Beyond Nurse Residency

Welcome to a very special episode of The Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast! 🎉

Today, we are celebrating a monumental milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. Over the past decade, this program has been a cornerstone in the journey of countless new nurses, providing them with the support, education, and community they need to thrive in their careers.

From its humble beginnings in 2014, the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program has grown and evolved, embracing new technologies and innovative teaching methods to stay at the forefront of nursing education.

In today’s episode, we’ll take a trip down memory lane with two special guests who have been with us since the beginning. Brenda Tiefenthaler, the president of Spencer Hospital and a registered nurse, served on the statewide task force that worked on the development of the Iowa program back in 2012. We will also hear from Lori Forneris, who recently retired after 40 years in nursing. Lori has a passion for developing the rural nursing workforce and served as the chair of this task force.

In this episode, we will delve into the backstory of the vision behind the program, explore what went into developing its curriculum, highlight some of our most exciting changes, and discuss the impact our guests have seen as a result of this program.
GUESTS: Brenda Tiefenthaler, RN, MSN/MHA, is the president of Spencer Hospital. Prior to her role as president, Tiefenthaler served in several leadership roles at Spencer Hospital as she earned higher levels of responsibility over her career. She’s been an executive team member for the past 18 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Operations. Tiefenthaler was also a former director of Abben Cancer Center. Before joining Spencer Hospital, she worked in healthcare facilities in the metro-Omaha area, Ft. Dodge, and at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, specializing in oncology and organ transplants. Tiefenthaler holds master's degrees in Healthcare Administration and Nursing from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa, and an Associate of Nursing Degree from the College of St. Mary in Omaha. Tiefenthaler grew up on a family farm in Fonda, Iowa. Together, she and her husband, Jeff, have five children and seven grandchildren and reside in Spencer.
Lori Forneris, MS, RN, recently retired after 40 years. Her experience as a nurse included bedside nursing and leadership positions in rural settings, evidence-based practice, and education. Her passion for developing the rural nursing workforce is evident in her work developing an innovative online nurse residency program for new RN graduates.

Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.

In this podcast episode, host Nicole Weathers and guest Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, an experienced nursing leader and coach, discuss the challenges and opportunities in nurse residency programs. Rose brings her expertise in leader development within health systems and highlights the evolving landscape of the nursing workforce and workplace. They delve into the significance of nurse residency programs in supporting new graduate nurses amid the changing healthcare environment, increased patient volumes, and higher acuity. The conversation emphasizes the need for nurse leaders to adapt their coaching and support strategies to effectively guide new nurses in this dynamic environment. Rose's insights and practical strategies provide valuable guidance for nurse leaders and educators looking to enhance their support for new graduate nurses.
GUEST:
Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is known for helping current and future nursing leaders develop leadership and coaching skills. Rose is an emeritus professor at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University and currently serves as a faculty member in the Marian K Shaughnessy (Shawnessy) Nursing Leadership Academy at Case Western Reserve University. Before becoming a faculty member, she was a nurse leader with the Department of Veterans Affairs for 25 years at five medical centers. Rose edits a popular leadership blog, www.emergingrnleader.com, read by thousands of nurse leaders each week and is editor-in-chief of Nurse Leader, the official journal of the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She is a Gallup certified strengths coach and author of the books The Nurse Leader Coach: Become the Boss No One Wants to Leave and The Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership: Your Toolkit for Success and her newest book, Rebuilding Nursing Teams: Tactics for Working Better Together. She presents nationally on nursing leadership topics and conducts nurse leader coach workshops for frontline nurse leaders. Rose is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellowship Program. In 2020, she was selected by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for their Pioneering Spirit Award in recognition of her groundbreaking work in nurse leader development.
Rose O. Sherman | Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-sherman-aaa67510/
https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-Leader-Coach-Become-Wants/dp/173291270X
https://emergingrnleader.com/the-impact-of-social-determinants-of-work-health/
https://emergingrnleader.com/what-your-new-graduates-need-from-you/
https://emergingrnleader.com/new-social-determinants-of-work-health/

Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.

This episode examines the crucial intertwining of professional identity, leadership, and innovation in nursing. Dr. Lindell Joseph shares insights on how societal influences and work environments can significantly shape a nurse's professional identity while advocating for an empowered and reflective nursing workforce.
• Discussion on the importance of professional identity formation
• Exploration of societal perceptions and media portrayals of nursing
• Emphasis on the pivotal role of nursing leadership in professional growth
• Insights on how to foster innovation and challenge the status quo
• Importance of reflective practice and lifelong learning
GUEST: Dr. M. Lindell Joseph, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAONL

Dr. Joseph is passionate about advancing nursing leadership and innovativeness through thought leadership, research methods, and extensive publications. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Leader, the Official Journal of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, a Clinical Professor, and the Director of DNP & MSN in Health Systems: Administration/Executive Leadership Programs at the University of Iowa College of Nursing.
From 2019-2024, Dr. Joseph served on the Advisory Council of the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing (ISPIN). In that role, she co-led the development of the Conceptual Model for Professional Identity in Nursing and chaired the committee Nurse as Leader. An outcome of this committee is a position statement titled “A Call for Dialogue to Advance the Concept of Nurses as Leaders within the Profession and the Public.” The American Nurses Association recently endorsed the paper. She was appointed to lead a future workgroup, The Public and Professional Identity in Nursing.
She is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and participates in the Building Health Care System Expert Panel and the Nursing Theory-Guided Expert Panel. She is also a fellow in the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. Dr. Joseph’s other areas of expertise are leadership effectiveness, innovativeness across academia and practice (IA-APHPS), and the General Effectiveness Multilevel Theory for Shared Governance (GEMS). Lastly, she co-edited the seventh edition of Leadership and Nursing Care Management.

