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
Nicolette Fiore-Lopez - Chief Nursing Officer, St. Charles Hospital (Catholic Health)
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In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Long sits down with Nicolette Fiore-Lopez, PhD, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer at St. Charles Hospital, part of Catholic Health in Long Island, New York.
Nicolette shares her leadership journey - from unexpected beginnings in nursing to more than two decades of executive leadership. She reflects on the mentors and professional organizations that shaped her growth, discusses how she stays grounded amid the isolation that can come with senior leadership, and offers thoughtful advice for nurses at every stage of their careers.
This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, humility, and perspective for emerging nurse leaders and seasoned executives alike.