for patients, and his bold new proposal: organizing America's sick and angry into a bipartisan voter bloc to take on the health insurance industry. Links & Resources 📖 We the Patients by Matthew Zachary — bookstores nationwide, bookshop.org, Books-A-Million 🗳️ Take the American Patient Healthcare Poll → https://www.wethepatients.org/ (free, 5 min, anonymous) 🎬 Suck It Up Buttercup documentary (featuring Matthew Zachary, Mark Cuban, Wendell Potter) 🔍 Find Matthew: Google "Matthew Zachary" — or LinkedIn 📱 Follow Nurse Rosa: @NurseRosaSpeaks on LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok 🎙️ Subscribe to Nurse Rosa's Insights wherever you listen or watch on YouTube Timestamps 0:28 – "I was drafted into healthcare" — cancer diagnosis at 21 1:49 – Growing up a piano prodigy on Staten Island 2:19 – 10 years of training: Broadway, jazz, classical, film scores 3:33 – Dreams of USC Film School and becoming the next John Williams 3:46 – The diagnosis: summer 1995, headaches and a numb left hand 4:29 – Symptoms worsen: slurred speech, double vision, misdiagnosis 5:13 – December 1995: MRI reveals a golf ball-sized tumor 5:29 – What is a medulloblastoma? A congenital brain tumor explained 5:59 – Why Matthew was one of the oldest patients ever seen with this tumor 6:27 – Did the brain tumor make him a piano prodigy? (The Simpsons comparison) 7:10 – Surgery: "It was killing me, so I'd rather have it out" 7:51 – Everything he accomplished musically before grad school 8:44 – Nurse Rosa's music degree detour 8:46 – How music helped him survive radiation — and why he brought a boombox 10:13 – "Russian gulag" radiation chambers: the silence, the beeps, up to 90 minutes 11:40 – The book: We the Patients — 30 years in the making 13:20 – Mr. Rogers and "What do we do with the mad that we feel?" 14:47 – Why fundraising and lobbying Congress no longer work 15:26 – The voter bloc concept: bipartisan, single-issue patient power 16:26 – What IS a voter bloc? The gun lobby & abortion as models 16:20 – The one thing every patient in America can agree on 17:29 – Ralph Nader, seat belts & the healthcare parallel: better and safer is cheaper 19:26 – What is the "seat belt" for cancer patients? 19:28 – Safer health insurance: the real goal 20:43 – The shocking statistic: 80% of appealed denials are overturned, but only 0.02% are ever appealed 21:12 – How insurance intentionally denies care and profits from delay 22:01 – Prior auth reform, oncology medical debt forgiveness & upskilling nurses 23:17 – Why you can't cash pay even if you have the money — and banning that 23:57 – The billion-dollar idea: a national consumer protection & fraud commission 25:00 – Why this is a state-level, not federal, strategy 26:24 – We the Patients: what's being built (and what's in stealth) 26:34 – It's about money, not stories: the $30B waste from delay-deny 27:58 – 3.4%: the number needed to change anything non-violently (ACT UP, breast cancer wars) 28:55 – 20 million cancer survivors of voting age — that's the start 29:35 – This is not Republican or Democrat. Cancer does not care. 30:03 – "Did you vote to have your health insurance quintuple?" — reaching red states 30:52 – The death spiral: when healthy people drop coverage 32:05 – How to get involved & buy We the Patients 32:31 – Take the first-ever American Patient Healthcare Poll (free, anonymous, 5 minutes) 32:59 – Luigi Mangione, Brian Thompson & the awakening of the sleeping giant 36:07 – Suck It Up Buttercup documentary ft. Mark Cuban & Wendell Potter 37:00 – Time to stop "dial-up advocacy" and organize as a voter bloc 38:06 – Nurse Rosa on teaching stroke prevention: actionable hope 41:07 – Matthew's mic drop: "I'm a stroke survivor too" 41:30 – Radiation vasculopathy explained: the long-term effects of treatment 42:24 – 2011: waking up slurring speech again — and the terror of thinking it was back 43:14 – Stupid Cancer's "Try to Not Get Cancer" campaign 43:36 – Don't beat yourself up: the nurse practitioner who taught quitting smoking with compassion Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN. We explore nursing leadership, healthcare policy, primary care challenges, AI in healthcare, clinical practice transformation, and bold solutions from clinicians, founders, and thought leaders. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.

What can you do with a nursing license? According to Marsha Battee, just about anything.In this episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, host Rosa Hart welcomes Marsha Battee, RN, host of The Bossy Nurse Podcast and a Nurse.org top content creator nominee. Through her platform, thebossynurse.com, Marsha empowers nurses to advance their careers, increase their income, and explore entrepreneurship.Marsha describes The Bossy Nurse Podcast as honest interviews with nurse creators, innovators, and risk-takers, including a standout episode with Dr. Dan Weberg on Nurse Capital and the basics of venture capital, a world most nurses never realize they can enter.Then she takes us through her remarkable 15-year nursing journey: from a burn trauma step-down unit to the ED, forensic nursing, nurse education, travel nursing during COVID, eating disorder treatment, prison nursing, and DOJ work, before making the leap into healthcare consulting. Her advice for nurses wondering what's next? Be curious, and try new roles.In her current Medicaid-focused consulting role, Marsha translates new laws and regulations into actionable workflows, conducts gap analyses, forms workgroups, and leads implementation to keep organizations compliant. It's proof that clinical experience translates into high-value expertise far beyond the bedside.And when Rosa asks how she'd spend a $1 billion healthcare grant, Marsha doesn't hesitate: she'd build a volunteer-based, free education infrastructure to expand the healthcare workforce and improve access to care for everyone.Timestamps:00:45 Bossy Nurse Website Mission02:13 Inside The Podcast03:41 Nurse Capital Explained06:44 Career Journey Highlights08:32 Forensic Nursing Deep Dive11:13 Be Curious And Try New Roles12:58 Remote Consulting Breakthrough16:50 Gap Analysis In Medicaid21:30 Billion Dollar Healthcare Idea25:21 Education Access And Capacity28:55 Wrap Up And Contact InfoConnect with Marsha Battee:Website: thebossynurse.comPodcast: The Bossy Nurse Podcast, available on all major platformsConnect with Nurse Rosa:Website, book, and speaking: link hub hereSpeak Up, Start Now is available now on Amazon Kindle and AudibleIf this conversation opened your eyes to what's possible in nursing, share it with a colleague and leave a rating and review to help more nurses find the show. Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN. We explore nursing leadership, healthcare policy, primary care challenges, AI in healthcare, clinical practice transformation, and bold solutions from clinicians, founders, and thought leaders. Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring evidence-based insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies designed for nurses, healthcare professionals, system leaders, and advocates. Topics include: • Primary care system reform • AI in nursing & health tech • Clinical innovation & patient outcomes • Workforce sustainability & nursing leadership • Healthcare communication & advocacy Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.

What if a single strand of hair could reveal your body's chemical exposure history, all the way back to the womb? Dr. Manish Arora, environmental epidemiologist, CEO of LinusBio, and professor at Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joins Nurse Rosa Hart to explain why your environment shapes your health more than your genes ever could. Dr. Arora's team developed the TRACED test, an at-home, hair-based exposure test that measures 15 essential and toxic elements (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum) with time-stamped resolution across roughly 30 days. Unlike blood or urine tests that capture a single moment, TRACED gives you a molecular movie of your exposure over time; no clinic visit, no needles, no blood draw. His research also earned FDA Breakthrough Designation for an autism biomarker detectable as early as one month old. 🎧 Now available in the Health Podcast Library 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of nursing, innovation, and health Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Dr. Arora's background 0:51 — The story behind his name (named himself at age 3!) 2:43 — What is Linus Bio and why he founded it 5:10 — Personal journey: triplet daughters & a misdiagnosis of autism 8:38 — Why genomic medicine alone isn't enough 9:07 — Introducing the exposome: the complement to the genome 10:43 — How the TRACED hair-based test works 11:43 — Why hair vs. blood or urine testing 13:41 — TRACED: what it measures (lead, arsenic, aluminum, and more) 16:13 — Weekend vs. weekday exposure patterns 15:39 — How AI models interpret your results 17:05 — Making it accessible: no prescription needed, available on Amazon 17:38 — Why they bypassed the healthcare system intentionally 20:24 — The rhythm of cholesterol (and a Springsteen analogy) 23:43 — Clinical blind spots TRACED addresses 25:21 — PFAS, microplastics, phthalates — what's coming in the next version 30:00 — Wildfire community deployment (Eaton & Palisades fires) 35:33 — How academics can turn research into real-world products 36:42 — What it took to build a business from science 43:44 — How clinicians should interpret TRACED results 45:11 — TRACED for telehealth, longevity & remote communities 35:07 — The research-to-practice translation gap (13–17 years!) 46:27 — The billion-dollar question: newborn autism screening + universal exposome profiling 37:33 — ClearStrand ASD: screening for autism at 1 month old 43:55 — How to order TRACED (traced.life) & connect with Dr. Arora Connect & Resources TRACED test Linus Bio Dr. Manish Arora on LinkedIN Nurse Rosa Hart on LinkedIn & your favorite social media platform  @NurseRosaSpeaks Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart. We explore nursing leadership, healthcare policy, primary care challenges, AI in healthcare, clinical practice transformation, and bold solutions from clinicians, founders, and thought leaders. Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring evidence-based insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies designed for nurses, healthcare professionals, system leaders, and advocates. Topics include: • Primary care system reform • AI in nursing & health tech • Clinical innovation & patient outcomes • Workforce sustainability & nursing leadership • Healthcare communication & advocacy Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.

