Dr. Debora Burger is an RN and PhD. She practices as a clinical nurse and a nurse researcher. She shares her extensive journey in nursing and research, highlighting her experiences in both South Africa and the United States. She discusses the importance of teamwork in research and innovative solutions for patient engagement.

Dr. Burger shares her fascinating research that has improved access to care and patient outcomes in pediatric cardiology.

She emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in nursing research, underlining the value of everyone’s unique viewpoint. She also provides insights into the differences in nursing education and practice between South Africa and the US and offers advice for aspiring nurse researchers.

00:00Introduction and Background

02:23Research at the Bedside: Tools for Communication and Patient Outcomes

06:23Improving Care Transitions for Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

10:48The Impact of Research: All Patients Still in Care

15:00Designing Healthcare Systems for Patients, Not Workers

17:36The Power of Asking Questions and Seeking Diverse Perspectives

21:07Starting Small: Simple Observational Studies for Practice Changes

26:14Contrasting Nursing Practices

28:01The Autonomy and Respect of Nurses

30:25Differences in Resources and Education

31:22Ambulatory Care Nursing

34:11The Challenge of Burnout in Nursing

39:13Pursuing a PhD or DNP: Considerations and Barriers