NPD Forecast

Collaboration that Counts: Designing Leadership and Development for the Future of Care

In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, Amy Trueblood, senior director of leadership development at AONL, joins our hosts to explore how collaboration between nurse leaders and nursing professional development (NPD) specialists can drive meaningful change in today's complex healthcare environment. Drawing from her experience developing leadership programming—and from past roles navigating care delivery model changes during the COVID-19 pandemic—Trueblood highlights how partnership with professional development practitioners supports successful implementation and sustained impact. The discussion also examines: The value of diverse expertise in shaping future programs; Common barriers to effective collaboration; And why understanding individual needs and fostering psychological safety are essential to moving our work forward.

Spilling the Tea in NPD: Celebrating NPD Week Together

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN; Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC; and guests Liz Cambier, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, and Mary Smith, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NC-BC, AMB-BC, C-EFM, CCE, come together to celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week by sharing their personal journeys into the NPD role. Together, they reflect on: What inspired them to pursue a career in nursing professional development. The challenges and lessons learned as they grow into the role. How embracing vulnerability, curiosity, and continuous learning shapes their practice. The pride they feel in supporting nurses and advancing the profession. Why NPD Week is a meaningful time to honor the impact of NPD practitioners everywhere.

Plugging Technology Into Leadership

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Mandi Walker, DNP, RN, NPDA-BC, NEA-BC; Sarah Gibbons, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPN; and Danyel Germain, DNP, RN, CHSE, join host Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and special guest co-host Jesse Scapinello, MSN, RN, to explore how technology and leadership can empower nurses and transform practice. Together, they discuss: · Strategies for integrating technology at the point of care to support clinical decision-making. · The role of nurse leaders in professional development, mentorship, and career growth. · How involving nurses in product design and workflow changes improves adoption and outcomes. · Innovative uses of VR, mobile apps, and embedded resources to enhance education and efficiency. · The growing impact of AI on nursing practice, safety, and leadership in 2025 and beyond. This podcast is sponsored by Elsevier.

NPD Forecast: NPD Roles in Action (Live From the 2025 Aspire Convention)

Live from the ANPD Aspire Convention in Las Vegas, this special episode of the NPD Forecast discusses the roles of the nursing professional development practitioner: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, speak with guests Shara Rhodes, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, MEDSURG-BC, NPDA-BC®; Jenny Harshman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN; and Rachel Senefeld Kromer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BE, about how role clarity contributes to advancing the NPD profession, empowers the next generation of leaders, and more.

Being a Change Agent Through Grant Writing

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Charlie Hawknuff, MBA, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN, TCRN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, and Cecilia Lopez, MSN, RN, share their experience securing and implementing a grant from the American Nurses Association to support the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. Together with hosts Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, and Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, they discuss: The meaning and impact of grants on achieving improved healthcare outcomes. The timeline, goals and challenges of creating the grant proposal. How they used their grant funding, including funding NPD specialists to deliver microlearnings. How grant writing aligns with NPD roles, especially Change Agent. Practical advice for NPD departments with limited grant writing experience or resources. This podcast is sponsored by Post University.