Ep. 55 - Inclusive Learning as a Disruptor: Redefining How Health Care Learns

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of inclusivity in health care education and its impact on learning and patient outcomes.

Health care inclusivity is more than a framework, it’s a daily practice that shapes learning, teamwork, and patient outcomes. In this episode of HPNA’s Palliative Perspective, Jill, Vanessa, and Jenn—longtime collaborators in nursing professional development and creators of Disruptor Diaries—explore what health care inclusivity truly means across education, clinical practice, and the workforce. Drawing from lived experience in cardiovascular, neuro-trauma ICU, emergency nursing, home health, and hospice and palliative care, the guests discuss inclusive and active learning environments, the importance of belonging, and how thoughtful, aware interactions can transform both professional development and patient care. They also share the “why” behind their self-published learning guide Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning, created to fill a critical gap in healthcare education during a complex political and organizational landscape. This conversation invites listeners of all roles to reflect: Am I creating an inclusive environment? What is important to this person? And why does inclusivity matter now more than ever? Jillian Russell, MSN, RN, NPDA-BC® Jillian is a…

People in this episode

Guests: Jillian Russell, Vanessa, Jenn

Topics covered

• health care inclusivity
• nursing professional development
• active learning environments
• patient outcomes
• professional growth
• education strategies

Keywords

• health care
• inclusivity
• nursing education
• professional development
• active learning
• patient care
• teamwork

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HPNA

Books & works: Healthcare Education: Strategies for Inclusive Learning

Places: cardiovascular, neuro-trauma ICU, emergency nursing, home health, hospice and palliative care

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