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Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
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.
Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
Sharon Howe - Leading Through Crisis: Self-Care, Courage, and the Realities of Modern Nursing
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In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Chief Nursing Officer Sharon Howe shares her powerful journey from ICU bedside nurse to senior nurse leader - and the pivotal moments that shaped who she is today.
Sharon opens up about the unexpected push that launched her leadership career, the profound impact of managing a COVID ICU during the height of the pandemic, and the emotional toll leaders often carry in silence.
She discusses the isolation many new leaders face, the importance of building community, and the practical steps she took to stay grounded while supporting teams through unimaginable challenges.
Sharon also delivers one of the most important reminders for every nurse and nurse leader: taking care of yourself isn’t optional. It’s foundational to caring for others.
If you're in nursing or leadership - or on the path to becoming either—this episode offers wisdom you’ll return to again and again.
