The New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN) – the nursing workforce center for NJ – presents the Nursing Insights podcast. Hosted by Stephanie Olaso, a New Jersey registered nurse, the program features conversations with nurses from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds, each discussing the nature of their profession.
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25 | From Student to Provider: Supporting APPs Through the Transition to Practice
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40:21The transition from student to advanced practice provider (APP) can be exciting, but also overwhelming. In this episode, host Stephanie speaks with two trailblazers who are shaping the future of nurse practitioner and physician associate onboarding: Dr. Dodi Iannaco of Virtua Health and Cedar Wang of Holy Name Medical Center. Together, they explore…
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24 | The Nursing Workforce Crisis – Data, Challenges, and Solutions for the Future
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19:49The nursing profession is facing a critical shortage, and today’s episode of Nursing Insights dives deep into the latest New Jersey Nursing Data and Analysis Report for 2025. Dr. Edna Cadmus, Executive Director of the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing (NJCCN), and Dr. Daria Waszak, Assistant Director, join us to discuss the state of the n…
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23 | Addressing Workplace Violence in Nursing with Kathleen McCarthy
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44:02In this episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso speaks with Kathleen McCarthy, a seasoned psychiatric mental health nurse and educator, about the pressing issue of workplace violence in healthcare. With over 50 years of experience in nursing, Kathleen sheds light on the growing concerns of aggression and violence that nurses f…
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22 | Exposing the Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Nurses with Dr. Carol Ash, Part 2
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30:17In this episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso continues her discussion with Dr. Carol Ash about the critical issue of sleep deprivation among nurses, particularly those working night shifts. Dr. Ash sheds light on the historical and cultural factors that contribute to a healthcare environment where fatigue and drowsy driving…
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21 | Drowsy Nurses: The Hidden Risks of Night Shifts and Sleep Deprivation with Dr. Carol Ash, Part 1
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26:03In this eye-opening episode of the Nursing Insights Podcast, host Stephanie Olaso talks to Dr. Carol Ash, a sleep medicine specialist, about the dangerous effects of sleep deprivation on nurses, particularly those working night shifts. From micro-sleeps that can occur on the drive home to long-term health risks, Dr. Ash highlights why sleep health …
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20 | Nurse Advocacy 101: How You Can Make a Difference in Healthcare Legislation
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25:02In this episode of Nursing Insights, we dive into the world of nurse advocacy and explore how it plays a crucial role in protecting and advancing the nursing profession. Judy Schmidt, CEO of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), returns to share her insights on how nurses can influence legislation, advocate for their profession, and the …
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19 | Assisted Living: A Day in the life of a Director of Nursing, Carmen Dalton
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30:25By NJCCN
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18 | NJCCN/Vizient acute care residency program with Michele Roberts, Lorraine Kane, and Doretha Joy Bray
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34:22Learn about the NJCCN/Vizient acute care residency program with Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Lorraine Kane, MSN, RN, CEN, and Doretha Joy Bray, MSN-Edu, RN, CMSRN.By NJCCN
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17 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 3, MaryJo Loughlin talks about mentoring.
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24:08In our latest episode, we speak about recruitment and mentorship in the nursing sector with MaryJo Loughlin, Administrative Director, Clinical Program Development at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN
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16 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 2, Nurse Recruitment
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29:30Continuing our, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus, Nancy Fitterer, Charles Larobis, Mary Jo Loughlin, and Judy Schmidt – reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, and in this episode, they focus on the importance of nurse recruitment.By NJCCN
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15 | 2024 NJ Nursing Summit Part 1, NPI Numbers
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17:11In this special, 3-part episode, an all-star cast of nurse leaders – Dr. Edna Cadmus PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Nancy Fitterer MA, Charles Larobis RN, BSN, CDP, CADDCT, IPCO, Mary Jo Loughlin RN, MAS, NE-BC , and Judy Schmidt DHA, MSN, RN– reflect on insights from the 2024 NJ Nursing Summit, held this past January.…
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14 | Working as a Home Health Nurse: A conversation with Danielle, LPN
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26:02Danielle Kuhlwein, a registered LPN with Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a Caring for Kids Company, provides an overview of her professional journey. Preferred Home Health Care is part of the Care Options for Kids community, a leader in pediatric healthcare for over 20 years. They offer comprehensive therapy, nursing, and school-ba…
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13 | Academic Life: Dr. Pamela B. de Cordova’s experience working as a nursing associate professor
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32:00In this episode, Stephanie speaks with Dr. Pamela B. de Cordova, associate professor of nursing at Rutgers University in the division of nursing science and nurse scientist for the NJCCN, about her experience in nursing education.By NJCCN
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12 | Dr. Edna Cadmus, NJCCN Annual Data Report
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25:23In this episode, Dr. Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, clinical professor at Rutgers School of Nursing AND Executive Director for the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing, discusses NJCCN's data report.By NJCCN
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11 | Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care Experience (Part 2)
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21:13In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.By NJCCN
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10 | Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care Experience (Part 1)
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18:00In this 2-part episode, Stephanie interviews Anne Alonzo, Director of Nursing for Long Term Care at Christian Health in Wyckoff, NJ.By NJCCN
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09 | Daria Waszak, Associate Dean of Nursing/Associate Prof. Felician University Nursing Education Experience
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31:43Stephanie interviews Daria Waszak, an associate dean/associate professor at Felician University.By NJCCN
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08 | Marcel Kaganovskaya and Robin Giordano discuss Full Practice Authority for APNs (Part 3)
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28:46The third and final part of our Access To Care episode.By NJCCN
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07 | Jeffrey Kwong and Sandra Morrison discuss Full Practice Authority for APNs (Part 2)
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24:16This episode continues the discussion of the issue of full practice authority in the state of NJ.By NJCCN
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06 | Caroline Dorsen, Dr. Vicente Gracias, and a patient discuss Access to Care (Part 1)
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26:03In this special 3-part episode, the listeners will hear a variety of perspectives regarding New Jersey's access to healthcare crisis.By NJCCN
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05 | Francesca Viscuglia, Cardiac Step Down/ Telemetry Experience
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42:24In this episode Stephanie speaks with Francesca Viscuglia from Englewood Health.By NJCCN
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04 | Carly Skibinski, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 2)
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28:27Stephanie's continues her conversation with Carly Skibinski, a nurse at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN
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03 | Carly Skibinski, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 1)
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33:16Our host Stephanie Olaso speaks with Carly Skibinsky, a nurse at Hunterdon Medical Center.By NJCCN
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02 | Kaylee Hammond, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 2)
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19:04Stephanie Olaso, a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey, finishes her interview with Kaylee Hammond a medical surgical nurse at Capital Health.By NJCCN
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01 | Kaylee Hammond, Medical Surgical Nurse Experience (Part 1)
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14:42Stephanie Olaso, a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey, interviews Kaylee Hammond a medical surgical nurse at Capital Health.By NJCCN
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