Discover how Dr. Misty Wilkie, an Ojibwe nurse leader, is transforming nursing education by empowering Indigenous students and creating culturally responsive healthcare solutions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about diversity in nursing and inclusive mentorship.

Discover how nurse practitioner Amy Siple’s 30-year nursing career was nearly ended over a missed license renewal. Learn how licensing boards discipline nurses and what every nurse needs to know to protect their career.

In this episode of Don’t Eat Your Young, host Beth Quaas speaks with Connie Delaney—Dean of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing—on leading transformational change in healthcare. From honoring every nurse’s voice to pushing for policy shifts that empower nurse practitioners, Connie shares insights every nurse leader and future changemaker should hear. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, authenticity, and wisdom grounded in decades of impactful work in nursing, informatics, and interprofessional education.

Feeling tired, foggy, or low—even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In this episode of Don’t Eat Your Young, Dr. Beth Sanford shares the surprising, science-backed impact of vitamin D deficiency on nurses, students, and healthcare workers. Learn how your skin tone, location, shift schedule, and even your medications might be affecting your physical and cognitive health—and what to do about it.

Discover the story of Florence Nightingale like never before in this inspiring episode of Don't Eat Your Young. Author Melissa Pritchard reveals the radical reforms, leadership, and legacy that made Nightingale the original nursing GOAT—and how her life still shapes modern healthcare and nursing today.

In this episode, Megan Carter shares her journey from traditional nurse leadership to launching MC Healthcare Consulting after a life-changing sabbatical. Learn how she’s helping nurse leaders reclaim time, heal from burnout, and create healthy boundaries—all while transforming toxic work cultures from the inside out.

Nurses give their all to patient care, but who takes care of them? In this episode of Don't Eat Your Young, Maureen Metzger shares essential strategies for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being in the demanding world of nursing. Learn how to manage stress, set boundaries, and cultivate resilience for a sustainable and fulfilling career.

How do Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z approach nursing education, mentorship, and teamwork differently? In this episode of Don't Eat Your Young, host Beth Quaas sits down with Richard Wilson, CRNA and educator, to discuss how generational shifts impact healthcare learning, preceptorship, and professional development.

Season 5 of Don’t Eat Your Young is here, and big changes are ahead! This season, we’re diving into the most pressing topics in nursing—leadership, advocacy, burnout prevention, and the future of healthcare. Join host Beth Quaas as she explores powerful conversations with industry experts, sharing insights that empower nurses to thrive. Don’t miss this exciting new chapter!