In this episode of Clinician Voice, host Dr. Robin Geiger welcomes internationally recognized nurse leader Dr. Adele Webb, PhD, RN, FAAN, Executive Dean for Capella University for a powerful and timely conversation. We explore the critical issues shaping today’s healthcare environment—including staffing shortages, workplace violence, and the bottlenecks limiting the nursing pipeline. Dr. Webb shares hope, clarity, and actionable strategies for nurses, students, faculty, academic leaders, and healthcare executives working to rebuild and sustain the profession.

With her global perspective and decades of leadership in nursing education and practice, Dr. Webb inspires listeners to reimagine what’s possible for the future of nursing—and the collaborative steps needed to get there.

On this episode of Clinician Voice, we welcome Dr. Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and CEO of the National League for Nursing, for real conversation about the past, present, and future of nursing education. From her beginnings as a bedside nurse to her role as a global leader, Dr. Malone reflects on the experiences that shaped her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Join host, Dr. Robin Geiger, as we connect with a visionary leader to hear about the current challenges facing nursing students and faculty, the role of education in preparing the next generation of nurses, and insights on leading in times of change.

In this powerful episode of Clinician Voice, Dr. Cynda Rushton—renowned bioethicist, professor, and author—joins us for a candid conversation on the ethical dimensions of nursing today. Together, we explore how nurses can tap into their inherent strength to navigate moral challenges, the value of realism in uncovering hard truths, and how systemic issues must be addressed with courage and clarity. Dr. Rushton shares her insights on what’s missing in nursing leadership and how ethical clarity, grounded presence, and advocacy are essential for the future of the profession. This is a must-listen for any nurse seeking to lead with integrity in an ever-complex healthcare landscape.