What if a single strand of hair could reveal your body's chemical exposure history, all the way back to the womb? Dr. Manish Arora, environmental epidemiologist, CEO of LinusBio, and professor at Mount Sinai, joins Nurse Rosa to explain why your environment shapes your health more than your genes ever could. Dr. Arora's team developed the TRACED test, an at-home, hair-based exposure test that measures 15 essential and toxic elements (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum) with time-stamped resolution across roughly 30 days. Unlike blood or urine tests that capture a single moment, TRACED gives you a molecular movie of your exposure over time; no clinic visit, no needles, no blood draw. His research also earned FDA Breakthrough Designation for an autism biomarker detectable as early as one month old. 🎧 Now available on the Health Podcast Library 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of nursing, innovation, and health Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & Dr. Arora's background 0:51 — The story behind his name (named himself at age 3!) 2:43 — What is Linus Bio and why he founded it 5:10 — Personal journey: triplet daughters & a misdiagnosis of autism 8:38 — Why genomic medicine alone isn't enough 9:07 — Introducing the exposome: the complement to the genome 10:43 — How the TRACED hair-based test works 11:43 — Why hair vs. blood or urine testing 13:41 — TRACED: what it measures (lead, arsenic, aluminum, and more) 16:13 — Weekend vs. weekday exposure patterns 15:39 — How AI models interpret your results 17:05 — Making it accessible: no prescription needed, available on Amazon 17:38 — Why they bypassed the healthcare system intentionally 20:24 — The rhythm of cholesterol (and a Springsteen analogy) 23:43 — Clinical blind spots TRACED addresses 25:21 — PFAS, microplastics, phthalates — what's coming in the next version 30:00 — Wildfire community deployment (Eaton & Palisades fires) 35:33 — How academics can turn research into real-world products 36:42 — What it took to build a business from science 43:44 — How clinicians should interpret TRACED results 45:11 — TRACED for telehealth, longevity & remote communities 35:07 — The research-to-practice translation gap (13–17 years!) 46:27 — The billion-dollar question: newborn autism screening + universal exposome profiling 37:33 — ClearStrand ASD: screening for autism at 1 month old 43:55 — How to order TRACED (traced.life) & connect with Dr. Arora Connect & Resources TRACED test: https://traced.life/ Linus Bio: https://www.linusbio.com/ Dr. Manish Arora on LinkedIn Nurse Rosa on LinkedIn & your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart. We explore nursing leadership, healthcare policy, primary care challenges, AI in healthcare, clinical practice transformation, and bold solutions from clinicians, founders, and thought leaders. Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring evidence-based insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies designed for nurses, healthcare professionals, system leaders, and advocates. Topics include: • Primary care system reform • AI in nursing & health tech • Clinical innovation & patient outcomes • Workforce sustainability & nursing leadership • Healthcare communication & advocacy Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.

What if the reason people don't trust healthcare isn't the science- it's the communication? Rosa Hart sits down with Hamid Ghanadan, behavioral strategist, researcher, and author of Not Buying It, to explore why science and healthcare have a usability problem - and what communicators, clinicians, and companies can do about it. From the neuroscience of decision-making to the Space Shuttle Challenger to vaccine hesitancy and children's mental health, Hamid and Rosa cover what it really takes to communicate in a way that moves people. Ethically, effectively, and humanly. ⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 00:22 – Hamid's Background: From Bench to Behavioral Strategy 01:27 – Healthcare & Science Have a Usability Problem 02:26 – Market Research, Strategy & the Linus Group 03:00 – Patterns of Top Science Communicators 03:13 – The Role-Play Problem: Titles vs. Humans 04:09 – Priming: Why "I'm Just Looking" Is Never True 04:44 – Why Scientific Jargon Backfires at Conferences 05:22 – Emotions in Decision-Making: It's Biology, Not Strategy 05:29 – The Neuroscience: Logic Alone Cannot Drive Action 06:04 – The Frontal Cortex vs. the Amygdala 06:29 – Communication That Moves People to Act 06:52 – Storytelling: A Technology Co-Evolved With the Human Brain 07:13 – When Storytelling at a Conference Got a Doctor Shut Down 07:39 – Healthy Skepticism as a Clinician's Superpower 08:10 – Lead With Curiosity, Not Data 08:54 – The Right Communication Sequence: Curiosity → Facts 09:35 – Putting Data Too Early Spikes Skepticism 09:58 – Does Scientist-to-Scientist Selling Work? 11:20 – Facts Alone Never Close a Sale 11:46 – Persuasion vs. Manipulation: Drawing the Line 11:56 – How Social Media Algorithms Exploit Decision-Making 12:50 – Ethical Influence: The School Lunch Experiment 13:27 – When Good Communication Is a Public Service 14:14 – Space Shuttle Challenger: A Catastrophic Communication Failure 15:39 – Having the Right Data Is Not Enough 16:00 – Hamid's Personal Story: Not Understanding the Science He Studied 16:42 – Open Access Is Only the First Rung 17:45 – Stop Thinking About How to Teach; Think About How People Learn 18:39 – Start With Their Question, Not Yours 19:19 – Why Asking More Questions Predicts Better Outcomes 20:29 – Hamid's Two Questions for Rosa 21:34 – What Drives Rosa to Keep Podcasting 22:18 – Curiosity, Ideas & Grandparents' Theological Conversations 23:13 – Rosa's Week: Nurse Con at Sea & Family Before the Trip 24:55 – Online Highlight Reels Are Not Real Time 25:52 – Hamid: Posting for Content, Not Attention 26:00 – How Long It Took to Write the Book (A Hard Question to Answer) 26:47 – Building a Book from Years of Small Practiced Moments 27:41 – Selling Health Literacy to the Public 28:04 – Rosa's Book: Speak Up Start Now & the Nurse as Translator 29:10 – When a Patient Hears a Diagnosis: The Voice Fades Out 30:12 – Asking "What's On Your Mind Right Now?" in Clinical Settings 30:53 – A Doctor Who Relearned Storytelling 31:14 – Francis Collins on the NIH's Biggest Regret 32:28 – Transparency in Public Health Messaging 33:29 – The Billion-Dollar Question 33:45 – Mental Health: The Pandemic We Don't Treat Like One 34:35 – Family-Based Therapy & Back-to-Basics for Children 35:18 – Children Separated from Nature 36:01 – Psychedelics, Family Healing & What Comes First 36:26 – Phones Away: The Power of One-on-One Time 37:05 – A Mother's Meditation Changed Her Daughter's Life 37:54 – Not Buying It: The Book 38:22 – Find Hamid: LinkedIn & thelinusgroup.com 38:50 – Closing & Follow Nurse Rosa Speaks 📚 Resources Mentioned Not Buying It: The Art of Selling to Scientists, Doctors, and Other Professional Skeptics — Hamid Ghanadan Speak Up Start Now — Rosa Hart The Linus Group: thelinusgroup.com Connect with Hamid on LinkedIn Follow Rosa: @NurseRosaSpeaks 🎙️ About the ShowNurse Rosa's Insights explores healthcare from every angle, interviewing the stakeholders, thinkers, and changemakers shaping the future of health. Subscribe wherever you listen, and leave a review if this episode made you think differently.

What if 40% of the people sitting in your waiting room, working on your team, or enrolled in your health plan were quietly carrying an invisible weight, and had no idea there was a name for what they were doing? Alexandra Drane has spent years hunting for those people. As co-founder and CEO of ARCHANGELS, a public benefit corporation, she's on a mission to find unpaid caregivers who don't identify as caregivers, and connect them to the employer benefits, health plan resources, and community supports already waiting for them. The barrier isn't access. It's recognition. In this conversation, Rosa and Alexandra dig into the science and the soul behind Archangels, including the intensity score (clear, yellow, red) that creates the "aha" moment caregivers didn't know they needed, the surprising data trails that reveal caregiving hiding inside every workforce, and what a stint as a Walmart cashier taught Alexandra about the real weight people carry through their days. They also go deep on stroke caregiving specifically, including the abrupt, total life shift that caregivers of stroke survivors experience, often with no warning and no roadmap. If you work in neurology, if you know a stroke caregiver, or if you are one, this conversation was made for you. What You'll Hear: - Why so many caregivers don't know they're caregivers, and what happens when they finally see themselves clearly - The Archangels intensity score and how a simple red/yellow/clear framework creates connection points instead of stigma - How Alexandra's prior company, Eliza, revealed that "life stress" is the biggest driver of health outcomes, and how that realization changed everything - A deeply personal story about glioblastoma, end-of-life care, and the lessons that shaped Archangels from the inside out - What working as a Walmart cashier revealed about the caregiving burden hiding in plain sight across the American workforce - The data employers and policymakers are now using to actually invest in caregiver support - What stroke does to a caregiver's daily reality, including the medication maze, the financial friction, and the emotional overnight shift - The free Care Badge that translates caregiving into professional skills and resume languageHow to connect with Archangels at archangels.work Chapters:01:46 What Archangels Does05:35 Finding Hidden Caregivers08:18 Intensity, Not Burden09:54 Why Alexandra Cares11:11 Eliza and Life Stress Data13:04 Glioblastoma and Hospice Lessons15:54 Walmart Origins19:28 Data to Drive Support23:54 Stroke Caregiving Reality28:30 Stroke Changes Everything29:53 Rethinking Caregiver Reality31:29 Banks and Caregiving Friction35:01 The Medication Maze and Employers37:34 Planning for the Care Crunch42:08 The Red Phone Support System42:59 The Billion-Dollar Care Plan47:36 Care Badge and Career Skills50:37 Where to Connect and Wrap Connect with Alexandra Drane and Archangels: Website: archangels.work Care Badge: archangels.work/care-badge Connect with Rosa:Website: nurserosaspeaks.com Instagram: @NurseRosaSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-hart-scrn/ Nurse Rosa's INsights is produced by Rosa Hart Media Consulting, LLC.

What if the key to better mental health wasn't a new medication or therapy technique, but something already hardwired inside you? In this episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, I sit down with Dr. Royan Kamyar, physician, MBA, and founder and CEO of Owaves, a circadian wellness app used by over one million people worldwide. Dr. Kamyar shares the raw personal story behind why he built it, including his own rock-bottom moment after medical training, and the science that changed everything for him. If you've ever felt like you're running on empty no matter how hard you try, this one is for you. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:48 – AI Med Shark Tank: Owaves wins 3rd place 1:30 – What is Owaves? Digitizing lifestyle medicine & circadian biology 2:15 – Royan's background: MD + MBA, from medicine to entrepreneurship 3:32 – Growing up entrepreneurial in a family of physicians 4:37 – The intern year revelation: ignoring prevention in medicine 5:25 – The "24-hour formula" insight that sparked Owaves 5:46 – Discovering UC San Diego's Circadian Biology Center 6:04 – Wearable integrations: Oura, Apple Watch, WHOOP 7:03 – Why Owaves is a planner, not just an activity tracker 8:08 – The forward-looking approach to lifestyle change 8:35 – Dean Ornish's lifestyle medicine pillars & the calendar as the core tool 9:40 – Being honest with yourself: planning vs. reality 10:27 – Hours & minutes as a more accessible health metric than lab values 12:18 – Gen Z & health culture: why they're the ideal audience 13:03 – Gen Z, mocktails, and the shift away from alcohol 14:04 – Owaves' traction with college students: ADHD, time blindness, and mental health 14:57 – The billion-dollar question 15:24 – A nationwide lifestyle medicine course for college students 16:13 – Yale's Happiness Course & the student wellness movement 17:23 – N=1: students as citizen scientists of their own health 18:24 – YouTube vs. university: where health education actually lands 19:25 – The mental health crisis on campus & lifestyle psychiatry as prevention 20:40 – Chronotherapy, peer support, and the Blue Zone campus effect 22:03 – Rosa's APSU 1000: why every college already has the format 22:50 – UW's "quantified self" course: students analyzing their own wearables data 24:05 – Obesity, pre-diabetes, and why we must get in front of it early 25:27 – Proving the endpoints so students want the course (no mandate needed) 26:23 – Chronotype & GPA: aligning your schedule with your biology = 0.4 GPA boost 27:24 – Relationships as a lifestyle pillar: why eye contact matters 28:05 – Planning date nights: Jordan Peterson's 90-minute life management session 28:52 – Owaves helps you see if your time matches your stated values 29:55 – Bridging the delta: what you planned vs. what actually happened 30:56 – Where to find Owaves: owaves.com / bodyclock.ai / "My Body Clock" in the App Store 31:33 – How to connect with Royan: [email protected] / LinkedIn 31:42 – Closing & Rosa's book: Speak Up, Start Now at nurserosaspeaks.shop CONNECT WITH DR. ROYAN KAMYAR: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/royankamyar RESOURCES MENTIONED: Owaves CONNECT WITH NURSE ROSA: Website: nurserosaspeaks.com Book: Speak Up, Start Now available at on Amazon Kindle and Audible

