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ACNL In Action: Lessons in Nursing Leadership

ACNL In Action: Lessons in Nursing Leadership

Nursing, leadership, and everything in between.

Barriers to Healthcare for LGBTQ Populations w/Austin Nation [Rebroadcast]

Elyse talks with Dr. Austin Nation, professor at Cal State Fullerton and Clinical Administrative Supervisor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Austin presented a study at ACNL’s recent annual program in February exploring healthcare access and experiences for LGBTQ individuals living in Orange County. Elyse and Austin talk about barriers LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to receiving healthcare and mental health services, what kinds of competencies healthcare providers need when assisting LGBTQ+ patients versus heterosexual or cisgender patients, and how Nurse Leaders can learn more about these populations and improve the level of care they receive. Host: Elyse Shelger, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, NE-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-shelger-msn-rn-phn-ccrn-ne-bc-004b234b/) Guests: Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN (https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-nation-phd-rn-phn-bb305a19/) Organizations mentioned in the episode: Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Human Rights Campaign Becoming Austin Nation About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.
June 2, 2023

Cultivating Resilience w/Tiffany Inness

Charlene talks with Dr. Tiffany Inness DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC. Tiffany recently completed her DNP in Executive Healthcare Leadership and is now a 2023 Human Resources Leadership Fellow at Stanford Children’s Health, where she also serves as co-chair of the CNO Advisory Council. Tiffany has extensive leadership and project management experience, previously completing a Performance Improvement Fellowship, also at Stanford, as well as serving as the Director of Nursing Informatics for the United States Department of Defense. They talk about Tiffany's remarkable journey to becoming a nurse leader and how resilience played a crucial role in her career. They also discuss how leaders can cultivate resilience as a skill in their teams and how this can benefit patient outcomes. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Dr. Tiffany Inness DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffany-inness-dnp-msn-rn-rnc-nic-7187a939/) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.
May 5, 2023

A Nurse’s Guide to Publishing w/Zachary Krom

Charlene talks with Zachary R. Krom, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NPD-BC. Zach is nurse educator and researcher with 20 years of experience in educational needs assessment, program development, implementation and evaluation for healthcare professionals. Recently, he and a team from ACNL's Research and Evidence-Based Practice committee presented at ACNL's Annual Conference, offering best practices to other nurse researchers on the publishing process from start to finish. Charlene and Zach discuss crucial first steps in the publishing process, how to respond to criticism from readers and other authors, and how to promote the finished product once it's out in the world. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Zachary R. Krom, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NPD-BC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zachary-r-krom-ph-d-rn-ccrn-chse-npd-bc-3a9a4b90/) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.
April 7, 2023

The Importance of Advocacy w/Marketa Houskova

Charlene talks with Marketa Houskova, Executive Director of ANAC. They talk about the role of advocacy in advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes, strategies for successful advocacy efforts at the state and national level, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advocacy, and much more. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP, MAIA, BA, RN (@marketahouskova) RN Day at the Capitol: https://www.anacalifornia.org/event-details/2023-rn-day-at-the-capitol-virtual About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.
March 3, 2023

AB890 Changes w/Surani Hayre-Kwan

Charlene talks with Surani Hayre-Kwan, Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence within the Sutter Health System, about AB890, a California bill that will go into effect soon and will have an impact on Nurse Practitioners. They talk about what changes the bill will make, what effect it will have on Nurse Practitioners and their patients, and how nurse leaders can prepare. Host: Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC (@charleneplaton) Guest: Surani Hayre-Kwan, MBA, NP, FACHE, FAANP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/surani-hayre-kwan-115ab631/) About the show: ACNL in Action is a production of the Association of California Nurse Leaders, the professional organization for nurse leaders. New episodes come out on the first Friday of every month. Want to support ACNL? Consider making a donation: http://bit.ly/cog-podcast . Learn more about ACNL, including how to become a member, at acnl.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn at @acnlnurse.
December 2, 2022

Special Presentation: Healthcare’s MissingLogic®️ w/Dr. Kimberly Long

The podcast is on hiatus this week, but we wanted to bring you a true example of ACNL itself in action. ACNL CEO Dr. Kimberly Long was a guest on the Healthcare’s MissingLogic podcast this week. MissingLogic was a guest on our own podcast earlier this year, and Tracy and Michelle have a great interview with Dr. Long as they talk about her journey as a leader and what lessons she has for emerging leaders building resilience. What follows is the episode in full. We hope you’ll check it out, and we’ll see you next month!
November 4, 2022
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ACNL In Action: Lessons in Leadership

California is home to over 400,000 Registered Nurses, more than any other state. Issues affecting nurses here can have an impact on the whole country, making nurse leadership more important than ever.

ACNL in Action is the podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about nursing, leadership, and everything in between. Presented by the Association of California Nurse Leaders, this podcast will introduce listeners to some of the most influential healthcare leaders in California and beyond.

In each episode, host Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC, talks to healthcare leaders from the bedside to the boardroom, in service and academia, to get their perspective on issues facing nurses.

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Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC

Charlene Platon, MS, RN, FNP-BC, is Director of Ambulatory Nursing at Stanford Health Care and Chair of the ACNL Communication and Voice Committee.

Charlene’s overarching goal as a healthcare leader and nurse innovator is to discover new and creative solutions to improve care delivery and operations. She is passionate about utilizing innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to address organizational challenges, transform healthcare, and empower nurses.
Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL)

Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL)

ACNL in Action is edited and produced by the Association of California Nurse Leaders. ACNL is the professional association for Nurse Leaders, consisting of approximately 1,200 nurse managers, nurse directors, chief nursing officers, nurse educators, and other professional nurses across California.

Founded in 1978, ACNL has spent over 40 years helping nurses advance their professional practice through continuing education, networking, and scholarship opportunities. ACNL’s overall purpose is to equip nurses to lead self, others and systems. ACNL works closely with other nursing organizations in California and throughout the nation.

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