AACN Voices in Nursing Podcast

Recent Episodes

Ep. 033: Confronting Bullying and Incivility in Nursing

Posted April 8, 2026 • 00:35:51

Bullying and incivility remain persistent challenges in healthcare, affecting nurses’ well-being, team dynamics and patient safety. In this episode,...

Ep. 032: Night-Shift Napping: A Safety and Wellness Shift

Posted March 25, 2026 • 00:39:35

Night-shift fatigue increases the risk of nurse burnout, patient errors and drowsy driving, yet many hospitals still prohibit on-shift rest. In this...

Ep. 031: Leading Through Listening With Dr. Karen Cox

Posted March 4, 2026 • 00:33:18

Dr. Karen Cox, president of Chamberlain University and former president of the American Academy of Nursing, reflects on a leadership journey shaped...

Ep. 030: When a Young ICU Nurse Becomes a Patient With Delirium

Posted February 18, 2026 • 00:36:18

At 23, Erika Breivogel, an ICU nurse, experienced a sudden illness that made her a patient. In this episode, Erika recounts her harrowing experience...

Ep. 029: The Silent Threat Nurses Can’t Afford to Miss

Posted February 4, 2026 • 00:29:52

This gripping episode follows Andrea Schmitt, a critical care nurse who faced sudden heart failure days after delivery. Diagnosed with postpartum cardiomyopathy,...