What happens when a critical care nurse becomes the executive building the tools she once struggled with? Susan Grant, DNP and Chief Clinical Officer at Symplr, has lived both sides. She has navigated 3 a.m. staffing crises, chased credentialing deadlines, and wondered if the systems she used were built with nurses in mind at all. Now she builds those systems, and she is doing it differently. In this episode, Rosa Hart sits down with Susan to unpack how AI-driven staffing tools, smarter scheduling, and nurse-led technology decisions can reduce burnout and bring predictability back to the bedside. If you have ever felt like the tools you use every day were designed without you in the room, this one is for you. In this episode: From critical care nurse to C-suite: Susan's leadership journey What Symplr does and why frontline nurses should know AI and predictive staffing: what nurses need to understand How to advocate for a seat at the tech decision table Credentialing, compliance, and cutting administrative burden Burnout as a systems design problem. When technology works the way nurses actually work, the burden lifts. Susan and Rosa challenge the idea that burnout is only a staffing issue. About Susan Grant Susan Grant, DNP, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Symplr, a healthcare operations software company specializing in workforce management, credentialing, compliance, and scheduling. She brings decades of clinical and executive experience to the mission of building technology that works for the people delivering care. About Nurse Rosa's INsights Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN. Each episode features evidence-based insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies for nurses, healthcare professionals, system leaders, and advocates. Topics covered include AI in nursing and health tech, clinical innovation, workforce sustainability, nursing leadership, healthcare policy, and the future of patient care. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.

What happens when burnout breaks you open, and you decide to build something from the wreckage? In this episode, Rosa sits down with Ashley Chancellor and Matthew Harless, co-founders of The Business of Hope, to explore why burnout in healthcare goes far deeper than exhaustion, and what hope, as a functional tool, can actually do for clinicians on the front lines. Ashley Chancellor, RN spent 14 years as a nurse, much of it traveling the country as an ICU nurse. A fractured spine and severe PTSD during COVID took her off the floor indefinitely. What came next was a memoir, a coaching practice, and a mission: reminding the helpers of the world that they are worthy of the same compassion they give. Matthew Harless, RN brings over twenty years of clinical experience across psychiatric care, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and hospital leadership. He's the creator of the Harless Method and the Hope Assessment, tools designed to help burned-out clinicians measure where their hope actually stands and start moving toward recovery instead of self-blame. Together, they're making the case that hope isn't a soft skill or a poster slogan. It's infrastructure. And it can be measured, built, and protected. In this conversation, Rosa, Ashley, and Matt dig into the real difference between burnout and moral injury, walk through the Hope Assessment live on air, talk about what it looks like to use hope-informed care in real clinical settings, and ask the hard question: what would it actually take to fix this? Resources mentioned in this episode: hopeassessment.org ashleymchancellor.com mattharless.com nursesshiftchange.org Just a Nurse by Ashley Chancellor Medicine Under the Mango Tree by Ashley Chancellor (upcoming) Transition to Care by Matthew Harless Ashley on TikTok and Instagram: @justanurse_rn Rosa on all socials: @nurserosaspeaks

Meet Angie Cauthorn, a two-time stroke survivor and host of the Brain Friends podcast as she shares with Nurse Rosa Hart about gaps in stroke and aphasia aftercare and the community-based solutions she has built. Angie describes developing aphasia after working in finance and realizing survivors are discharged medically stable but unprepared to navigate recovery. She shares her work as co-founder and president of the Aphasia Resource Collaboration Hub (ARCH), the R.O.S.A. symposium (Resource Orientation for Stroke and Aphasia) convening at Temple University - now in its fifth year -with panels, keynotes, and activities like line dancing, plus quarterly Science of Aphasia sessions. Angie also discusses creating an Aphasia Fantasy Football League to reduce isolation through shared interests. Both explore scaling these models and answer a “$1B grant” question, emphasizing standardized post-discharge navigation, community access, survivor-centered research, early stroke recognition, improved EMS, vocational rehab awareness, and the non-linear reality of stroke recovery. Connect with Angie Cauthorn: LinkedIN Learn more about ARCH: https://www.aphasiaresource.org/ Connect with Nurse Rosa: Follow in the Health Podcast Library Get the Book:   ( Nurses Week Gift of the Year) On social media:  Nurse Rosa's INsights is part of the Health Podcast Library. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review to help more healthcare professionals find this conversation.

Invisible doesn't mean harmless, and Zoë Slaughter is done letting people pretend otherwise. Zoë Slaughter joins Nurse Rosa for a candid conversation about living with food allergies, navigating a complex healthcare system, and building an advocacy movement through storytelling and policy action. Zoë shares her personal journey from childhood food allergies to adult advocacy, breaking down how community support groups form, why misconceptions about food allergies persist, and what the latest research on early food introduction means for prevention. She also gets into the real financial burden of managing food allergies, including what she calls the "food allergy tax," and makes the case for free, universal access to epinephrine. The conversation also touches on the power of documentary film and graphic content in health education, and how everyday people can move from awareness to action, locally and at the federal level. In This Episode: Zoë's background in healthcare claims and subrogation Childhood vs. adult-onset food allergies Coping strategies and lifestyle adjustments Recent research breakthroughs in allergy prevention Her book Invisibly Allergic and its advocacy mission The "food allergy tax" and the "pink tax" on allergen-friendly products Using documentary film and storytelling to shift public perception How to get involved in allergy advocacy, from local meetups to Capitol Hill Resources Mentioned: Invisibly Allergic by Zoë Slaughter (Amazon) invisiblyallergic.com May Contain My Life documentary congress.gov Connect with Zoë: Instagram @invisiblyallergic Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN, available on the Health Podcast Library, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

What would you do with a billion dollars to fix healthcare? For Sandra Johnson, SVP of Client Services at CliniComp, the answer is clear: solve interoperability, once and for all. Rosa Hart sits down with Sandra to unpack one of healthcare's most persistent problems, fragmented data environments that slow clinicians down, create gaps in patient care, and quietly fuel burnout across health systems. Sandra brings 25 years of healthcare IT experience to a candid conversation about why interoperability is so hard to crack, what it takes to design technology that actually works for clinicians, and how CliniComp's System as a Service model is shifting the burden of implementation away from health systems so they can focus on what matters most. In this episode: Why interoperability remains healthcare's most foundational unsolved challenge How fragmented data contributes to clinician burnout and care gaps What vendor-agnostic interoperability means and why health systems need it How CliniComp's System as a Service model removes the implementation burden from clinical teams Why workflow integration is the real key to making data meaningful at the point of care Guest: Sandra Johnson, CDH-E, SVP of Client Services, CliniComp 🔗 linkedin.com/in/sandra-johnson-cdh-e-a96b9a CliniComp: clinicomp.com Connect with Nurse Rosa: Follow Nurse Rosa's INsights in the Health Podcast Library Get the Book:  Speak Up, Start Now ( Nurses Week Gift of the Year) On social media: @NurseRosaSpeaks Nurse Rosa's INsights is part of the Health Podcast Library. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review to help more healthcare professionals find this conversation.

What happens when a nurse gets splashed in the face with biohazardous waste and decides to do something about it? She builds a company. In this episode Rosa Hart, RN, BSN, SCRN, sits down with Sarah Waimon, RN, BSN, CEO of Waimon Innovations Inc. and creator of Looey, a nurse-invented medical device designed to protect healthcare workers from hazardous splash-back during bedpan and ostomy care. Sarah shares her journey from 16 years of bedside nursing across medsurg, oncology, ICU, colorectal, and nursing supervision to becoming a nurse entrepreneur and medical device innovator. She breaks down the moment that changed everything, a contaminated splash to the face on a colorectal postoperative unit, and how it sparked the creation of Looey, a transparent shield that attaches to standard bedpan washers to contain biohazards and protect caregivers. This episode covers nurse entrepreneurship, nurse-led innovation, healthcare worker safety, infection control, and why nursing ideas are the future of medical device development. Topics covered: Nurse-invented medical devices and nurse entrepreneurship Occupational health and healthcare worker safety Infection control and biohazard exposure prevention Ostomy care and colorectal nursing Bedpan washer safety and splash-back prevention Nursing leadership and clinical innovation Mental health gaps in nursing education and patient care From bedside nurse to CEO: the nurse founder journey Connect with Sarah Waimon: Website: www.stopthesplash.com Instagram: @stop_the_splash LinkedIn Pre-order Looey: [email protected] Connect with Nurse Rosa: Follow Nurse Rosa's INsights in the Health Podcast Library Get the Book: Speak Up, Start Now ( Nurses Week Gift of the Year) On social media: @NurseRosaSpeaks Nurse Rosa's INsights is your go-to podcast for nurses who are ready to lead, innovate, and speak up. Subscribe, share, and leave a review.

