Episodios

  • Episode #47. Nurses at the Core of the AI Task Force with Dr. Josh Wymer

    Episode #47. Nurses at the Core of the AI Task Force with Dr. Josh Wymer
    May 21 2025
    AI and technology can enhance healthcare in the OR by reducing distractions and enabling clinicians to work at the top of their licenses. In this episode, Dr. Josh Wymer shares his journey from nursing school to the Navy and his current work serving Missourians and leading the AORN Task Force on AI in perioperative care. He emphasizes the vital role of nurses, the importance of ethical AI, and the potential of technology to support the workforce, protect patient autonomy, and improve surgical outcomes through smarter, more collaborative care. Tune in and learn how AI and technology can empower care teams to deliver more human-centered care!
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    27 m
  • Episode #46. From Bedside to Tech Pioneer with Dr. Kelly Aldrich

    Episode #46. From Bedside to Tech Pioneer with Dr. Kelly Aldrich
    May 7 2025
    What happens when a nurse blends clinical experience with cutting-edge technology? You get innovation that actually works for the people delivering care. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Kelly Aldrich, Professor of Nursing Informatics and Director of Innovation at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and founder of Mindful Immersive Nursing Demonstration Lab, shared her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a pioneer in nursing informatics, driven by her desire to improve clinical workflows and reduce errors through technology. Her work led to innovations like automating vital sign documentation and creating smart rooms, all rooted in listening to nurses’ real frustrations. At the Center for Medical Interoperability, she tackled medical device integration and helped advance the use of a unique nurse identifier to quantify nursing contributions and improve patient outcomes. At Vanderbilt, she now leads initiatives like prescribing immersive technologies for nursing education, using VR, AI-driven avatars, and even mindfulness tools to enhance learning and well-being. Across all her efforts, she emphasizes the importance of nurses driving the adoption of technology that truly supports their thought flow, care environments, and professional growth. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Kelly Aldrich as she shares how nurses can lead the way in designing tech that improves outcomes, supports learning, and transforms care environments!
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    36 m
  • Episode #45. Virtual Nursing and Beyond: Transforming Care Delivery with Dr. Jason Fratzke, Vice Chair of Nursing at Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Episode #45. Virtual Nursing and Beyond: Transforming Care Delivery with Dr. Jason Fratzke, Vice Chair of Nursing at Mayo Clinic Rochester
    Apr 30 2025
    Imagine a world where technology not only supports but transforms the way nurses deliver care. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Jason Fratzke discusses his transition from clinical nursing to nursing informatics, driven by a passion for integrating technology into patient care. He emphasizes the importance of human connection in healthcare, especially amidst rapid technological advancements, and advocates for preparing nurses to adapt to new tools while focusing on patient-centered care. Tune in for powerful insights on innovation, leadership, and the future of patient-centered care!
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    38 m
  • Episode # 44. AI in Nursing: Augmentation, Not Replacement with Dr. Martin Michalowski, School of Nursing Foundation research professor, co

    Episode # 44. AI in Nursing: Augmentation, Not Replacement with Dr. Martin Michalowski, School of Nursing Foundation research professor, co
    Apr 16 2025
    How can AI transform nursing and improve patient care? In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Martin Michalowski, School of Nursing Foundation research professor, a co-director of the Center for Nursing Informatics, and a co-leader of the Digital Health Lab at the University of Minnesota, discusses the intersection of AI and nursing, emphasizing its potential to enhance clinical decision-making, patient engagement, and education. He highlights the role of AI in addressing multimorbidity, reducing documentation burdens through multimodal large language models (MLLMs), and improving workflow efficiency for nurses. Michalowski stresses that nurses must actively participate in AI development to ensure technology aligns with real-world challenges rather than being imposed as an afterthought. He acknowledges ethical concerns, biases, and the risk of overreliance on AI but advocates for nurses to develop core competencies in AI to effectively integrate it into healthcare. Ultimately, he urges nurses to view AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement, and to embrace hands-on learning to drive meaningful innovation in patient care. Tune in to explore how AI is revolutionizing nursing by enhancing decisions, easing documentation, and driving innovation in healthcare!
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    39 m
  • Episode # 43: Scaling Change: Why Nurses Are Key to Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Oriana Beaudet, Vice President of Innovation for the Am

