Tennessee Oncology transitioned from a fragmented, clinic-specific education model to a centralized department focused on delivering consistent, evidence-based professional development across the organization. Over the course of a  year, the team built a strategic infrastructure, standardized orientation processes, and launched innovative training programs that empowered nearly 600 new team members—setting a new benchmark for excellence in nursing education and onboarding.

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Mandi Walker, DNP, RN, NPDA-BC, NEA-BC; Sarah Gibbons, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPN; and Danyel Germain, DNP, RN, CHSE, join host Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and special guest co-host Jesse Scapinello, MSN, RN, to explore how technology and leadership can empower nurses and transform practice.

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has released updated definitions of nursing and “a nurse,” recognizing nurses as leaders, educators, advocates, and clinicians with a foundation in ethics, science, and compassion. These definitions align with ANA’s national standards and reinforce Nursing Professional Development (NPD) as a vital specialty in global health. NPD practitioners are reminded of their role in driving lifelong learning and transformative change across all practice settings.