Elaine Walsh, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, an ANCC Certified Clinical Specialist at the University of Washington School of Nursing, shares her research on building nurse resiliency, preventing burnout, and practicing self-care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Walsh also discusses the need for policy changes at the management level to better support nurse mental health as well as increased funding for students and future nurse leaders.

Epidemiologist and health informatician Lydia Drumright shares her inspiring career journey and pioneering efforts to merge technology with clinical practice. She discusses her work on the Clinical Opioid Summary with Prescription Integration (COSRI) app, a cutting-edge tool designed to integrate advanced technology into clinical workflows to enhance healthcare outcomes. Lydia explains how COSRI supports healthcare providers by promoting appropriate opioid prescribing practices. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech enthusiast, or curious about the future of nursing, this conversation promises to inform and inspire you.

Dr. Monica McLemore, PhD, MPH, RN, is a leading scholar in antiracist birth equity research, community-informed methods, and policy translation. In Part 1 of our interview, released on May 22, 2024, Dr. McLemore discussed the pivotal moments that inspired her journey and her evolution into a nurse researcher and advocate. In Part 2, she dives into important topics on reproductive health, rights, and justice.