The culture killing your career isn't the patients. It's the colleagues. Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP has spent 32 years in nursing and the last 15 building one of healthcare's most important movements: a structured, proven approach to ending bullying and incivility in the workplace. As CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she has seen what toxic culture does to nurses, to teams, and to patients, and she refuses to accept it as inevitable. In this episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, Renee breaks down why incivility is a patient safety issue, not just a morale problem, and what nurses and leaders can do right now to change the culture on their unit. In this episode: Why subtle, normalized workplace behaviors are more dangerous than the dramatic blowups The founding story of the Healthy Workforce Institute How the Healthy Workforce Framework gives organizations a real path forward The direct connection between disrespect, staff turnover, and patient outcomes How AI is expanding the reach of culture change in healthcare Connect with Renee: Website: healthyworkforceinstitute.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rtconnections Facebook: facebook.com/HealthyWorkforceInstitute Follow Nurse Rosa's INsights for conversations at the intersection of nursing, innovation, and leadership. Connect with Rosa and follow on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/nurserosaspeaks?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a32f4b44-4e7b-4e69-bfa1-d9cfba0190e5

Can hearing aids prevent dementia? Hearing instrument specialist Madison Levine joins Rosa Hart to explore the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline, and why treating your hearing early may be one of the most important things you can do for your brain health and longevity. Madison founded "Levine Hearing" 11 years ago, building on her mother's 35-year legacy in audiology. She now leads a full clinical team offering hearing diagnostics, hearing aid fittings, ear hygiene, tinnitus care, and vestibular services, while speaking at national conventions to advance public awareness of hearing health. In this episode you will learn why untreated hearing loss is linked to dementia and cognitive decline, how the ear-brain connection affects memory and longevity, what is driving the stigma around hearing aids and how that stigma is shifting, which innovations are expanding access to hearing care, and why early detection and treatment change long-term outcomes. Connect with Madison Levine at levinehearing.com on Instagram at @levinehearing and @madisonlistens, and on LinkedIn. Connect with Nurse Rosa Instagram: @NurseRosaSpeaks Get her Book: Speak Up, Start Now

What if the reason cancer wins isn't the tumor itself, but the silence it forces on your immune system? Aaron Edwards grew up in Henderson, Kentucky, left home at sixteen for a bold academic experiment, and spent a decade in biotech working on some of the most cutting-edge gene therapies in the world before asking himself a hard question: why does promising science so rarely reach patients? That question led him to Harvard, and then to KiraGen Bio, where he and his team are building what he calls "noise-cancelling headphones for cancer therapy." Using gene editing and AI, KiraGen is engineering immune cells that can finally hear through the suppressive environment solid tumors create, and fight back. In this episode, Aaron and Rosa talk about the journey from a small Kentucky town to the frontier of CAR-T cell therapy, what glioblastoma patients and their families need to know right now, and why the future of cancer treatment should show up in your community clinic, not just at elite academic centers. In this episode: Why CAR-T therapy transforms blood cancers but has largely failed solid tumors until now The "noise-cancelling" science behind KiraGen's approach to glioblastoma Aaron's concept of "Ms. Frizzles," the teachers and mentors who invest in potential before the outcome is certain What an off-the-shelf cell therapy library could mean for everyday cancer patients Why $250 million dedicated to pediatric brain tumors could accelerate progress by years Connect with Aaron: Website: kiragenbio.com LinkedIn X

Every minute a stroke goes untreated, 1.9 billion neurons are lost. In this episode, Nurse Rosa Hart sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. David Dornbos III to talk about what is changing in stroke care, what still needs to change, and what he would do with a billion dollars to move the needle. Dr. Dornbos is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky Department of Neurological Surgery and a specialist in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. With over 130 peer-reviewed publications, NIH funding for early stroke biology research, and a seat on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, he is one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of clinical care and innovation in stroke today. Whether you are a bedside nurse, a stroke coordinator, or simply someone who wants to understand where brain attack care is headed, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about time, technology, and what it means to fight for your patients. In this episode, you will hear about: What drew him to neurosurgery and specifically to stroke The latest innovations in endovascular stroke treatment and where device technology is heading His NIH-funded research into the early biologic environment of stroke and why that window matters Why he believes even a small shift in ischemic stroke outcomes would create a profound ripple across the entire healthcare system His answer to the billion-dollar question: device innovation and adjuvant neurotherapeutics as the highest-impact investment in stroke care How earned media and awareness campaigns can be a powerful tool for stroke prevention How to connect with his work and the CNS community Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. David Dornbos III 01:29 Journey into Healthcare and Neurosurgery 03:52 Innovations in Neurosurgery 06:15 Research and Development in Stroke Treatment 11:29 The Importance of Action in Innovation 13:13 The Billion Dollar Question: Strategic Healthcare Investments 25:39 Connecting with Dr. Dornbos and Closing Thoughts Connect with Dr. Dornbos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dornbos-iii-27576635a/ X: @DornbosIII_MD Instagram: @david.dornbos Facebook: David Dornbos III Resources Mentioned Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Podcast: https://www.cns.org/newsroom/podcasts Connect with Nurse Rosa Instagram: @NurseRosaSpeaks Podcast: Nurse Rosa's INsights (Health Podcast Library) Get her Book: Speak Up, Start Now If this episode resonated with you, share it with a nurse, a stroke survivor, or anyone who cares about what happens inside the walls of a hospital when time is running out. And if you are not subscribed yet, hit that button so you never miss a conversation.

Cooking fires are the number one cause of residential fires in America, and older adults are among the most vulnerable. In this episode, Nurse Rosa sits down with an AI-driven kitchen safety innovator and a leading occupational therapy researcher to talk about what aging in place actually requires and the tools making it possible right now. Guests: David Eby, CEO of CookTop Safety Corp., developed an AI-powered smart kitchen sensor that predicts and prevents cooking fires before they happen. As a personal caregiver to his own parents in their mid-eighties, his work is as personal as it is innovative. Dr. Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA is an occupational therapist, professor, and director of the Healthy Home Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on strength-based, evidence-driven solutions that extend older adults' ability to live independently. In This Episode: Why cooking fires are a critical and underestimated risk for older adults How AI and IoT technology protect independence without removing autonomy The gap between clinical best practice and real-world aging care What caregivers need from technology to do their jobs better Connect with Our Guests: David Eby: www.CookTopSafety.com | linkedin.com/in/davidmeby | Dr. Pamela Toto: healthyhomelaboratory.pitt.edu | linkedin.com/in/pamela-toto Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast is produced in partnership with the Health Podcast Library.

What does it really take to deliver equitable care to the most vulnerable Medicare patients -- virtually, across all 50 states? Rosa Hart sits down with Bonnie Sloma, SVP of Clinical Services at CareTalk Health, a national virtual care organization serving patients in all 50 states and D.C. With 42 years of nursing experience -- from the NICU to large-scale telehealth leadership -- Bonnie brings frontline wisdom and systems-level vision to one of healthcare's hardest problems. In this episode: How CareTalk delivers Annual Wellness Visits entirely virtually Using face-scan technology to catch dangerously high blood pressure early Why 50% of their patients have no primary care provider CCM, RPM, and RTM -- explained in plain language The loneliness and depression crisis among seniors What "clinical prejudice" means and why naming it matters Bonnie's vision for a $1 billion solution: equitable care for every American, regardless of zip code The bottom line: Virtual care isn't a lesser version of in-person care. For millions of Americans, it's the only care. Connect: Bonnie Sloma on LinkedIn | caretalkhealth.com Rosa Hart: @NurseRosaSpeaks Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led podcast exploring healthcare leadership, policy, clinical innovation, and bold solutions from the people changing the system from the inside out. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and the Health Podcast Library.

What happens when a physician with 15 years of frontline experience stops waiting for healthcare to fix itself, and builds the fix himself? In this episode of the Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast, host Rosa Hart sits down with Zaman Shah, MD MBA, founder and CEO of Medway, a physician-led AI infrastructure company transforming EHRs into AI-first platforms. Dr. Shah brings a rare combination most health tech founders simply don't have: clinical credibility from 15 years of frontline practice, business training from an MBA at UAB, and specialized Harvard training in healthcare AI. His mission is direct : restore the human connection in healthcare by making every EHR intelligent, interoperable, and effortless through a clinician-designed, compliant AI layer. What Medway actually solves: Small-to-mid-size and specialty EHRs often lack the time, talent, or capital to build AI in-house. Medway provides plug-and-play AI infrastructure — delivered under the EHR vendor's own brand — that brings ambient documentation, smart data access, and validated order entry to market in weeks, not years. In this episode, you'll hear: How 15 years of frontline medicine shaped Dr. Shah's vision for Medway Why small and specialty EHRs are being left behind in the AI race — and how Medway closes that gap The real cost of fragmented data, redundant workflows, and manual administrative work on clinical care Why interoperability is still broken and what universal, standards-based access would actually look like How ambient documentation and conversational retrieval can give clinicians back their time with patients Dr. Shah's billion-dollar vision: a modern operating layer for healthcare that eliminates waste, closes care gaps in real time, and reduces friction for both clinicians and patients Dr. Shah's billion-dollar answer: If given a $1B grant, Dr. Shah would build and scale a modern operating layer for healthcare — starting with universal interoperability so clinicians and patients can access the right information instantly, without faxing or chasing records. He would embed ambient documentation and guided order entry directly into care delivery, invest in real-time quality and care-gap closure during the visit rather than after, and fund patient-facing access tools that reduce administrative burden. Across all of it: trust, transparent governance, measurable outcomes, and adoption incentives built for sustained ROI. Connect with Zaman Shah: On LinkedIn Find out more about Medway.ai Connect with Rosa Hart: https://nurserosaspeaks.com/ Follow Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast in the Health Podcast Library.

What happens when a stroke survivor becomes the most credible voice in the room? In this episode of the Nurse Rosa's INsights Podcast, Rosa Hart, RN sits down with David Dansereau — physical therapist, stroke survivor, digital health innovator, and co-founder of the Know Stroke Podcast — for a candid conversation about what the healthcare system is getting wrong and what it takes to fix it from the inside out. What you'll learn in this episode: Why upstream investment in health education outperforms downstream treatment spending How stroke survivors and nonprofit support groups are doing the heavy lifting the system won't fund Where technology, storytelling, and community intersect to actually change patient outcomes What "patients as partners in research" really looks like — and why it matters for stroke recovery Why physical therapists risk being left behind in the digital health revolution (and how to catch up) Featured guest: David Dansereau, MSPT, CAPS — Founder of SmartMovesPT, co-host of the Know Stroke Podcast, national AHA stroke spokesperson, and patient stakeholder for PCORI, Mass General Hospital, and the Stroke and Young Adult Consortium (SAYA). Connect with David: 🔗 smartmovespt.com | know-stroke.org 📱 @knowstroke | @smartmoves_pt 🔗 linkedin.com/in/daviddansereau/ Connect with Rosa: 🔗 nurserosaspeaks.com 📘 Speak Up, Start Now — Gift of the Year, Nurses Week

