In the premiere episode of Beyond the Bedside, INA President Dawn Bowker introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores how nurses are charting new paths across healthcare. From leadership and advocacy to education and innovation, this episode highlights the expanding influence of nurses throughout Iowa. Listeners will learn about the Iowa Nurses Association’s evolving priorities, future initiatives, and commitment to supporting nurses at every stage of their careers while inspiring them to imagine new possibilities beyond traditional roles.

In the premiere episode of Beyond the Bedside, INA President Dawn Bowker introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores how nurses are charting new paths across healthcare. From leadership and advocacy to education and innovation, this episode highlights the expanding influence of nurses throughout Iowa. Listeners will learn about the Iowa Nurses Association&rsquo;s evolving priorities, future initiatives, and commitment to supporting nurses at every stage of their careers while inspiring them to imagine new possibilities beyond traditional roles.

Beyond the Bedside highlights the powerful ways nurses are shaping healthcare across Iowa and beyond. Through inspiring conversations and real-world insights, this podcast explores leadership, innovation, advocacy, career growth, and the issues impacting today’s nursing profession. Each episode aims to inform, connect, and inspire nurses while celebrating the impact they make in their communities and the future of healthcare.

Beyond the Bedside highlights the powerful ways nurses are shaping healthcare across Iowa and beyond. Through inspiring conversations and real-world insights, this podcast explores leadership, innovation, advocacy, career growth, and the issues impacting today&rsquo;s nursing profession. Each episode aims to inform, connect, and inspire nurses while celebrating the impact they make in their communities and the future of healthcare.

The Iowa Nurses Association Presents: Beyond the Bedside

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We’re the official media partner of the American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare (NPWH/NPs), and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA/CRNAs).

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EPISODE #1 -  Beside the Bedside: Charting New Paths

Podcast Host: Wanda Chukwu, DNP, MSN, MA, CNEcl, RN
Guests: Holly A. Sircher, MSN, BBA, RN, and Jakob Schmid, MSN, RN, NE-BC, SCRN

Most nurses can remember a person who took the time to answer a question, offer encouragement, or help them navigate a difficult moment. Those experiences often stay with us for a lifetime.
In this episode, we explore why mentorship matters more than ever and what nurses can expect from ANA-Michigan's upcoming Flash Mentoring program, designed to foster connection, confidence, and professional growth. From navigating the transition into practice to discovering leadership potential, we'll explore how intentional mentoring strengthens both individuals and the profession. Plus, learn why mentorship isn't a one-way street and how seasoned nurses are learning from the newest generation through reverse mentoring.

Podcast Host: Wanda Chukwu, DNP, MSN, MA, CNEcl, RN Guests:&nbsp;Holly A. Sircher, MSN, BBA, RN, and Jakob Schmid, MSN, RN, NE-BC, SCRN
Most nurses can remember a person who took the time to answer a question, offer encouragement, or help them navigate a difficult moment. Those experiences often stay with us for a lifetime. In this episode, we explore why mentorship matters more than ever and what nurses can expect from ANA-Michigan's upcoming Flash Mentoring program, designed to foster connection, confidence, and professional growth. From navigating the transition into practice to discovering leadership potential, we'll explore how intentional mentoring strengthens both individuals and the profession. Plus, learn why mentorship isn't a one-way street and how seasoned nurses are learning from the newest generation through reverse mentoring.

Passing the Stethoscope: Nursing Wisdom Across Generations

Write, Submit, Succeed is a conversational podcast designed to help nurses transform their clinical experience and insights into meaningful, published work. Whether you’ve never written a manuscript or have started but aren’t sure how to move forward, this series offers practical guidance, honest advice, and encouragement at every step. Through engaging, down-to-earth conversations with editors, we break down the writing and publication process into manageable, achievable steps. From identifying your idea and getting started, to overcoming common barriers, navigating peer review, and successfully submitting your work—we’re here to demystify the journey. At its core, Write, Submit, Succeed: A Nurse’s Podcast is about amplifying the voice of nurses. Your insights, experiences, and expertise matter—and they deserve to be shared. Other nurses want to learn from your successes and understand how you made it happen. This podcast provides the tools, confidence, and support to help you move from “I’ve been thinking about writing” to “I got published.”

Write, Submit, Succeed is a conversational podcast designed to help nurses transform their clinical experience and insights into meaningful, published work. Whether you&rsquo;ve never written a manuscript or have started but aren&rsquo;t sure how to move forward, this series offers practical guidance, honest advice, and encouragement at every step. Through engaging, down-to-earth conversations with editors, we break down the writing and publication process into manageable, achievable steps. From identifying your idea and getting started, to overcoming common barriers, navigating peer review, and successfully submitting your work&mdash;we&rsquo;re here to demystify the journey. At its core, Write, Submit, Succeed: A Nurse&rsquo;s Podcast is about amplifying the voice of nurses. Your insights, experiences, and expertise matter&mdash;and they deserve to be shared. Other nurses want to learn from your successes and understand how you made it happen. This podcast provides the tools, confidence, and support to help you move from &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been thinking about writing&rdquo; to &ldquo;I got published.&rdquo;

EPISODE #1 - Beside the Bedside: Charting New Paths

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