Frontline Nursing

Hosted by Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN

English Education Health & Fitness Life Sciences Science

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Episodes 57

Avg. Duration 32m

Activity Declining

Since Dec 2020

Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks

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About This Podcast

Presented by the Florida Center for Nursing, Frontline Nursing is a podcast that recognizes the impact nurses have on our lives and our communities. Throughout the series, FCN Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will talk with those on the frontlines of health care to hear about the issues impacting the nursing workforce, insights from their personal journeys, and what inspires them.

The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.

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Recent Episodes

S2E42 Frontline Nursing: 2025 Year in Review

Dec 17, 2025 51m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowAs we bring 2025 to a close, this episode looks back at what we’ve learned from our diverse array of guests. Three key themes emerged from our conversations this…

S2E41 Nurse Scientists: Nursing Beyond the Bedside - Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Nov 26, 2025 41m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Danielle Altares Sarik, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN, discussing her work as a pediatric nurse scientist, the Baby Steps model for patients’…

S2E40 The Business Side of Health Care - Michael Ipock, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC

Nov 12, 2025 41m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Michael Ipock talks with Frontline Nursing host and Executive Director of Florida Center for Nursing Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, about life…

S2E39 All Nurses are Psychiatric Nurses - Tina Goodrow, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Oct 29, 2025 25m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Tina Goodrow, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, discussing working as a psychiatric mental health practitioner, finding her way, and helping others help…

S2E38 Managing Pain with Care - John Maye, PhD, CRNA, CAPT (Ret) USN

Oct 15, 2025 36m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, John Maye, PhD, CRNA, CAPT (Ret) USN, discusses chronic pain management, learning from former students, and teaching patient advocacy. Dr. John…

S2E37 Standing Up for the Future of Nursing - Janice Adams, DNP, MPA, RN

Oct 01, 2025 32m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowJanice Adams, DNP, MPA, RN, joins Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, for a conversation about the importance of workforce…

S2E36 Why Nurses Make Good Leaders - Sherry Hoback, MBA, BSN, RN

Sep 17, 2025 35m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowSherry Hoback, MBA, BSN, RN, discusses community health, the value of wearing your heart on your sleeve, and the importance of accommodations. Sherry Hoback leads…

S2E35 What is Leadership in Nursing? – Mamie Williams, PhD, MPH, MSN, APRN

Sep 03, 2025 37m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Mamie Williams, PhD, MPH, MSN, APRN, discusses taking nursing stories out into the community, advocating for change, and expanding the nursing…

S2E34 Not "Just" an LPN – Kim Cartwright, LPN, WCC, FADLN

Aug 20, 2025 33m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowFlorida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, talks with Kim Cartwright, LPN, WCC, FADLN, about her lengthy tenure as a licensed…

S2E33 Preparing Nursing Students for the Real World - Cam Felismino, PhD, RN

Aug 06, 2025 34m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Cam Felismino, PhD, RN, discussing how to establish a culture of accountability, generating new knowledge, and grabbing opportunities when…

S2E32 The Challenges of Becoming Nursing Faculty - Danni Viera, BSN, RN, CWCN

Jul 23, 2025 41m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Danni Viera, BSN, RN, CWCN, discusses the challenges she encountered during her transition from expert clinician to nursing faculty. Danni Viera…

S2E31 Modeling Empathy: The Expert Nurse Witness – Debbie T. Devine, PhD, APRN, FNP, SANE-A

Jul 09, 2025 24m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Dr. Devine discussing her work as a Sexual Assault Nurse Educator (SANE), the role faith has played in her nursing journey, and shaping the…

S2E30 Taking Nursing to the Streets – Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP

Jun 25, 2025 26m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowListen as Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP, talks about caring for the community through mobile-integrated health care, meeting patients where they are, and more.Dr.…

S2E29 The Power of Bilingual Nurses - Mati Vizcaino, RN

Jun 11, 2025 30m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Mati Vizcaino, RN, discussing her transition from pediatric nursing to become a bone marrow transplant nurse coordinator, the opportunities…

S2E28 Disaster Nursing – Nancy Rudner, DrPH, APRN, RN

May 28, 2025 27m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Dr. Rudner discussing her work as a volunteer nurse providing disaster relief across the globe. She also talks about looking at the bigger…

S2E27 You Need a Nurse – Farah Laurent, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP

May 14, 2025 29m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Dr. Farah Laurent talks about reshaping public perception of nurses, coaching new nurses, and the refusal to accept the word ‘no.’ Dr Laurent is…

S2E26 No More Fraudulent Nursing Schools – Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA

Apr 30, 2025 26m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, discussing the Florida Board of Nursing and its work investigating fraudulent nursing…

S2E25 "I Did Not Want to Be a Nurse” - Shamisca Jean Baptiste, RN

Apr 16, 2025 34m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Shamisca Jean Baptiste, RN, talks about celebrating her two-year nursiversary, choosing a nursing school, and preparing for the NCLEX. Shamisca is…

S2E24 ‘No’ is a Complete Sentence – Even for Nurses – Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA

Apr 02, 2025 44m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowThis episode features Jose D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, in discussion with Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD,…

S2E23 Give it a Year - Cynthia Drew, DNP, APRN

Mar 19, 2025 35m

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us knowIn this episode, Cynthia Drew, DNP, APRN, talks about the role of autonomous nurse practitioners, the value of precepting, and encouraging the next generation of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Frontline Nursing have?

Frontline Nursing has published 57 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Frontline Nursing still active?

Frontline Nursing is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.