    Episode # 43: Scaling Change: Why Nurses Are Key to Transforming Healthcare with Dr. Oriana Beaudet, Vice President of Innovation for the Am
    Apr 2 2025
    The future of nursing is evolving rapidly, and innovation is the key to transforming patient care and the profession itself. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Oriana Beaudet discusses the critical role of innovation in reducing burdens on nurses, enhancing patient care, and addressing workforce challenges. She highlights how advancements in AI, virtual nursing, and ambient monitoring are transforming workflows while the American Nurses Enterprise is shaping the future of nursing through policy, research, and advocacy, urging nurses to embrace the updated 2025 Code of Ethics as a guiding resource. Tune in for groundbreaking insights on how technology, policy, and ethics are shaping the next era of nursing!
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    40 m
  • Episode #42: Tech-Powered Nursing: Easing Workloads, Enhancing Care with Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer for Bon Secours

    Episode #42: Tech-Powered Nursing: Easing Workloads, Enhancing Care with Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer for Bon Secours
    Mar 19 2025
    Empowering nurses through technology is crucial for improving patient care and addressing workforce challenges. In this episode, Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health, discusses his journey from bedside nursing to healthcare innovation, emphasizing the need for technology to ease nurses’ workload and enhance their ability to provide quality care. He shares his experiences with tech startups, including developing a virtual assistant for nurses and addressing clinical gaps with innovative solutions. Dr. Weirich highlights the importance of automating physical tasks, augmenting clinical decision-making with AI-driven nudges, and reducing the documentation burden to free up nurses' time. He envisions a future where ambient technology and smart rooms seamlessly integrate into care, allowing for real-time documentation and more patient-focused interaction. Finally, he encourages nurses to actively participate in technology implementation and to embrace new tools that can transform the profession. Tune in and learn how technology can empower nurses and revolutionize patient care!
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    39 m
  • Episode # 41. From Bedside to Breakthrough: Nurses Leading the Tech Revolution, with Tamara AL-Yassin, CEO of The Nursing Beat

    Episode # 41. From Bedside to Breakthrough: Nurses Leading the Tech Revolution, with Tamara AL-Yassin, CEO of The Nursing Beat
    Mar 5 2025
    How can nurses harness innovation and technology while staying rooted in empathy and human connection? In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Tamara AL-Yassin shares her inspiring journey from clinical nursing to entrepreneurship. She highlights the creation of The Nursing Beat, a digital newsletter supporting clinicians with nurse-centered content. She emphasizes the importance of technology in enhancing nursing efficiency and patient outcomes while advocating for the irreplaceable value of empathy and human connection in care. Tune in as Tamara AL-Yassin, CEO of The Nursing Beat, shares her inspiring journey from clinical nursing to leading a digital platform that empowers healthcare professionals with the latest innovations and insights!
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    21 m
  • Episode #40. The MacGyvers of Healthcare: Nurses, Technology, and Real-World Problem Solving, with Dr. Marla Weston, a distinguished leader

    Episode #40. The MacGyvers of Healthcare: Nurses, Technology, and Real-World Problem Solving, with Dr. Marla Weston, a distinguished leader
    Dec 4 2024
    Nurses are vital innovators in healthcare, uniquely positioned to shape the future of patient care through their expertise and insights. In this episode of the Smart Care Team Spotlight, Dr. Marla Weston discusses her extensive career dedicated to enhancing the nursing practice environment and patient care. She emphasizes the need for nurses to be involved in the early development of healthcare technology solutions. She also highlights the importance of embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance decision-making, addresses the underfunding of innovative nursing ideas, and encourages nurses to recognize their intellectual contributions to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape effectively. Tune in to explore nurses' transformative role in healthcare innovation and discover how their insights are shaping the future of patient care!
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    32 m
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