In 'Beyond the Bedside,' we believe in "Cultivating Top-Tier Care and Innovation." In each episode we share incredible stories of ordinary nurses achieving extraordinary results within the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth.

In this episode, Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nurse Executive, Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth) interviews five nurses about their recent presentations at the 2024 Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference.

Learn how Nicole Westensee (MSN, RN, SCRN, ATC) and Danielle Hagedorn (MBA, BSN, RN, CPHQ) presented innovative education using the classic board game, Clue, as the foundation for teaching nurses to accurately identify signs and symptoms of stroke.

Britany Marsh (MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM), Sara Sweetser (MSN, RN, NPD-BC), and Michael Darnell (MSN, RN, CEN) share how they presented the creation and implementation of professional governance in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Jamie Jones (MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN) shares exciting resources to help nurses in the Rocky Mountain Region obtain professional nursing certifications.

Diedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) presents the new Base Camp - a new internal website in the nurse excellence toolbox providing easy access to links and resources to assist Rocky Mountain Region team members.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.

In this episode we talk with three nurses from AdventHealth Littleton who have created mentor programs to support nurses transitioning to a new practice.

Chris Miller, (MSN, MS, RN) created a program to mentor new nurse leaders transitioning to the assistant nurse manager, nurse manager, or nurse director roles.

Brandi Rawlins (MSN, RN, CMSRN) and Michelle Pittman (BSN, RN, CMSRN) created a program to mentor nurses in the new graduate residency program.

Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence

A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.

In this episode we explore what it means to manage our energy to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

Instead of our normal format, we have brought in a very special guest, Marlo Derksen (PhD), an executive coach to add some tools to our nursing excellence toolbox.

Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence

A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.

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In this episode we delve into the transformative experience of nurse leaders who participated in a rejuvenating Nursing Leadership Retreat in the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth.

Mykelle Regacho, (BSN, RN), 3N Nurse Manager, AdventHealth Porter

Jennifer Jones (MSN, RN, CEN) Meridian Emergency, AdventHealth Parker

Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence

A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.

Link to Marlo Derksen: Marlo Derksen, PhD | LinkedIn

Link to Energy Crisis Questionnaire: Microsoft Word - How's your energy.docx

In this episode we learn how two nurses implemented nitrous oxide to treat patient pain and anxiety in the emergency setting.

Billy Nolan, (RN), Clinical Nurse Coordinator, AdventHealth Southlands ED

Janet Caldwell (RN) Clinical Nurse, AdventHealth Southlands ED

Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence

A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.

In this episode we learn from two nurses about their qualitative research project and how they got it published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

Mary Potter, (MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN), Clinical Resource Manager, AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region

Debra Cultur (DNP, RN) Facility Educator, AdventHealth Avista

Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and Diedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence

A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.

Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.