Nurse voices of Magnet

As a teen, Heather Bartlett lost her father suddenly—and an emergency department nurse became her anchor in the hardest moment of her life. Today, Heather is the nurse making that difference for others. In this episode, she reflects on what it truly means to see patients, hear what they’re not saying, and show up as an advocate when it matters most. Listen to a powerful reminder of the role nurses play in life’s most vulnerable moments.

Nurse informaticist and health tech founder Rachell Dumas is empowering patients within the healthcare system. In this episode, she shares how nurses are uniquely positioned to recognize where care breaks down—and how she designed HEARD to give patients the language, tools, and confidence to advocate for themselves in real time. Listen as Rachell reframes nurses as catalysts for meaningful system-level change.

From a small rural town in West Virginia to national nursing leadership, Anny Jenkins’s path into nursing was anything but linear. In this episode, she shares the moment that almost led her to leave the profession—and the powerful experience that changed everything. Listen as Anny reflects on belonging, representation, and why nurses are capable of far more than they’re often told—and how using your voice can change not just your career, but your community.

Nurse leader and entrepreneur Marguerite Rowell saw a persistent gap in healthcare firsthand: nurses stepping into leadership roles without the financial tools they’re expected to manage. She shares how that challenge inspired her to build NurseMath, a mobile app designed to put essential financial insights directly into the hands of other nurse leaders. Listen as Marguerite makes the case that nurses aren’t just caregivers—they are creators and problem-solvers shaping the future of healthcare.

Robyn Barriffe didn’t set out to become a nurse—but over two decades of leading health systems, she’s developed a clear philosophy: the organization itself is the patient. Robyn reflects on treating quality, engagement, and experience as vital signs, and how her work as a Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellow introduced a framework nurses have been missing. Listen as she shares how combining human-centered design with leadership training can help nurse leaders solve real problems from the inside out.

After nearly two decades in nursing—including leading her team through COVID‑19 to Magnet designation—Ama Mathewos knows what it takes to lead when it’s hardest. Ama reflects on emotionally intelligent leadership, self‑recognition, and why seeing yourself clearly as a nurse may be one of the most powerful tools in healthcare. Listen in to learn why supporting nurse leaders isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Jester Lloyd Bautista is a nurse educator whose work centers on developing and supporting future nurses. From teaching young nurses in the Philippines to leading a pathway program in the U.S., he has seen how helping one nurse think critically can create a ripple effect that impacts countless patients and families. In this episode, Jester reflects on building the support he once wished for and why serving as a role model for future nurses isn’t just leadership—it’s responsibility. Listen in to hear how investing in nurses can transform the profession from the inside out.

Former Division I athlete Jaden Dennis knows that no race—or shift—is won alone. In this episode, this ER nurse shares how lessons from track shaped his approach to nursing teamwork, where trust, timing, and quiet handoffs make all the difference. Listen as Jaden reflects on how strong nursing teams are built in small moments, why supporting one another matters most in high‑stakes care, and what it truly means to show up for your team when it counts.