Professional Identity in Nursing Conceptual Model

Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.

Welcome to a special Nurses Week episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast! In this episode, we celebrate the incredible Power of NursesTM, the heart and soul of healthcare. Hear from three program coordinators and their residents who utilize our all-online option, sharing their experiences and insights into our residency program.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Family Health West Fruita, CO

Ashley Veik, RN
Current IONRP resident - April 2024 Cohort
Ashley Veik is an RN working at a critical access hospital. She has been out of nursing school for over a year. Before graduating with her bachelor's in nursing, she worked as an LPN for a year in long-term care and as a CNA for five years.
Jesse Moore, RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Jesse Moore was born and raised in Wyoming. He obtained his first undergraduate degree from Colorado Mesa University and subsequently earned a second and a graduate degree from the University of Wyoming. Jesse has worked in health care for the last 20 years, between his time in EMS and as a nurse. He is a board-certified emergency nurse who works routinely in the critical access ED.
Floyd Valley Healthcare Le Mars, IA
IONRP News articles: Article 1, Article 2

Grace Schurr, BSN, RN
Current IONRP resident - April 2024 Cohort
Grace Schurr graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in biology in May 2022. She furthered her education and graduated from St. Luke’s College from their ABSN program in December 2023. Grace started as a nurse at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, Iowa, in January 2024. She works mainly in the emergency department and is now learning labor and delivery.
Marlys Van Otterloo, BSN, RN, NPD-BC
Education Manager
Marlys Van Otterloo, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, is the education manager at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA. Most of her 30+ years as an RN have been in the education and professional development role. She holds a certification in Nursing Professional Development, is an adjunct instructor at a local community college, and will begin teaching medical terminology to high school students in the fall. Marlys assists in workforce development through student placement at all levels. She has found her career in education highly rewarding as she can promote her belief in lifelong learning.
TRU Community Care Lafayette, CO
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Katrina Hess, RN, BSN
Current IONRP resident - July 2024 Cohort
Katrina Hess graduated with her ADN in May 2024 and again in December 2024 with her BSN. She went into her educational journey knowing she wanted to specialize in hospice. Upon graduating, Katrina was informed that TRU Community Care had a new graduate program and knew she wanted to be part of it. Being a new graduate in specialty care is rare, but she feels completely in her element. She has found tremendous success with the training from TRU Community Care and the IONRP.
Rachel Stackhouse
Clinical Education Supervisor
Rachel Stackhouse, RN, BSN, is the Clinical Education Supervisor for TRU Community Care. With 8 years of experience in hospice and 12 years of nursing practice focused on elder and dementia care, she seeks to empower and educate nurses in providing exemplary care.

Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.

Navigating the transition from nursing student to practicing nurse involves overcoming significant challenges, specifically during initial employment periods marked by transition shock and crisis. Insights from Dr. Judy Duchscher emphasize the need for structured support, theoretical frameworks, and fostering mentorship relationships to effectively guide new graduates through these critical phases.
- Understanding the purpose and structure of nurse residency programs
- Differentiating between transition shock and transition crisis
- The importance of mentorship and support for new graduates
- Recognizing the emotional and psychosocial needs during different stages
- The value of peer mentorship and initiatives like Storm Chaser
- Addressing the need for theoretical frameworks in residency programs
GUEST: Dr. Judy Boychuk Duchscher's lifelong passion has been exploring the professional role transition of new graduate nurses. Her encounter with Dr. Marlene Kramer spurred her to make strides in this area. Over the past twenty-five (25) years, she has engaged in extensive research to shed light on the professional role transition of new graduate nurses, an aspect of nursing that can easily be overlooked.
Her nursing career commenced in 1979 after graduating with a diploma in nursing with an initial focus on growing her expertise in providing direct care in high-acuity care settings. Her credentials include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing from the University of Manitoba, a Diploma in Cardiovascular Nursing from Stanford University, a Clinical Transplant Coordinator Diploma from Johns Hopkins, a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nursing, a Post-RN Baccalaureate and Master's degree in nursing from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD from the University of Alberta among many others.
She has earned recognition within the nursing community for her numerous contributions to the advancement of the profession particularly in supporting new nurses' professional role transition. Presently, she serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing, the Director of Nursing The FutureTM (NTF), and the Principal Investigator on a 4-year (2023-2027) Health Canada grant to evaluate the Canadian National Nurse Residency Program. Through these roles, Dr. Duchscher continues to display her unwavering commitment to supporting and educating new nurses and bridging the gap between undergraduate nursing education and professional practice.
https://nursingthefuture.ca/

Supporting nurses is our priority. Visit https://nursing.uiowa.edu/ionrp to explore our resources for new graduate nurses and beyond.