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Join nurse and healthcare leader Kimberly C. Long as she sits down with top nursing executives to uncover the defining moments that shaped their careers. In each 10-minute episode, guests share the challenges, breakthroughs, and insights that helped them grow as leaders. From inspiring team culture to improving patient care and navigating complex healthcare systems, Kimberly brings out practical lessons and actionable strategies that nursing leaders can apply every day. Whether you’re a seasoned CNO or an emerging leader, these conversations offer a front-row seat to the wisdom and experiences that drive success in nursing leadership.
Dr. Nancy Blake is a highly accomplished nurse scientist and retired Chief Nursing Officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center, with over 45 years of leadership experience in patient care services, clinical operations, and staff development. She has led hospitals through critical transformations, including pandemic response, Magnet designation, and workplace culture initiatives, while mentoring the next generation of nurse leaders.