Healthcare is changing faster than most people realize. In this episode of Nurse Rosa's INsights, Rosa Hart sits down with physician, healthcare strategist, and author Dr. Sarah Matt to explore how technology is reshaping the future of care. Dr. Matt shares her remarkable journey from practicing general surgeon to becoming a leader in healthcare technology and digital health strategy, including her work at Oracle Health and with emerging healthcare startups. Their conversation dives into one of the most urgent issues in healthcare today: access to care. Dr. Matt explains how geographic barriers, financial challenges, and outdated systems continue to limit care for millions of patients. She also discusses how innovations like telemedicine, remote surgery, ambient AI, and digital health platforms are helping bring care directly to patients, no matter where they live. Rosa and Dr. Matt also discuss the often overlooked role of nurses in shaping healthcare innovation. Nurses are uniquely positioned to identify gaps in care delivery, advocate for patients, and help design technology that actually works in clinical settings. Another major theme of the conversation is medical debt and how financial barriers prevent patients from seeking the care they need. Dr. Matt shares insights from her new book, The Borderless Healthcare Revolution, which outlines practical strategies for breaking down geographic, financial, and systemic barriers to healthcare. From community clinics serving uninsured populations to global telehealth models that connect patients with specialists across continents, this episode explores what it will take to build a more equitable, accessible, and human-centered healthcare system. Dr. Matt has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of clinical medicine, enterprise technology, and healthcare strategy, advising health systems, digital health companies, and policymakers on building scalable solutions that improve patient access. She is the author of the national bestselling book: The Borderless Healthcare Revolution: The Definitive Guide to Breaking Geographic Barriers Through Technology The book offers practical frameworks for expanding healthcare access through telemedicine, remote care, and emerging technologies while addressing physical, financial, and cultural barriers to care. Learn more:drsarahmatt.com Connect with Dr. Sarah Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 on Audible or Kindle Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Who should the public trust when it comes to health information? More and more, the answer is nurses. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart sits down with nationally recognized nurse and media correspondent Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C to talk about how nurses are stepping into media to educate the public and reshape healthcare conversations. With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Alice shares how she transitioned from bedside care to television and digital media, becoming a trusted voice helping audiences understand complex health topics. She explains why nurses bring a perspective that is often missing in mainstream health coverage and why the public increasingly turns to nurses for credible, practical guidance. Rosa and Alice explore the growing opportunities for nurses in media, from television and podcasts to social platforms and public education campaigns. They also discuss the skepticism nurses sometimes face from peers when stepping outside traditional roles and why building a personal platform can amplify both patient education and professional influence. In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly online, nurses have a unique opportunity to step forward as trusted educators. This conversation highlights why the nursing voice matters more than ever and how nurses can expand their impact beyond the bedside to reach millions. Find news from Nurse Alice’s network: iamnurseapproved.com If you have ever wondered how nurses can influence public health conversations, build a platform, and educate at scale, this episode offers both inspiration and insight. Takeaways: Alice Benjamin brings more than 25 years of nursing experience to healthcare mediaNurses offer a unique and trusted perspective in public health communicationMedia platforms create new opportunities for nurses to educate and advocatePatient education can reach far beyond the bedside through digital and broadcast mediaNurses entering media roles may face skepticism but are helping redefine the professionBuilding a personal platform allows nurses to share expertise and influence health conversationsHealthcare media needs more clinically trained voices to improve public understandingInvesting in education and accurate information improves patient outcomesNurses play a critical role in combating healthcare misinformationWhen nurses collectively use their voices, they can influence both healthcare culture and policy Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN. Each episode explores the future of healthcare through conversations with clinicians, founders, policymakers, and innovators working to improve patient care and healthcare systems. Topics include: • AI in healthcare and nursing • Healthcare innovation and digital health • Primary care reform and health policy • Nursing leadership and workforce sustainability • Clinical communication and patient advocacy Connect with Alice Benjamin on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIn Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: Audible or Kindle Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Healthcare revenue cycle management is changing fast. Brian Robertson of VisiQuate explains how AI and data analytics improve hospital reimbursement. At the ViVE Health Tech Conference, Rosa Hart speaks with Brian Robertson, Founder and CEO of VisiQuate, about how artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics are transforming healthcare revenue cycle management. Brian explains how healthcare organizations are moving beyond traditional reporting toward predictive revenue cycle intelligence. Instead of reacting to denied claims, lost revenue, or delayed payments, health systems can now use AI-driven analytics to anticipate problems earlier and make smarter operational decisions. The conversation explores how AI, automation, and advanced analytics help hospitals improve reimbursement, reduce administrative waste, and navigate increasing payer complexity. These tools also help healthcare leaders strengthen financial sustainability while allowing clinicians to focus more time on patient care. Rosa and Brian also discuss the critical role nurses and frontline clinicians play in the successful adoption of new healthcare technologies. Innovation only works when technology aligns with real clinical workflows. As healthcare continues to evolve, data-driven decision making, automation, and collaboration between clinicians and technologists will be essential to building a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. Why the healthcare revenue cycle is under growing financial pressureHow AI and predictive analytics improve hospital revenue cycle managementThe impact of administrative waste on healthcare systemsHow automation can improve reimbursement and operational efficiencyWhy nurses and clinicians are key allies to successful health technology adoption Nurse Rosa's INsights is a nurse-led healthcare leadership and innovation podcast hosted by Rosa Hart, RN. Each episode explores the future of healthcare through conversations with clinicians, founders, policymakers, and innovators working to improve patient care and healthcare systems. Topics include: • AI in healthcare and nursing • Healthcare innovation and digital health • Primary care reform and health policy • Nursing leadership and workforce sustainability • Clinical communication and patient advocacy LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bcrobertson/ Learn more about VisiQuatehttps://www.visiquate.com/ Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: nurserosaspeaks.shopFollow @NurseRosaSpeakson your favorite social media platform Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI in healthcare, hospital innovation, nursing leadership, and the future of health technology. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

Primary care is quietly collapsing - and most patients don’t even realize it. In this episode, Timothy Boyle pulls back the curtain on the mounting pressure facing small, independent primary care practices across the country. From crushing administrative demands to unsustainable financial models, the very doctors who know their patients best are struggling to survive. But this isn’t just about business. It’s about relationships. Timothy shares why personal connections between providers and patients are the backbone of effective care - and what happens emotionally to clinicians when they’re forced to practice in systems that prevent them from truly helping the people they serve. When small practices disappear, so does continuity, trust, and the human side of medicine. This conversation is a call to reinvest in primary care, not as a line item, but as the foundation of our healthcare system. Because when we support patient-centered practices, we protect both access and humanity in medicine. If you’d like to connect with Timothy Boyle or learn more about how REVA supports medical practices through virtual assistance and administrative solutions, you can find more here: 🌐 Website: https://revaglobalmedical.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram 💼 LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN: Get or Gift a copy of her book: “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 at: https://nurserosaspeaks.shop/ Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform

AI is already changing nursing. The real question is whether nurses will lead it or be sidelined by it. In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Stephen to explore how clinical expertise, healthcare policy, and artificial intelligence intersect, and why nurses must be at the center of healthcare innovation. Stephen shares his journey from bedside care to policy engagement and now to advancing AI literacy for nurses. We talk about what many health tech companies misunderstand about nursing workflows, why documentation reform matters, and how nurse practitioners can influence system-level change. This conversation covers: • AI in nursing and healthcare workflows • Nurse leadership in technology integration • Healthcare policy and systemic reform • AI literacy for clinicians • Reimagining documentation and efficiency • The future role of nurse practitioners in innovation Nurses are experts in rapid assessment, risk-benefit decision-making, and managing complex care environments. Those skills translate directly into shaping medical technology, but only if we claim that seat at the table. If you care about the future of nursing, healthcare reform, digital health, or AI in medicine, this episode will expand how you think about your influence. Follow for more conversations on nursing leadership, healthcare innovation, stroke advocacy, and the future of care. Get started on the AI + Nurse Academy course: https://www.ainurseacademy.ai/en Connect with and follow Stephen Ferrara on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 https://nurserosaspeaks.shop/ Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform:

The Awake & Walking ICU: Transforming Critical Care with Kali Dayton Sedation is not neutral. Immobility is not harmless. What we do in the ICU follows patients long after discharge. In this powerful episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I sit down with Kali Dayton, DNP, AGACNP, critical care nurse practitioner, consultant, and founder of the Awake and Walking ICU movement. Kali shares how working in a unit that prioritized mobility and minimal sedation completely changed the way she understood critical care and why she now trains ICU teams nationwide to implement the ABCDEF bundle. We explore what truly happens when patients are deeply sedated. We unpack delirium, long-term cognitive harm, and the cultural norms that intensified during COVID when many ICUs shifted further toward sedation and away from mobility. Kali has walked into ICUs across the country and seen dramatic differences in patient care practices. What she found is clear. Outcomes improve when patients are awake, mobile, and engaged even while critically ill. This is a conversation about challenging outdated practices, elevating nursing advocacy, and embracing interdisciplinary collaboration to transform patient outcomes. If you care about critical care, sedation practices, delirium prevention, or patient-centered ICU transformation, this episode is essential listening. Learn more at: www.DaytonICUConsulting.com Connect with Kali Dayton on social media  @DaytonICUConsulting         Find host Rosa Hart on social media @NurseRosaSpeaks   Get or Gift a copy of "Speak Up, Start Now" the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026: ⁠https://nurserosaspeaks.shop/ ⁠ Subscribe for conversations on nursing leadership, healthcare innovation, stroke care, advocacy, and the future of our profession. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, check out Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro and The Lou Review.

The nursing shortage isn’t coming. It’s here. And the real problem might surprise you. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I sit down with Rosemarie Aznavorian, DNP, RN, CENP, CCWP, CCRN, Executive Vice President of Client Services and Chief Clinical Officer at MedPro Healthcare Staffing, to break down the real drivers behind the national nursing workforce crisis - and what it will take to fix it. This is not a surface-level conversation about staffing. We talk about: Why over 90,000 qualified nursing school applicants were turned away The nursing faculty shortage and education bottleneck ICU, pediatric, and transplant leadership experience shaping workforce strategy Innovative staffing models (flex shifts, float pools, enterprise staffing offices) Nurse residency programs and retention strategies International nurse staffing and global workforce solutions What she would do with $1 billion to rebuild the nursing pipeline. With 44 years of RN experience — from ICU nurse at 19 to enterprise executive — Rosemarie brings a 360-degree systems view of healthcare staffing, patient logistics, and sustainable workforce design. If you're a nurse, healthcare leader, hospital executive, educator, or policymaker, this episode will challenge how you think about the future of nursing and healthcare delivery. The shortage isn’t just about numbers. It’s about infrastructure. It’s about education. It’s about retention. And it’s about leadership. 🔗 Learn more about MedPro Healthcare Staffing: https://www.medproforus.com https://medprointernational.com Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of "Speak Up, Start Now" the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026: https://nurserosaspeaks.shop/ Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on your favorite social media platform Subscribe for conversations on nursing leadership, healthcare innovation, stroke care, advocacy, and the future of our profession. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, check out Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro and The Lou Review.

