Professional Identity and Leadership with Dr. Lindell Joseph

03/01/25 • 52 min

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

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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.

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Professional Identity in Nursing with Dr. Nelda Godfrey

In this episode, we explore the concept of professional identity in nursing with Dr. Nelda Godfrey. Dr. Godfrey shares her insights on how professional identity is formed through education, residency programs, and reflective practices. She discusses the importance of intentional support for new graduate nurses, the role of language in defining professional identity, and strategies for fostering growth and leadership. The episode also covers the impact of social media on nursing perceptions and future trends in integrating professional identity into nursing education. Dr. Godfrey's extensive experience and research provide valuable perspectives on helping nurses develop a strong professional identity to thrive in their careers.
GUEST: Nelda Godfrey, PhD, ACNS-BC, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is Professor and Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Department Chair for Family, Community and Health Systems at the University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS. A thought leader in nursing innovation and nursing education, Dr. Godfrey writes often on new care delivery models that can be influenced by a stronger emphasis on the nurse within—researching and developing strategies to create the whole person experience in nursing practice going forward. Her work with the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing is transforming the way nurses, health care professionals, and society understand what it means to “think, act, and feel like a nurse.” This work offers new language and knowledge for the journey—helping nurses heal, flourish, and expertly care for others.
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Nurse Innovators Transforming Healthcare

Join us as we delve into the world of nurse-led innovation and discover how nurses are transforming healthcare through creativity and leadership. In this episode, Allie Hurt, MSN, RN, and Molly Kucera, MBAHC, RN, BSN, BS, CNAMB(E), CNOR, share their experiences and insights into the Nurse Innovators Program at the University of Iowa.

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Tune in to learn about nurse-led solutions and how you can support these innovative efforts in your organization.

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Allie Hurt, MSN, RN
Nurse Innovator Liaison, UI Ventures | Office of Innovation
Staff Nurse-MICU, Intensive and Specialty Services Division | Department of Nursing

Through her role with the Nurse Innovators Program, Allie provides support to nurses at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, as well as across the state of Iowa. She assists nurses with identifying, developing, and nurturing innovative ideas from concept to prototype across the widely diverse field of nursing. Prior to joining UI Ventures, Allie spent six years as an inpatient nurse working on both the Burn ICU/Trauma Intermediate Unit, as well as the last four years in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. She also maintains membership in the STAR (Skin Team Advocate and Resource) shared governance committee. Allie received her ADN from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA, and her BSN and MSN from Western Governors University.

Learn more about the Nurse Innovators Program

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Molly Kucera, MBAHC, RN, BSN, BS, CNAMB(E), CNOR

Associate Director, Ambulatory Surgery Center, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

With over two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare management, Molly has a proven track record in peri-operative management, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives. She holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Iowa. Molly is actively involved in various professional organizations and committees, including the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. She is dedicated to innovation and leadership in nursing.

Email: [email protected]

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

Beyond Nurse Residency - Professional Identity and Leadership with Dr. Lindell Joseph

Transcript

Nicole Weathers: 0:02
You're listening to the Beyond Nurse Residency podcast, an educational series where we interview experts on all topics related to the transition of new graduate nurses into practice and beyond. I'm your host, Nicole Weathers, Director of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. Thanks for joining us. Let's jump in. Thanks for joining us, let's jump in.
Nicole Weathers: 0:26
Three years ago, I made the decision to return to school