The Heart of Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Connie Delaney

About this episode

Ben Wagner speaks with Dr. Connie Delaney about leadership in nursing and the challenges facing the profession.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner speaks with Dr. Connie Delaney, dean of the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, about the science, compassion, and leadership at the heart of nursing. Together, they discuss Dr. Delaney’s path into nursing and academia, the growing workforce challenges facing the profession, and how innovation—including artificial intelligence—can better support both clinicians and patients. They also explore the themes of her book, Leading ...

People in this episode

Host: Ben Wagner

Guest: Dr. Connie Delaney

Topics covered

• leadership
• nursing
• healthcare innovation
• artificial intelligence
• workforce challenges

Keywords

• nursing
• leadership
• healthcare
• artificial intelligence
• workforce challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Minnesota School of Nursing

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