Beyond Nurse Residency

Author: Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NPD-BC

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! 
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Building Healthy Work Environments For Nurses And Teams
Episode 3
Sunday, 1 March, 2026

In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers sits down with Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN, President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, to break down what truly makes a healthy work environment in nursing. Together, they explore AACN’s evidence-based Healthy Work Environment Standards, why they matter now more than ever, and how they directly influence nurse engagement, retention, satisfaction, and patient outcomes.Rebekah shares practical strategies for getting started, meaningful insights from national AACN data, and her personal perspective on implementing culture change at the unit and system level. Whether you're a leader, educator, or new graduate nurse, this episode offers actionable steps—and inspiring vision—for building stronger, more collaborative, more supportive teams.About our Guest:Rebekah Marsh, BSN, RN, CCRN,President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses https://www.aacn.org/about-aacn/board/rebekah-marshhttps://www.aacn.org/aacn-themehttps://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/healthy-work-environmentsLinkedIn ProfileSelected Publications:https://www.aacn.org/blog/three-reasons-nurse-leaders-should-prioritize-healthy-work-environmentSupporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.