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In this episode, Dr. Oliviera shares Hawaii nursing workforce research findings, research on the well-being of the nursing workforce, and the pros and cons of travel nursing.

Carrie M. Oliveira, PhD, is the Associate Director & Workforce Researcher for the Hawaii State Center for Nursing. Dr. Oliveira designs and deploys the data collection and reporting strategy for Hawaii's largest body of nursing workforce data. Dr. Oliveira works to ensure that Hawaii's nursing workforce data are translated into impactful reports used by legislators, nurse executives, and other leaders in health care and nursing education to influence workforce development programs and policies.

In addition to her work at the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Dr. Oliveira engages with her colleagues across the country to support best practices in nursing workforce data collection. As the Chair of the Research Committee of the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers, she has led the revisions of the Forum's minimum dataset documents, which provide guidance to states for the collection of nursing workforce supply, demand, and education data. Dr. Oliveira also collaborated with colleagues from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to co-author the 2020 and 2024 editions of the National Nursing Workforce Survey which describes the characteristics of the nation's nursing workforce.

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Hawaii State Center for Nursing

National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Florida Center for Nursing

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The Florida Center for Nursing

The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse

The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.

The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.

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This episode features Tera Gross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE, discussing nurse leadership, quick decision-making during COVID, and the joy of connecting with nursing staff and students.

Dr. Gross serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Mayo Clinic in Florida and as Adjunct Faculty for the Florida State University College of Nursing. As Chair and Chief Nurse of the Department of Nursing, she provides strategic leadership focused on transforming health care delivery through high-reliability systems that advance exceptional outcomes for patients, health care professionals, and organizations.

With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Dr. Gross has been nationally recognized for her leadership in nursing practice, workforce transformation, and professional development.

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American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)

Florida Center for Nursing

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The Florida Center for Nursing

The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse

The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.

The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.

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In this episode, Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, discusses the importance of licensed practical nurses for every care team.

Keisa Heard, MS, LPN, is a dedicated nursing professional, advocate, and health care leader with a strong commitment to supporting licensed practical nurses and advancing the nursing profession. As the first-ever LPN Director on the Florida Nurses Association Board of Directors, she is passionate about ensuring LPN voices and perspectives are represented in decisions that impact nurses and the patients they serve.

Heard has built much of her career in behavioral health, currently serving as a Care Coordinator specializing in Behavioral Health and Collaborative Care. She holds a Practical Nursing diploma from Keiser Career College, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Social Science from Bethune-Cookman University, and a Master of Science in Psychology from Walden University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree.

Through her leadership and advocacy, Heard is committed to helping LPNs feel seen, supported, connected, and empowered while strengthening their role within the nursing profession.

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Florida Nurses Association

Florida Center for Nursing

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The Florida Center for Nursing

The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse

The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.

The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.