In this episode of Inside the Hive, we are coming to you from our launch event weekend to break down the current state of nursing. Joined by Dr. Angelique Spencer (Clinical Manager, NE Region of a value-based population company), Dr. Deanna Stewart (Associate Director of Behavioral Health Utilization Management and Case Management), and Derek Miller (Outreach Education for the JC Burn Center at UNC Hospitals), we dive deep into the daily challenges modern nurses face.

What We Discuss:

• The High-Acuity Burnout Cycle: How high patient loads, severe patient acuity, and the transition from academia to daily practice are leading to burnout, moral injury, and staff turnover.
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• Breaking Barriers Beyond Bedside Care: Addressing the social determinants of health and navigating complex, chronic patient and family situations.
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• Adopting a Staff-Centered Approach: Why healthcare leaders must shift focus toward proactive staff support, individualized learning opportunities, and treating nursing staff as the primary customer.
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• Investment vs. Overhead: Rethinking the classic debate of whether nursing is merely an operational expense or a high-value investment, referencing the ongoing efforts of the Commission on Nurse Reimbursement.
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Tune in to discover how embracing a "beginner’s mind" and utilizing data can help us reimagine how we support, mentor, and cultivate the next generation of nurses.

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Production Credits:

• Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley Kellish
• Audio Engineering & Sound Design: Andrew Burchins Audio P...