Nurses use pharmacology, operate complex medical technology, and apply statistical modeling daily - yet they're locked out of $1.2 billion in federal STEM funding. Rebecca Love is fighting to change that. WHAT'S AT STAKE: A national coalition of 100+ nursing organizations just petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to recognize nursing as a STEM profession. This change could unlock: WHY THIS MATTERS BEYOND NURSING: If you're building health tech, investing in healthcare, or care about AI in medicine, this affects you. Nurses are the frontline innovators using your technology, but they're systematically excluded from the funding and recognition that drives STEM careers forward. THE GENDER BIAS NOBODY'S TALKING ABOUT: Rebecca doesn't sugarcoat it: nursing is 90% female, and she believes that's exactly why it's been overlooked. While male-dominated fields get priority STEM status, nurses who use pharmacology, operate advanced medical devices, and conduct statistical research are told they're not "technical enough." INSIDE THIS CONVERSATION: 🔬 The DHS Petition Explained 💰 The $1.2 Billion Lockout 🤖 AI & Health Tech's Nursing Problem 📊 Business Skills Nurses Need NOW 🏥 Healthcare System Transformation ⚖️ The Gender Equity Angle GUEST BIO: Rebecca Love, RN,MSN,FIEL, is co-chair of the Nursing is STEM Coalition (with Marion Leary from UPenn), First Nurse Featured on Ted.com, on Forbes Business Council, President Emeritus of SONSIEL, Chief Clinical Officer at Quadrivia AI, visiting professor at Florida State University, and founder of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement. She's a former bedside nurse turned healthcare entrepreneur on a mission to get nurses the recognition, funding, and business skills they deserve. TAKE ACTION: 🔔 Subscribe for more healthcare innovation insights 👍 Like if you think nursing deserves STEM recognition 💬 Comment: Should nursing be classified as STEM? Why or why not? 📲 Share with anyone in healthcare, health tech, or policy   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the coalition: Nursing is STEM RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE: https://youtu.be/v83JzzsAWaA?si=5Bej_eIuRes09J-4 Connect with and follow Rebecca Love on LinkedIn. Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks

Transparent messaging is becoming essential in healthcare, not optional. In this episode, Saul W. Marquez, CEO and Founder of Outcomes Rocket, joins Nurse Rosa’s INsights to break down why even the most impactful healthcare innovations fail without the right message reaching the right decision-makers. Drawing on more than 20 years in healthcare sales and marketing, Saul explains how Account-Based Marketing (ABM) delivers measurable results in a complex industry with long sales cycles and high stakes. Rosa and Saul explore key insights from the State of Account-Based Marketing 2025 report, including the role of AI in streamlining marketing workflows, where automation falls short, and why human connection and trust still matter deeply in healthcare. The conversation also highlights how transparency across patients, clinicians, and healthcare organizations can reduce waste, improve understanding, and drive better outcomes. Tune in to learn how targeted marketing, strategic storytelling, and thoughtful use of AI can help healthcare leaders, clinicians, and innovators create sustainable growth - without losing the human side of healthcare. Resources: Read the State of Account-Based Marketing 2025: Insights, ROI, and the Rise of AI report at OutcomesRocket.com Connect with and follow Saul W. Marquezon LinkedIn Follow Outcomes Rocket and explore their insights at OutcomesRocket.com. Connect with Rosa Hart on LinkedIN Get or Gift a copy of “Speak Up, Start Now” the Nurse’s Week Gift of the Year for 2026 Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks

Too many meds. Too little guidance. Too much risk.A nurse and a pharmacist break down medication safety for kids and families. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I’m joined by Jena Quinn and Lyle Mioduszewski, co-founders of Perfecting Peds, for a powerful conversation on pediatric polypharmacy and medication safety. Dr. Quinn is an expert pediatric pharmacist with more than 14 years of experience in safe medication management and direct patient care. She developed the vision for Perfecting Peds from her deep clinical background, her love for children, and her commitment to optimizing medication profiles for medically complex pediatric patients. She has led and managed clinical consulting programs across diverse care settings and is also a Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist. Lyle Mioduszewski brings a blend of clinical nursing as well as healthcare industry experience inform him in leading Perfecting Peds as company president. Together, Jena and Lyle share how a pharmacist-led, team-based approach to pediatric medication management has led to a 44% reduction in hospitalizations, proving that addressing polypharmacy isn’t just good practice - it’s lifesaving work. We explore why pediatric medication management is fundamentally different from adult care, the risks of weight-based dosing errors, gaps in caregiver guidance around over-the-counter medications, and how unified patient records can dramatically improve outcomes. This episode also highlights the evolving role of pharmacists as providers and what’s possible when clinical expertise and business strategy come together with purpose. Why You Should Listen If you care about pediatric safety, medication errors, or smarter, more collaborative healthcare models, this conversation will change how you think about medications in kids. Learn more at PerfectingPeds.com Connect with Jena Quinn on LinkedIN Connect with Lyle Mioduszewski on LinkedIN ---- This podcast is designed for: ✔️ Nurses at every career stage ✔️ Healthcare professionals & executives ✔️ Innovators, founders & system leaders ✔️ Anyone interested in improving healthcare in meaningful, human-centered ways 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY EPISODES New episodes explore: Nursing leadership • Brain health • Stroke recovery • Health innovation • AI in healthcare • Advocacy • Media literacy • Professional voice 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss future conversations. 🧠 ABOUT NURSE ROSA’S INSIGHTS Nurse Rosa’s INsights is a nurse-led podcast amplifying credible, compassionate voices in healthcare. Each episode bridges clinical expertise with real-world impact, helping listeners think differently, communicate clearly, and advocate boldly. Hosted by Rosa Hart, RN, nurse media consultant, podcast host, and healthcare advocate. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ROSA 🌐 Website: www.nurserosaspeaks.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & all major platforms Find her book, "Speak Up, Start Now" on Amazon Kindle & Audible

Virtual Nursing, Nurse Leadership, and the Future of Care In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart talks with Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, about the real future of virtual nursing and what it takes to scale it responsibly. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning bedside care, executive leadership, and national nursing roles, Lisbeth brings a nurse-first lens to healthcare innovation. She shares how clinically led technology can support nurses, reduce burnout, and improve patient care-without losing what matters most. The conversation also explores AvaSure’s acquisition of Nurse Disrupted, a nurse-founded platform expanding virtual nursing across hospital and home-based care settings, in collaboration with Tufts Medical Center. In This Episode: Why virtual nursing is here to stay How nurse-led innovation improves adoption and outcomes What scalable virtual nursing looks like in real hospitals Why nursing leadership belongs at the decision-making table Learn more at AvaSure.com Connect with Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN, FAONL, CAVRN on LinkedIN Connect with Rosa Hart 🌐 NurseRosaSpeaks.com

Telehealth is no longer optional, especially in mental health care. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart talks with Andy Flanagan, CEO of Iris Telehealth, about how telepsychiatry is expanding access to mental health care in underserved and rural communities. They explore the critical role of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the growing demand for behavioral health services within Medicaid populations, and why continuity of care remains one of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Andy also shares insight into government efforts to improve access, the need for better medical record integration for first responders, and why telehealth must be treated as standard care—not a backup plan. This episode is a must-listen for nurses, clinicians, and healthcare leaders navigating the evolving mental health landscape. Learn more at: https://iristelehealth.com/ Connect with Andy on LinkedIN Follow Rosa on social media for more insights, advocacy conversations, and brain-health education:Instagram/TikTok/X:  @NurseRosaSpeaksFollow "Nurse Rosa’s Insights" on your favorite podcast platform.Connect with Rosa on LinkedIN

What if the most important healthcare work is happening where no one is looking? In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s Insights, I’m joined by Helen Dao, DrPH, MHA, President and CEO of Dao Consulting Services, Inc., to pull back the curtain on Federally Qualified Health Centers and the critical role they play in caring for underserved communities. With more than 20 years of experience, Helen brings real-world insight from helping organizations achieve PCMH recognition, succeed in HRSA site visits, and secure FTCA approvals. She’s also the author of Mastering Healthcare Consulting. We talk about why FQHCs are the backbone of community health, how strong care coordination improves outcomes for patients living with chronic conditions, and why clinical expertise matters at the consulting table. Helen also shares how smart use of funding can strengthen training for non clinical staff and support the long-term sustainability of the healthcare workforce. This conversation also explores leadership. Helen explains why leading with humility builds trust, stronger teams, and resilience, and how simpler, role focused training, paired with thoughtful use of AI, can help healthcare teams thrive in a system under constant pressure. Key Takeaways: Why FQHCs are essential to community health How care coordination improves patient outcomes What makes healthcare consulting effective How better training supports staff and reduces burnout Why humility is a leadership superpower Connect with Helen Dao www.daoconsultingservices.com or on LinkedIn   Connect with host Rosa Hart Follow @NurseRosaSpeaks on socials Get her new book, Speak Up, Start Now available on Audible and Kindle

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Dr. AJ Blood joins the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiology clinical trials and reshaping the future of patient centered research. Dr. Blood explains how AI driven tools, including his work with AI With Care, are addressing one of the most persistent challenges in clinical research by improving how eligible patients are identified for clinical trials. Traditional recruitment methods are often slow, resource intensive, and prone to false positives, while artificial intelligence can streamline patient matching, improve enrollment efficiency, and accelerate innovation in cardiovascular care. Learn more at AIwithCare.com Dr. Blood shares his professional journey from bench research to clinical trials, offering insight into how clinical experience, data science, and healthcare innovation intersect. He discusses why cardiology has become a leader in AI integration within healthcare and how intentional use of artificial intelligence can reduce inefficiencies while improving data quality and trial outcomes. A central theme of the episode is equitable access to clinical trials, with a focus on how AI can support more inclusive recruitment and help close gaps that have historically limited participation from underrepresented populations. The conversation also examines the business and strategy behind healthcare innovation. Dr. Blood reflects on the transition from academic research to scalable business models, the role of strategic funding in sustaining innovation, and how large scale investment could significantly improve cardiovascular disease prevention, obesity management, and population health. The episode concludes with a discussion on how measuring meaningful health metrics through AI enabled systems can support better clinical decision making and lead to improved long term patient outcomes. Connect with Dr. AJ Blood on LinkedIN Follow Rosa on social media for more insights, advocacy conversations, and brain-health education:Instagram/TikTok/X:  @NurseRosaSpeaksFollow "Nurse Rosa’s Insights" on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Rosa on LinkedIN

In this episode, Rosa Hart sits down with Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner and President of the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Justin is a nationally known voice for modern nursing advocacy, health policy engagement, and combating misinformation in healthcare. Together, they dive into: How misinformation spreads and why nurses are uniquely positioned to counter it The difference between political involvement and partisan loyalty—and why nurses must understand the distinction Why nurses belong in elected and appointed positions where decisions are truly made How to elevate nursing identity beyond a task-based role to a profession of influence, expertise, and leadership Justin’s vision for investing in the profession: 50% toward political and public-policy training for nurses and healthcare workers 50% toward professional development programs in schools of nursing to build identity, voice, and confidence early Whether you're a bedside nurse, advanced practice provider, nursing student, faculty member, or healthcare advocate, this episode empowers you to see how your voice can shape policy, public trust, and the future of healthcare. Instagram: @gill.justin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justingill90 BlueSky: @justin-gill.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingill Follow Rosa on social media for more insights, advocacy conversations, and brain-health education:Instagram/TikTok/X: @NurseRosaSpeaksFollow "Nurse Rosa’s Insights" on your favorite podcast platform.

