Episodes

  • Episode 54: Why One Graduate Chose Nursing Over Silicon Valley

    Episode 54: Why One Graduate Chose Nursing Over Silicon Valley
    Nov 20 2025
    Miguel Bustos Bismonte made a bold pivot —leaving a high-tech career at the center of innovation to pursue nursing. He wasn’t stepping away from progress; he was redefining it. Drawn to a field where science, systems thinking, and human connection intersect, he saw nursing as the next frontier for real-world impact. Now a Johns Hopkins School of Nursing graduate, Miguel applies the same analytical mindset that once shaped cutting-edge technology to the complexities of health care. His story, featured on the On The Pulse podcast, explores how nurses are expanding the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of care.
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    19 mins
  • The Resilient Nurse Episode 28: Changing the Narrative Around Nursing

    The Resilient Nurse Episode 28: Changing the Narrative Around Nursing
    Nov 10 2025
    This episode digs into the disconnect between the public’s perception of nursing and the reality of what nurses know, do, and shoulder every day. Guest Sarah DeGregorio, author the books "EARLY: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What it Teaches Us About Being Human" and "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and Its Power to Change Our World," shares insights from her reporting on nursing, including why nurses are often left out of media conversations, how this invisibility fuels moral distress, and what happens when stories that should be told never reach the public.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 53: Improving Support for Breastfeeding

    Episode 53: Improving Support for Breastfeeding
    Oct 30 2025
    In this episode of On the Pulse, Dr. Rodney discusses with Dr. Cecília Tomori the intricate dynamics of breastfeeding within the context of societal norms and healthcare. They delve into the impact of cultural expectations on breastfeeding practices, the role of media, and the importance of supportive environments for new parents. The conversation sheds light on how the narratives surrounding breastfeeding can influence personal choices and highlight the need for informed support during critical periods of parenthood. Access the full National Academies Report
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    31 mins
  • The Resilient Nurse Episode 27: Military Nurses

    The Resilient Nurse Episode 27: Military Nurses
    Oct 14 2025
    School of Nursing Associate Professor, Dr. Michelle Patch, and alumna, Dr. Alainna Crotty, have both served in the military as nurses. In this episode, they share what drew them to serve, the unique challenges of their roles, and what their experience has taught them.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 52: Celebrating 25 Years of The Urban Health Institute

    Episode 52: Celebrating 25 Years of The Urban Health Institute
    Sep 25 2025
    This year marks 25 years since the creation of the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute (UHI). To help recognize and celebrate this milestone, Dr. Lisa Cooper, MD, MPH, MACP, and UHI Director, joins the podcast to reflect on UHI’s legacy and what’s ahead as UHI continues its mission of advancing health equity locally and nationally. Links to UHI Resources: Baltimore Health Equity Impact Grants (BHEIG) Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Program (BNLP) Speakers Bureau Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award (HLMA) Social Determinants of Health Symposium (SDOH) Nobody Asked Me Campaign
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    22 mins
  • The Resilient Nurse Episode 26: Creating a Healthy Practice Environment

    The Resilient Nurse Episode 26: Creating a Healthy Practice Environment
    Sep 11 2025
    Dr. Sharon Pappas, Chief Nurse Executive at Emory Healthcare, returns to the podcast to discuss how creating a healthy practice environment fosters nurse retention.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 51: The Wrong Way to Confront Homelessness and What Works Instead

    Episode 51: The Wrong Way to Confront Homelessness and What Works Instead
    Aug 28 2025
    Criminalizing homelessness doesn’t solve it. In this episode, we talk with experts about why forced treatment and punishment fail—and what real solutions, like Housing First, actually look like.
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    30 mins
  • The Resilient Nurse Episode 25: Well-being Excellence

    The Resilient Nurse Episode 25: Well-being Excellence
    Aug 7 2025
    In this episode, Dr. Cynda Rushton sits down with Dr. Christine Pabico, Sr. Director of the Pathway to Excellence and Well-being Excellence Programs at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to talk about the incredible impact these programs have had on healthcare organizations. These programs provide evidence-based standards to evaluate and enhance well-being efforts. This credential builds upon ANCC's legacy of recognizing healthcare organizations that prioritize their workforce's well-being and foster a culture of safety and health. Learn more about the program: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/well-being-excellence/
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    17 mins