Nursing Conversations

Supporting nurses—personally and professionally—is essential for providing high-quality patient care. Nursing Conversations is a relaxed, engaging podcast created and produced by the WE CARE team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bringing together nurses from all backgrounds and generations to discuss the real challenges, triumphs, and evolving landscape of healthcare.Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to today’s nurses, including career growth, leadership, advocacy, work-life balance, mental health, and professional development. Through insightful discussions, practical strategies, and expert perspectives, this podcast fosters a supportive community where nurses feel empowered, valued, and equipped to thrive—both at the bedside and beyond.

Nursing Conversations is a education podcast hosted by UAB School of Nursing, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

UAB School of Nursing hosts Nursing Conversations, a education show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Fostering Civility and Healthy Work Environments with Dr. Cynthia Clark

  Sep 8, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Cynthia Clark, founder of Civility Matters and Professor Emeritus at Boise State University. A global leader in promoting civility in nursing and healthcare, Dr. Clark brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the conversation. As a fellow in both the American Academy of Nursing and the NLN Academy of Nursing Education, Dr. Clark has co-chaired the American Nurses Association’s Panel on Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence and developed essential tools for addressing incivility, now utilized in 32 countries. We dive into Dr. Clark’s latest work, Core Comp...

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  Episode #12

  All About Debriefing with Vickie Leff

  Aug 25, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we’re excited to welcome Vickie Leff, a clinical social worker and palliative care consultant with over 30 years of experience. Vickie has dedicated her career to advancing palliative and hospice care, holding leadership roles at Duke University Hospital and serving as Interim Executive Director at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). She is currently an adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and a mentor for the Zelda Foster Fellowship. Vickie’s work focuses on healthcare provider wellness, with a special emphasis on debriefing practices. Join us as we take a deep dive into...

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  Episode #11

  Turning Pain into Purpose with Corey Feist

  Aug 11, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Nursing Conversations, Joey and Dana sit down with Corey Feist, CEO and Co-Founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey has dedicated his career to supporting healthcare workers' mental health and well-being, inspired by the tragic loss of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen. Corey has been instrumental in the creation and passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, the first federal law specifically designed to address health worker well-being. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including his role as CEO of the University of Virginia Physicians Group, Corey sh...

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  Episode #10

  Evidence-based Wellness with Dr. Bernadette Melnyk

  Jul 28, 202529 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we are honored to have Dr. Bernadette Melnyk join us for a deep dive into evidence-based wellness. Dr. Melnyk is a renowned leader in nursing and healthcare, she is the Chief Wellness Officer at The Ohio State University and is the founder of the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. She has made significant contributions to the field with her development of the MINDBODYSTRONG program and her role as the Editor in Chief of Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing. Dr. Melnyk shares her wealth of knowledge on...

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  Episode #9

  Telemedicine Trends with Dr. Eric Wallace

  Jul 14, 202538 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Nursing Conversations, we explore the transformative impact of telemedicine with Dr. Eric Wallace. As the UAB Medical Director of Telehealth and a pioneer in virtual care, Dr. Wallace discusses how telemedicine enhances patient access and quality of care beyond traditional settings. We delve into the role of nurses in telehealth, its evolving landscape, and the future directions shaping healthcare delivery. </p><p>Contact us: wecare@uabmc.edu</p>

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