Mentorship in healthcare goes far beyond advice...it's a catalyst for confidence, competence, and career growth. In this episode, we explore how intentional mentor relationships shape resilient clinicians, strengthen the workforce, and build the next generation of healthcare leaders.

References:

American Nurses Association Enterprise. (2023). Benefits of mentorship in nursing: Why it's essential. Mentorship in Nursing: Benefits & Why It's Essential | ANA

Bourgualt, A. (2024). Mentoring: A strategy to foster a sense of belonging. Critical Care Nurse 44(2), 8-9. doi.org/10.4037/ccn2024701

Campbell, S.R., Campbell, R.B., Ward-Sullivan, C., (September 30, 2025) "Lead with C.A.R.E. and Jedi Wisdom: Silence Injustice, Nurses Will—With Purpose and Power" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 30, No. 3, Manuscript 3. Doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol30No03Man03

Embree, J., Feley, K., Wichman, C., Howard, M., Rodriguez, T, & Mullins, C. (2026) Collaborating with nursing organizations to support research and mentoring. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 61-64. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260105-04.

Matchey, C., Englund, H., & MacWilliams, B. (2026). From classroom to clinical confidence: An integrative review of mentorship for new nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 65-73. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20251114-01.

Parajuli, J., Jackson, T., McLennon, S., (January 31, 2026) "Advance Care Planning: Overview and Resources for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Families" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 31, No. 1, Manuscript 1. Doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol31No01Man01

Sebastian, A., deBoer, D., Shannon, J., & Marshall, M. (2026). Mentorship of novice nursing professional development practitioners: A proposal for purposeful partnership. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(3), 106-108. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260130-01.

In this episode, Rachel Kelter and Tabitha Kinlaw speak with Vanessa Cameron, Jenn Bodine and Jillian Russell, authors of Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning.

This episode references the following resource:

• Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning - https://www.amazon.com/Healthcare-Education-Strategies-Inclusive-Learning/dp/B0G3M7FB5F

Connect with the authors on LinkedIn:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cameron-phd-rn-npd-bc-cen-cnl-a210a6108/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bodine-dnp-mha-npda-bc%C2%AE-cen-a709b7182
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianrussell/

Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or feedback!

In this episode, NPD Collaborative hosts Jenn Bodine and Jillian Russell sit down with Elizabeth Fritz, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, EBP-C, to explore the power of volunteerism, advocacy, and community-driven impact.

This episode references the following resources:

• American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (4th ed.). Author. https://www.nursingworld.org/nurses-books/nursing-scope-and-standards-of-practice-4th-edit/
• Harper, M. G., & Maloney, P. (Eds.). (2022). Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice (4th ed.). Association for Nursing Professional Development. https://www.anpd.org/core-curriculum/scope-standards-of-practice-4th-ed-2022
• Building a Welcoming Watertown www.welcomingwatertown.org

Connect with our guest, Dr. Elizabeth Fritz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-fritz-phd-rn-npda-bc-ebp-c-b49913134/

Reach out to the NPD Collaborative at disruptordiariespodcast@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or feedback.