The AJN Podcast

Beth Wathen, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, and Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

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Beth Wathen explains why AACN launched its first public-facing campaign to advocate for nurses during the pandemic.
Host Sean Kennedy interviews outgoing AACN president Beth Wathen and incoming president Amanda Bettencourt about nursing challenges during the pandemic's second year. They discuss severe staffing shortages, burnout, educational gaps for new nurses, and AACN's increased advocacy efforts. Both leaders emphasize the urgent need for nurses to drive healthcare change and create a better future.

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A steady look at AACN's leadership shift, nurse strain, and a stronger advocacy voice.

Sean Kennedy treats the discussion as a leadership handoff for AACN in a rough stretch. Beth Woffin describes the organization working through COVID, nurse burnout, staffing strain, and a growing focus on well-being.

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You want a clear read on critical-care nursing leadership in a hard year.

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