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21st-Century Nursing is a podcast focused on the forces shaping the evolution of nursing, as well as the careers of those who choose this most trusted and noble of professions. This podcast offers inspiration and practical takeaways for both seasoned nurses and nursing students, as well as interviews with the change-makers, trailblazers, and innovators who are propelling the profession into the future. 21st-Century Nursing is a podcast for the nursing profession of today and tomorrow.
On episode 2 of the 21st Century Nursing podcast from Aspen University, Keith is joined by Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC, Director of Ambulatory Nursing at Stanford Health Care.
In the course of their conversation, Keith and Ms. Platon discuss what it means to be a Millennial nurse leader and taking the reins of power. In an industry where it’s often common to say, “but that’s the way we’ve always done it”, instigating change isn’t a simple undertaking. However, innovation, technology, nurse wellness, and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are key to transforming both the nursing profession and healthcare in the bigger picture.
Join Keith and Charlene for an inspiring conversation about how the emerging generation of nurse leaders can serve as champions of change.
About Charlene Platon:
Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC is Director of Ambulatory Nursing at Stanford Health Care (SHC), where she collaborates with operational and clinical partners to advance, develop, refine, and innovate ambulatory nursing clinical delivery operations throughout the enterprise.
Previously, Charlene was a Manager of Advanced Practice in the Center for Advanced Practice at SHC, with a primary role of leading process and quality improvement initiatives to optimize practice for advanced practice providers (APPs). Charlene pioneered and facilitated SHC’s first APP Administrative Fellowship program to mentor and position expert clinicians as future healthcare leaders. In addition, Charlene’s passion for technology led her to spearhead the creation of electronic medical record workflows to accurately measure APP contributions.
Passionate about healthcare innovation, Charlene is a founding member of the Technology, Research, and Innovation Steering Committee at SHC, representing innovation in ambulatory nursing. Charlene is also one of 12 inaugural Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellows. As a Fellow, Charlene aims to bring nurse-led innovation to the forefront of healthcare and is developing a digital solution to promote the well-being of nurses, clinicians, and organizations across the healthcare industry.
Charlene graduated from the University of California, Irvine, where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing degrees. She is a licensed registered nurse and board-certified family nurse practitioner.
Charlene’s overarching goal as a healthcare leader and nurse innovator is to transform healthcare delivery and operations at the intersection of compassion, innovation, and technology, ultimately improving the healthcare experience for patients and professionals. She is passionate about utilizing creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration to address organizational and industry-wide challenges.
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Nurse Keith is a holistic career coach for nurses, professional podcaster, published author, award-winning blogger, inspiring keynote speaker, and successful nurse entrepreneur.
You can find him at NurseKeith.com.
On episode 1 of the 21st Century Nursing podcast from Aspen University, Keith is joined by Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, a nurse futurist, innovator, thought leader, globally recognized speaker, consultant, and bestselling author.
In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Clipper discuss the emerging technologies gearing up to have a profound impact on the healthcare industry, education, and career opportunities for nurses. From virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) to coding, app development, and natural language processing, nurses have a place in this brave new world, and can leverage their interest in technology in seeking cutting-edge positions in places where the expertise and knowledge of nurses are sorely needed.
Dr. Clipper also advises listeners that once you’re a nurse, you’re always a nurse, and this is your superpower no matter what you decide to do with your career, even outside of the realm of direct patient care.
About Dr. Bonnie Clipper:
Dr. Clipper is a nurse futurist, expert in virtual nursing, nationally recognized thought leader in building cultures of innovation, and global speaker. She is a former chief nurse executive with 20+ years of expertise in improving employee engagement and the patient experience through innovation. She was the first VP of Innovation at the ANA where she built the innovation framework to bring over 4M nurses into the innovation space through education, HIMSS Nurse Pitch™ events, and strategic partnerships such as the ANA + BD Innovation Awards and the ANA + J&J nursing innovation podcast. She has researched and published on innovation in nursing as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow and co-authored The Innovation Roadmap; A Guide for Nurse Leaders.
She shares her insights regularly on technologies impacting nursing such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics through blogs and publications. Dr. Clipper is a strategic advisor for several health-tech companies where she shares the voice of the nurse in the design, development, and workflows. Her unique understanding of operations, strategy, workforce, and technology make her the perfect bridge-builder to create new workflows and processes to ensure that technology improves care and experiences for everyone. Dr. Clipper partners with hospitals and health systems to create the future of healthcare.
Connect with Dr. Clipper:
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Are you ready to broaden your definition of nursing in the new millennium and learn strategies and skills to empower your career? In November of 2022, tune into Aspen University’s 21st-Century Nursing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere podcasts can be found, and see what the future of nursing is really all about.