What if the words you say to a patient in crisis are as critical as the medications you give them? Dr. Bram Duffee, a 25-year paramedic working 72-hour weeks on Houston ambulances AND a PhD researcher, reveals why patients in medical emergencies enter a hypnotic state that makes them hyper-vulnerable to every word you say. Bram started saving lives at 14 and became one of the youngest paramedics in the country at 19. Now he splits his time between critical care ambulance work, teaching 170 communication students at Kennesaw State University, and leading research at the First Responder Behavioral Health Institute. His latest book, Hypnotic Communication in Emergency Medical Settings, hit #1 in Amazon's Emergency Medicine category for a reason. In this episode: Why patients become highly suggestible during medical emergencies The nocebo effect: how your words can accidentally worsen outcomes Rapid rapport-building techniques for high-stress situations The paramedic PTSD crisis nobody talks about (Bram shares his own story) Why EMS research is critically underfunded—and what we can do about it Therapeutic communication strategies that improve patient outcomes This isn't soft skills—it's clinical intervention backed by 25 years in the field and peer-reviewed research. 🎧 Essential listening for: Paramedics, EMTs, ER nurses, critical care staff, and first responders CONNECT WITH BRAM: First Responder Behavioral Health Institute: frbhi.com Faculty page: facultyweb.kennesaw.edu/bduffee CONNECT WITH ROSA: NurseRosaSpeaks.com

Women are experiencing twice the side effects—and no one ever told them why. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, I talk with Jessica Federer, one of the most important leaders in women’s health innovation and digital transformation. Jessica is the Managing Partner of The Women’s Health Fund, an investor, a board member for public and private companies around the world, and a globally recognized expert in health technologies. She previously served as the first woman Chief Digital Officer in global pharma at Bayer A.G., led digital health expansions during the pandemic, advised McKinsey, contributed to Fortune Global 100 strategy, and helped scale disruptive health startups. She has been named a Rock Health “Icon,” a Health Equity Champion, and one of the top 100 Chief Digital Officers. Together, we break down one of medicine’s biggest blind spots: the long-standing belief that treating men and women the same was “equal.” In reality, that approach left women overlooked, misdiagnosed, and disproportionately harmed. From medication side effects to disease presentation to the silent X chromosome that’s almost entirely ignored in medical training. Jessica reveals why sex-based differences are not a niche topic but a foundational requirement for understanding every health condition. This conversation calls for a new paradigm in research, clinical care, and medical education. Women’s health outcomes have been shaped by decades of male-default research. Changing that means embracing accurate, evidence-based, sex-informed medicine and finally giving women the healthcare they deserve. Find Jessica Federer on LinkedIN Connect with Nurse Rosa on social media @NurseRosaSpeaks Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it. Know someone with a great answer to the Billion Dollar Question? Reach out and Rosa may feature them in a future episode!

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa sits down with high school innovator Maxwell Tran, who is transforming his personal experience with stuttering into meaningful healthcare technology. Maxwell shares how competitive public speaking helped him gain confidence and ultimately inspired his creation of AI-powered augmented-reality glasses designed to support people who stutter. He explains how the idea emerged during a medical innovation program, CHOC Mi4, at Childrens Hospital of Orange County (now Rady Children's). Max describes how the glasses work by predicting words and offering phonetic cues, and why he’s partnering with the National Stuttering Association to refine his design. Rosa and Maxwell also explore the broader applications of his technology for stroke survivors with aphasia and individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases, showcasing the impact of youth-led innovation on the future of patient care. Find Maxwell on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-tran-bls-cpr-and-emr-8793092b8/ Connect with Nurse Rosa on social media @NurseRosaSpeaks Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it. Know someone with a great answer to the Billion Dollar Question? Reach out and Rosa may feature them in a future episode.

In this episode, I sit down with Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP-C, RN, CEO of Affinity Expert, clinician and author. She is a purpose-driven nurse leader, and joins us to talk about leading with integrity in a high-stress healthcare system. With more than 25 years of clinical and executive experience, Irina shares why her motto “Purpose before Profit” guides every chapter of her work. She also opens up about her upcoming book on the Sandwich Generation and the emotional, spiritual, and practical tools needed to care for others while caring for yourself. A conversation about resilience, prevention, and what it looks like to build a healthier future from the inside out. Find Dr. Irina Koyfman on LinkedIn and learn more about her work at: www.affinityexpert.com Connect with Nurse Rosa on social media @NurseRosaSpeaksEmail: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it.Know someone with a great answer to the Billion Dollar Question? Reach out and Rosa may feature them in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

What if recovering from an injury felt empowering instead of overwhelming? This episode of Nurse Rosa’s Insights dives into the future of adaptive fitness with Dr. Samantha Reeder, an emergency medicine physician, Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of Bounce Back Smart. Recorded live at the HLTH conference in Las Vegas, Sam shares how her experiences in the ER, the military, and her own injuries led her to build an AI-powered fitness app designed to help people regain strength and confidence safely. In This Episode, We Cover: Samantha’s path from emergency medicine and military service to entrepreneurship How her personal injury experiences inspired Bounce Back Smart What makes the app unique: adaptive workouts that adjust to individual needs, limitations, and preferences including pregnancy, postpartum, and chronic aches How AI creates safer, personalized fitness recommendations Samantha’s entry into tech and the tools that helped her build the app including vibe coding Practical advice for clinicians and non-tech founders exploring app development or AI How to find partners who understand HIPAA compliance and medically responsible design Highlights from the HLTH conference including the energy of the nurse hackathon The Billion Dollar Question. Samantha would invest in expanding access to individualized care so people receive the right help at the right time The potential of telemedicine and digital tools to close healthcare gaps Encouragement for innovators to use AI, start where they are, and connect within the healthcare tech ecosystem Learn more at https://bouncebacksmart.com/ Connect with Dr. Samantha Reeder on LinkedIN:   / samanthareeder1990   Connect with Nurse Rosa on social media: @nurserosaspeaks Email: [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it. Know someone with a great answer to the Billion Dollar Question? Reach out and Rosa may feature them in a future episode. Thank you for listening!

Out of unimaginable loss came a mission to bring hope, healing, and joy to families who need it most. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart speaks with Taylor Beery, Chief Innovation & Administrative Officer and co-founder of Imagine Pediatrics, a mission-driven medical group transforming care for children with medical complexity and special healthcare needs. Taylor shares his deeply personal journey that led to the founding of Imagine Pediatrics, including the story of his son, Walker, who lived with medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain cancer, for two years before passing away. Together with Walker, Taylor helped launch Kids Join the Fight in 2021—a nonprofit dedicated to curing pediatric brain cancer and supporting children and families battling the disease. Today, Taylor channels that same passion into Imagine Pediatrics, ensuring that every child receives the timely, high-quality, and compassionate care they deserve. As Chief Innovation & Administrative Officer, he oversees the daily delivery of Imagine Pediatrics’ integrated model, which combines medical, behavioral, and social support to serve nearly 40,000 children across multiple states. The organization partners with health plans to provide these services at no cost to families, offering 24/7 virtual access to personalized care that helps kids spend more time at home and less time in the hospital. Before founding Imagine Pediatrics, Taylor held executive roles across multiple industries and served as Policy Director for the White House office established to help rebuild the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics, he now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and family. In this inspiring conversation, Taylor and Rosa explore the mission and heart behind Imagine Pediatrics, the importance of elevating caregiver voices in healthcare, and how innovation can create joy and dignity for families facing life’s greatest challenges. Imagine Pediatrics delivers integrated medical, behavioral, and social care to children with special healthcare needs. Services are provided at no cost through partnerships with health plans, serving nearly 40,000 children across multiple states. The organization operates a 24/7 virtual care model designed to keep kids home and out of hospitals. Taylor Beery’s personal experience as a parent of a child with medical complexity inspired his lifelong commitment to improving pediatric care. Kids Join the Fight, co-founded with his son Walker, continues to support families and advance pediatric brain cancer research. Caregiver representation remains a critical need in healthcare discussions. The legacy of Walker Beery lives on through Imagine Pediatrics’ mission to bring compassion, innovation, and hope to families nationwide. Connect with Taylor Beery on LinkedIN Follow Nurse Rosa’s INsights for more conversations that amplify hope and highlight innovation in healthcare. Connect with Rosa @NurseRosaSpeaksVisit NurseRosaSpeaks.com for resources and upcoming episodes. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to "Stronger After Stroke", "Aging Like A Pro" and "The Lou Review".

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart speaks with Dr. Selin Kurnaz, CEO and co-founder of MassiveBio, and Craig Lipset, a globally recognized expert in decentralized clinical trials. Together, they discuss how artificial intelligence and technology are transforming patient access to clinical research and reshaping the future of healthcare innovation. Their conversation explores how decentralized trials expand access for patients within their own communities as well as globally, the importance of patient engagement in successful research, and the critical role of trust and communication between patients and healthcare providers. They also address the barriers that keep patients unaware of available trials, the challenges of navigating the patient journey, and the need for new funding models to advance rare disease research. Key takeaways include that AI and technology can dramatically reduce the time required to match patients with the right trials, while patient engagement and trust remain essential for participation. Decentralized trials open opportunities for more diverse populations, and simplifying the patient journey helps make research more accessible. Transparent data sharing empowers patients and improves outcomes, and innovative funding strategies are vital to support research for rare diseases. Ultimately, healthcare systems must evolve to better support participation in clinical trials, and collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and patients is the key to driving meaningful progress. Connect with Craig Lipset on LinkedIN Learn more about the Buffalo Initiative Connect with Dr. Selin Kurnaz on LinkedIN Visit MassiveBio.com Follow Nurse Rosa’s INsights and leave a review for more conversations at the intersection of nursing, innovation, and patient empowerment. Visit NurseRosaSpeaks.com for resources and upcoming episodes. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to "Stronger After Stroke", "Aging Like A Pro" and "The Lou Review".

