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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.
Episodes
25 episodes
Garrett Chan – President & CEO, HealthImpact
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Garrett Chan to explore the future of nursing leadership, education, and workforce development. Garrett shares the defining moments tha...
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Joleen Lonigan – Associate Chief Nursing Officer & Executive Director, Patient Care Services, UC Davis Health
What does it really mean to lead with purpose in healthcare?On this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Joleen Lonigan to explore a leadership journey rooted in service, adaptability, ...
Wendi Thomas – Director of Patient Care Services, Shriners Children's Northern California
What does it really take to lead in healthcare when the pressure never stops?In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Wendi Thomas, Director of Patient Care Services and Nurse Execu...
Theresa Murphy - Chief Nursing Officer, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
What does strong nursing leadership look like in today’s healthcare environment?In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Theresa Murphy, Chief Nursing Officer at USC Verdugo Hills H...
Elaina McAdams - Chief Executive Officer, College and University Healthcare Education Consortium
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Elaina McAdams, CEO of the College and University Healthcare Education Consortium, to discuss her remarkable journey from CNA and trauma nurse to h...
Valerie Kaura - Associate Chief Nurse Officer, Redlands Community Hospital
What does it really take to grow into leadership while staying connected to your purpose?In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Valerie Kaura, Associate Chief Nurse Officer at Red...
Dr. Terri Lynn Hunter – Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort.In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Terri Lynn Hunter shares her journey from emergency nursing to executive leadership - and the pivotal moments that shaped who she is tod...
David Marshall – Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
What does it really mean to lead in healthcare without losing touch with patient care?In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Kimberly sits down with David Marshall, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executi...
Judie Boehmer – Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
What happens when you say yes to opportunities you’re not fully prepared for?In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Judie Boehmer, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hos...
Anne Marie Watkins, DNP – Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, UCI Health
Leadership in healthcare often moves at a relentless pace. But the best leaders know when it’s time to pause.In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Kimberly sits down with Dr. Anne Marie Watkins, Senior Vice...
Ben Farber – Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer, Eisenhower Health
In this mini episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Long speaks with Ben Farber, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Eisenhower Health.Ben shares the journey that took h...
Deborah Sober, MSN, MBA, RN – Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
In this episode of Pulse Check, host Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Deborah Sober, MSN, MBA, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Deborah shares her remarkable 31+ year journey at the h...
Jennifer Cord, MBA DNP NE BC – Chief Nursing Officer, Providence Mission Hospital
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Kimberly sits down with Jennifer Cord, Chief Nursing Officer at Providence Mission Hospital, to discuss her inspiring journey in nursing, leadership lessons from the pandemic, and ...
Dr. Nancy Blake – Nurse Scientist & Retired CNO, Los Angeles General Medical Center
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Nancy Blake, a distinguished nurse scientist and recently retired Chief Nursing Officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Blake reflec...
James Jackson – Chief Executive Officer, Alameda Health System
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with James Jackson, CEO of Alameda Health System, to discuss his 35-year journey in healthcare administration. From an unexpected pivot from clinical sc...
Dr. Joy White - Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center
On this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, we are honored to welcome Dr. Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. White shares her inspiring journey from a sing...
Carina Menjivar – Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Kimberly sits down with Carina Menjivar, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, to explore the journey of leadership in healthcare. Carina shares how...
Courtnay Caufield - Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Cottage Health
In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Courtnay Caufield, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Cottage Health, to explore leadership, resilience, and the human side of nursing. Courtnay shares her journey from f...
Karen Descent - Chief Nursing Officer, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Descent, Chief Nursing Officer at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, to explore her journey in nursing and leadership. Karen shares the pivotal moments that shaped he...
Nicolette Fiore-Lopez - Chief Nursing Officer, St. Charles Hospital (Catholic Health)
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 Islan...
Dr. Rendi Solis - Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Antelope Valley Medical Center
In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Rendi Solis, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Antelope Valley Medical Center, to explore what it truly means to lead with humility, purpose, and compassion i...
Karrie Powell, CEO of ATC Healthcare
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karrie Powell, CEO of ATC Healthcare, to explore her journey in healthcare leadership. Karrie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, th...
Cody Legler - Insights from a Nurse Leader’s Journey
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Cody Legler, Senior Vice President & System Chief Nursing Officer at Maimonides Health. Cody shares his journey from a hospital phlebotomist to...
Sharon Howe - Leading Through Crisis: Self-Care, Courage, and the Realities of Modern Nursing
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 ope...
Dr. Pat Patton on Leadership, Growth, and Emotional Intelligence in Nursing
In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Pat Patton, Chief Nurse Officer for Swedish Health System, to explore the journey of becoming a transformative leader in healthcare. Pat shares...