Beyond Nurse Residency
The Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program brings you the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast. This interview series provides valuable resources for nurse leaders and educators interested in learning about onboarding, orientation, transition to practice, and ongoing role development of nurses. It is intended for all healthcare professionals supporting various aspects of nursing professional development. Each episode features an expert guest, providing listeners with valuable insights and guidance on relevant topics related to the professional role development of registered nurses.
If you're looking for more information about our program offerings, be sure to check out our website. Additionally, if you're interested in being a guest on the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, we invite you to fill out our guest request form. We're always excited to feature new perspectives and insights on the show!
Beyond Nurse Residency
Latest Episodes
A Practical Framework For Building Engaged Nurses Beyond Residency
What keeps nurses engaged in their work, their teams, and their organizations? And why do some nurses leave despite successful onboarding and residency experiences?In this episode, Nicole welcomes Hannah Hayes, MPH, BSN, co-author of
Building Esteem Through Feedback and Support
Over the past season, we've explored the conditions that support nurse engagement, including infrastructure, healthy work environments, competency, safety, and belonging. In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, we turn our attent...
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Week 2026
In celebration of Nursing Professional Development Week, host Nicole Weathers welcomes Keri Sickels and Alexandra Gover from Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico. Together, they discuss how P...
Designing for Belonging: Building Connection, Confidence, and Retention in Nursing
What helps nurses stay? Dr. Jihane Frangieh of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing joins us to explore how belonging and social connectedness influence engagement, confidence, psychological safety, and retention. From nurse residency programs a...
Safety First: How Psychological, Professional, and Physical Safety Shape Nurse Success
What does “safety” really mean in today’s healthcare environment—and how does it impact new nurses’ confidence, competence, and long-term success?In this episode, Nicole Weathers is joined by returning guest Dr. Heidi Gilroy, Director of...