Who said leadership couldn’t be fun? This podcast transforms your ETSU nursing leadership textbook into an adventure, with every episode featuring a fresh and playful theme. From tackling tough concepts to simplifying key strategies, I’ll cut the fluff and focus on what matters most, making leadership feel manageable, memorable, and exciting. Whether it’s a culinary twist, a superhero showdown, or a road trip to success, each theme brings energy and creativity to your study time. Leadership is serious business—but who says we can’t have a little fun along the way?
This episode is all about communication in nursing. Good communication helps us, our patients, and our working environment. This content is based on Yoder’s Leadership and Management in Nursing 9th Edition Chapter 8.
24 Feb 2026
GPS For Nursing (Keep that License!)
This episode is a roadtrip in nursing. We’re using our nursing GPS to navigate the sometimes bumpy road full of legal and ethical issues. Based on Yoder’s Leadership and Management in Nursing 9th Edition Chapter 3.
5 Mar 2025
The Great Nurse Leader Bake-Off
This episode is based on Yoder's Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th edition Chapter 24. I hope you've watched The Great British Bake-Off because that is where we're going! Grab your spatula- I mean, stethoscope!
4 Mar 2025
Nursing Careers as Reality TV Shows
The content for this episode comes from Yoder's Nursing and Managing in Nursing 8th edition Chapter 23. Let's have crazy careers! LOL
4 Mar 2025
New Nurse Starter Pack
The content for this episode comes from Yoder's Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th edition, Chapter 22. What will YOU need to be successful in nursing?
26 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious
Let's have some fun with AI in healthcare! The content for this podcast is based on Yoder's Leading and Managing in Nursing Chapter 18.
26 Feb 2025
Keeping Up With the Kardiomonitors
We're going Kardashian-style today! This episode's content is based on Yoder's Leading and Managing in Nursing chapter 17. Here comes the drama!
26 Feb 2025
The Courtroom of Healthcare Justice
Today's podcast is based on content from Yoder's Leading and Managing in Nursing. Let's have a little fun Judge Judy style!
19 Feb 2025
Managing Personal and Personnel Problems--GOT Edition
This episode content comes from Yoder's Leadership and Management Chapter 21.
19 Feb 2025
Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff--The Squid Game Edition
Today's podcast material comes from Yoder's Leadership and Management Chapter 20. Let's have fun with a little Squid Game!
19 Feb 2025
Managing Cost and Budgets--The South Park Edition
Content for this podcast comes from Yoder's Leadership and Management Chapter 19. I apologize--in the podcast, I said chapter 9, It's kind of a dry subject, so let's have a little fun with it!
19 Feb 2025
Commanding the Chaos- Disaster Relief
Content for this podcast is from Yoder's Leadership and Management Chapter 11. Sometimes nursing can feel like you're dealing with a major disaster. How do you navigate it?
19 Feb 2025
Nursing Survivor-Navigating the Healthcare Jungle
Content is based on Yoder's Leadership and Management chapter 5. Welcome to the jungle!
17 Jan 2025
Delegation Diner
In this episode, we're going to a good old-fashioned diner to learn all about delegation! This episode includes information from Chapter 14, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.
ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):
For your take-home task, imagine you’re running your own diner (or nursing assignment). Think about a typical rush hour (or crazy-busy day), and write down:
One task you’d delegate to each team member.
How you’d communicate it clearly.
How you’d check in to make sure it’s done right.
Spend five minutes on this—it’s a fun way to practice delegation without the pressure of pancakes burning in the background.
Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.
17 Jan 2025
Problem Solving: Escape Room Adventure
In this first episode, we're going to Dollywood! This episode includes information from Chapter 13, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.
ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):
Design your own escape room scenario! Think of a common nursing challenge and outline:
1. The problem your players must solve.
2. Three steps they’ll take to solve it.
3. One key skill they’ll practice.
Spend 5–10 minutes on this—it’s a fun way to connect creativity and critical thinking!
Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.
17 Jan 2025
Healthcare Organizations: A Dollywood Adventure
In this first episode, we're going to Dollywood! This episode includes information from Chapter 9, Leading and Managing in Nursing 8th Edition, Patricia S. Yoder-Wise; Susan Sportsman.
ETSU student assignment (optional but recommended):
Reflect on these questions:
1. Which local healthcare organization best serves its community, and why?
2. How would you redesign one part of a healthcare system?
3. What lessons can healthcare leaders learn from Dollywood about creating welcoming, patient-centered experiences?
Submit your answers to the week one pre-class dropbox. In the podcast, I say 100-200 words. Disregard the word count. This assignment is optional but recommended as preparation for in-class activities.
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