Most people don’t realize kids can have strokes too—and the warning signs often go unnoticed. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s Insights, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Pabst, a pediatric stroke neurologist, to explore the hidden realities of pediatric stroke and the breakthroughs bringing hope to families. Dr. Pabst shares her journey into pediatric neurology, the challenges of recognizing stroke symptoms in children, and how telestroke programs are transforming access to care in underserved areas. We dig into the unique causes of pediatric strokes—why they differ from adults, how seizures can mask the diagnosis, and the role lifestyle and even “stroke weather” can play. She also shines a light on the collaborative spirit of the pediatric stroke community, the importance of raising awareness, and the critical need for long-term rehabilitation and follow-up for children recovering from stroke. If you want to understand how innovation, teamwork, and education are reshaping pediatric stroke care, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Key Takeaways: Pediatric stroke is rare but requires highly specialized care. Telestroke programs are a game-changer for access, especially in rural or underserved areas. Stroke causes in children differ from adults, demanding unique treatment approaches. Awareness and education are vital for timely diagnosis and intervention. Seizures are a common first symptom of stroke in children, often leading to misdiagnosis. The pediatric stroke community is deeply collaborative and outcome-focused. Lifestyle factors like diet and activity can influence pediatric stroke risk. Resource-sharing and expert connections are key to better outcomes. “Stroke weather,” linked to viral infections, can impact stroke incidence in kids. Long-term follow-up and rehabilitation are essential for recovery. Connect with Dr. Lisa Pabst by email at: [email protected] Enjoyed this episode? Follow Nurse Rosa’s INsights, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share it with someone passionate about healthcare transformation and nursing leadership. Follow Rosa on social media: @NurseRosaSpeaks

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart sits down with Phyllis Farrell, a global leader in brain health and Alzheimer’s advocacy. With more than 25 years in healthcare—including two decades at Eli Lilly and Company, where she served as Global Head of External Engagement for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegeneration—Phyllis has shaped the development of late-stage Alzheimer’s treatments and now advises global initiatives through PBFerrell LLC, StartUp Health’s Alzheimer’s Moonshot, and the USC Schaeffer Institute, among others. Rosa and Phyllis dive into the powerful connections between stroke prevention and Alzheimer’s care, why routine cognitive assessments should start at age 50, and how lifestyle changes can prevent up to 40% of dementia cases. Phyllis highlights the urgent need to expand clinical trial access, especially for women who are disproportionately impacted as both patients and caregivers. She also emphasizes the vital role of caregivers, the importance of public health campaigns to reduce stigma, and how advocacy and storytelling can empower individuals and communities. Blending personal insight from her own family’s experience with professional expertise, Phyllis makes a compelling case for why brain health should be a public health priority—and what each of us can do to protect it. Connect with Phyllis Ferrell on LinkedIn Connect with Nurse Rosa Hart For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, see "Stronger After Stroke", "The Lou Review" and "Aging Like A Pro".

Nurse Rosa Hart sits down with Lynn Carroll, COO and Head of Strategy at HSBlox, to unpack the future of value-based care and its impact on patients, providers, and healthcare systems. From misconceptions about value-based payment models to the role of nurses in care coordination, this episode explores how innovation is reshaping healthcare delivery. Lynn also shares his personal journey with a kidney transplant, giving a firsthand perspective on navigating the healthcare system. Together, we discuss why patient data sovereignty matters, how bundled payments can drive accountability, and where the next big opportunities lie in healthcare innovation. If you want to understand the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care and how it affects patients, nurses, and providers, this conversation is for you. ✨ Key Takeaways Misconceptions about value-based care contracts and payment models. Lynn’s personal story: living with end-stage renal disease and receiving a kidney transplant. How nurses and care coordinators lead the success of value-based healthcare. The future of patient data sovereignty and data ownership. New tools: prospective bundled payment administration platform by HS Blox. Lynn Carroll has served as COO and Head of Strategy at HSBlox for nearly eight years. A high-energy business professional, Lynn launched a successful healthcare payments platform business during the infancy of HIPAA compliance and helped lead its growth through the ACA and beyond. An expert in value-based contracts, bundled payments, P4P and global reimbursement, alternative payment models, episodes of care, and contract administration, Lynn has deep expertise in the healthcare insurance and integrated payments ecosystems. Among his successful launches are enterprise solutions for premium invoicing and collection, digital payments, patient financial engagement, prospective bundled payments, and value-based contract administration. His work is dedicated to expanding the collaborative footprint of payers and providers within value-based programs and transparency frameworks. At HSBlox, Lynn is advancing patient data sovereignty and trusted data exchange frameworks to ensure permissioned, accurate, real-time data flow — delivering on the promise of improved patient and provider experience, better outcomes, and reduced cost trends. Connect with Lynn on LinkedIn or visit the HSBlox website. Enjoyed this episode? Follow Nurse Rosa’s INsights, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review, and share it with someone passionate about healthcare transformation and nursing leadership. Follow Rosa on social media: @NurseRosaSpeaks Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert insights on healthcare innovation, patient care, and value-based medicine. More Podcasts by Rosa Hart Stronger After Stroke Aging Like A Pro The Lou Review #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareInnovation #NursingLeadership #PatientData #NurseRosaInsights

What if nurses weren’t seen as a hospital expense—but as a revenue generator? In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, meet Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, a nationally recognized nurse leader, advocate, and co-host of the award-winning "Beyond the Mask" podcast. With over 40 years in nursing and decades of advocacy at both state and national levels, Sharon brings her deep expertise in policy, leadership, and health care systems to a critical conversation about reimagining the role of nurses in hospital economics. We explore how transitioning nurses from the “cost side” to the “revenue side” can fundamentally shift how nursing is valued, opening doors for sustainable healthcare models and greater recognition of nursing’s impact. Sharon shares her inspiring journey—from bedside nurse to CRNA, past AANA president, lobbyist, Yale DNP graduate, podcast host, and global speaker. You’ll also hear her personal story of advocacy for diabetes care and her leadership in groundbreaking legislation protecting children with diabetes at school. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How nurses can move from being seen as expenses to recognized revenue drivers in healthcare Sharon’s insights from her leadership roles in the AANA, NOA, and national advocacy work The creation of Yale’s first-ever Candidate School for Nurses and why it matters for future nurse leaders Lessons from Sharon’s run for the North Carolina State House of Representatives and the power of political engagement for nurses The connection between Sharon’s personal journey with diabetes advocacy and legislative wins like SB 911 How nurse-led innovation and advocacy can transform healthcare’s future About Today’s Guest: Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, has been a nurse for over 41 years, with a career spanning bedside care, anesthesia practice, legislative advocacy, and national leadership. She is the past president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), co-chair of the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement, and co-host of Beyond the Mask, one of the top 50 medical podcasts in the country. Inducted into the FAAN in 2022, Sharon is a sought-after speaker on advocacy, healthcare policy, and nursing leadership. Resources & Links: Connect with Sharon Pearce Listen to Beyond the Mask Learn more about the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement Connect with host Rosa Hart: @NurseRosaSpeaks For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, see Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like a Pro and The Lou Review.

What if the technology behind electronic health records could save lives, reduce health disparities, and reshape the future of caregiving? In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart sits down with Leigh C. Burchell, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Altera Digital Health and Chair of the Electronic Health Records Association. Leigh shares how her upbringing and career shaped her passion for healthcare advocacy and policy. She reflects on the intersection of technology and patient care, describing how data-driven innovations in electronic health records (EHRs) can be life-altering for patients and providers alike: “I know from so many different experiences that the technology we develop directly affects the lives of patients. The availability of data today changes diagnostic and treatment decisions and the patients' ability to actively partner in their own care — it isn’t hyperbolic to say that it’s changing lives.” – Leigh C. Burchell The discussion explores how regulations can both guide and hinder innovation in health tech, why bridging policy and technology is vital, and how health equity must begin with access to basic resources like nutrition. Leigh also opens up about her personal connection to dementia and shares her vision for better infrastructure, research, and caregiver support in the years ahead: “There are a lot of places $1 billion could be effectively spent to improve U.S. healthcare, unfortunately, but I’d probably focus on two areas: food insecurity and dementia research.” – Leigh C. Burchell This thoughtful, forward-looking conversation highlights why what we do in healthcare truly matters and how innovative solutions can transform outcomes for patients and caregivers alike. Learn more about Leigh's work: alterahealth.com Connect with Leigh on LinkedIN Connect with Rosa Hart @NurseRosaSpeaks For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, see Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like a Pro and The Lou Review.

Join Rosa Hart and Dr. Anthony Chang as they explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Together, they unpack how AI is reshaping medicine—reducing clinician burnout, improving patient outcomes, and rehumanizing care by giving providers more time at the bedside. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What AI really means in the healthcare context Why now is the best time to engage with AI in medicine How AI can reduce the administrative burden on clinicians—especially nurses Why AI is not replacing clinicians but enhancing their work Misconceptions about AI and how perspectives are shifting The role of AI in creating more personalized and precise patient care Why clinician involvement, education, and lifelong learning are vital in shaping AI’s future 💡 AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing the human touch—it’s about strengthening it. Join us LIVE at AIMed25 Learn more about certification with ABAIM Connect with Nurse Rosa Hart @NurseRosaSpeaks Connect with Dr. Anthony Chang on LinkedIN Anthony Chang, MD, MBA, MPH, MS is a pediatric cardiologist and Medical Director of the Heart Failure Program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a part of Rady Children’s Health. Dr. Chang serves as Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer of CHOC Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation and Innovation Institute (Mi4). The Institute is the hub of medical intelligence and innovation at CHOC and serves as a national and international leader. Mi4 was the first institute of its kind in a children’s hospital. Dr. Chang completed his Master of Science (MS) in Data Science with a sub-specialization in artificial intelligence from Stanford School of Medicine and has completed a certification on artificial intelligence from MIT. Dr. Chang has a master’s in business administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration from the University of Miami School of Business and a master’s in public health (MPH) in Health Care Policy from the Jonathan Fielding School of Public Health of the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Chang is the founder of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS) and the founder of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society (APPCS). He started a pediatric innovation leadership group whose bi-annual symposium Pediatrics2040: Emerging Trends and Future Innovations has become a catalyst for the International Society for Pediatric Innovation (iSPI). Each summer, the Mi4 Summer Internship Program, founded by Dr. Chang, mentors close to 75 young future clinicians. Dr. Chang’s book, Intelligence-Based Medicine is the first of its kind textbook on AI in medicine and is used at colleges and universities around the globe. He is the founder and organizing chair of several Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AI Med) that hosts meetings in the U.S. and abroad (Europe and Asia) focusing on artificial intelligence in healthcare and medicine (www.ai-med.io). He is also the founder the Medical Intelligence Society (MIS), the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ABAIM), and the Alliance of Centers in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ACAIM) and the Pediatric Centers of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (PCAIM), now with nearly 100 participating centers from around the globe. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations on the future of healthcare! For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro and The Lou Review.