The Whole Nurse: Reimaging Nursing Through Innovation and Belonging
In this featured episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims speaks with Kathryn Shaffer, EdD, RN, Director of Innovation at Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Nursing, about her pioneering “Whole Nurse” model. This holistic framework integrates design thinking, belonging, and personal well-being to help nurses rediscover joy, creativity, and meaning in their work.
Shaffer shares how transforming nursing education and workplace culture can counter burnout, nurture innovation, and empower nurses as changemakers in global healthcare. Listeners will gain actionable insights on cultivating environments that value both professional growth and personal wellness—laying the foundation for a more resilient and future-ready nursing workforce.
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