Feedback: The Currency of Success, with Dr. Eva Ballard


With over ten years of researching virtual and online communication and feedback, Dr. Ballard has become a feedback pro and enthusiast. Dr. Ballard wants you to know that feedback can be pretty valuable. After all, you give and receive feedback in just about every aspect of your life: in your relationships with friends and family … Keep Reading

Attack Your Day! Before it Attacks You with Mark Woods – 5 Skills To Master To Get The Most Out Of Your Day


For over two decades, Mark has discussed and consulted with leaders and organizations on productivity, workflow management, strategy, work-life integration, and business development. He is the author of Attack Your Day! Before It Attacks You. Academic leader, and our host, Dr. Heather Frederick, began implementing Woods’ methods across her practice, and they have helped her … Keep Reading

Unleash Your Genius: Better Dissertations and Doctoral Projects in Less Time with Less Stress


Academic leader and podcast host Heather Frederick, Ph.D., believes a happy doctoral student doesn’t need to be an oxymoron. For over 20 years, Dr. Frederick has worked in doctorate programs teaching courses, mentoring student research, and training faculty. Her passion centers around the delivery and experience of graduate education.  This episode of Unleash Your Genius … Keep Reading

5 Tips for Taking Online Nursing Classes


Are you considering online nursing classes? You’re in luck! Technological advances have made it easy for students to complete online degree programs from anywhere in the world. In 2020, an estimated 84% of new undergraduate students enrolled in online degree programs. The unique flexibility that virtual classes offer has resulted in this significant increase in online … Keep Reading

6 Tips for a Successful DNP Project


A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree that prepares registered nurses to perform at the highest level of nursing practice. A significant part of the DNP program includes a project and practicum that allows doctoral candidates to implement an evidence-based practice change in a healthcare facility. Coming at a critical point in … Keep Reading

In Conversation: Dr. Kameko McGuire on Mental Health Awareness for BIPOC Nurses and Communities


Amid the pandemic, the mental health of healthcare professionals has been a great concern. The loss of patients and coworkers accompanied by long and stressful work hours and staffing issues exacerbates physical and mental exhaustion. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) healthcare professionals are underrepresented and disproportionately affected.  With the complicated state of race … Keep Reading

What Is Nurse Burnout and How Do I Manage It?


In my early nursing days, I worked in a neuro/trauma unit. I was so thrilled to be there that I swore to do everything in my power to be the best advocate for patient care. So like any other nurse, I spent the first 18 months of my career running on pure adrenaline. That was … Keep Reading

How to Manage and Reduce Nursing School Stress


With the competitiveness of nursing programs and applications, most students are excited when they finally start their nursing school journey. But between all of the exams, assignments, papers, simulation labs, and clinicals, many students wonder how they can succeed without completely stressing out in nursing school. Whether you’re an aspiring nurse in training or an … Keep Reading

FAQs: MSN Capstone


We know pursuing your MSN can be stressful, and we get a lot of questions about the MSN Capstone. Don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know. What is a Capstone project?  The Capstone is an individualized research project on a nursing topic of your professional or personal interest. Capstones provide you the opportunity to … Keep Reading