What this resource is, who it is for and how it should be used.

1. Introduction: What this resource is, who it is for and how it should be used.

What genuine community engagement IS and IS NOT.

3. Developing relationships: What genuine community engagement IS and IS NOT.

In this Nursing World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Felesia Bowen, president-elect of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), discusses the evolving role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in healthcare, and emphasizes the importance of NPs in health promotion and policy. She highlights the need for a national standardized scope of practice for NPs and advocates for increased diversity in the nursing workforce to address health and educational disparities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe the nurse practitioner's role within healthcare
- Explain how current legislative and regulatory issues in the United States impact the nurse practitioner role
- Discuss NAPNAP’s plan to support health equity and expand global partnerships
- Describe ways to diversify and support the nursing workforce to reduce health disparities

AUTHORS
Felesia Bowen, PhD, DNP, PPCNP-BC, FADLN, FAAN
President-elect of NAPNAP, 2024-2027
Professor and Associate Dean for Access and Engagement
University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Julia McSweeney, MSN, RN, CPNP
Senior Director of Advanced Nursing Practice
Boston Children’s Hospital

DATE
January 20, 2025.

TRANSCRIPT
https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/ksm5qr297mrv3j8fkm7x6mtj/011624_NWSP_Bowen_The_Role_of_Nurse_Practitioners_in_Healthcare_and_Policy

Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children’s Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu

CITATION
Bowen FR, ﻿Marcley S, ﻿DeGrazia M, McSweeney JE﻿. The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare and Policy 01/2025. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/the-role-of-nurse-practitioners-in-healthcare-and-policy-by-f-bowen-openpediatrics.

The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare and Policy by F. Bowen | OPENPediatrics

Tune in and hear from four UWM Honors students reflecting on experiential learning in three different organizations on the Near South Side of Milwaukee. These students--Jake, Wolfgang, Kaitline, and Gen--bring the contexts of their respective disciplines to bear on on their community embedded experiences. Hear how they make connections to architecture, computer science, nursing, and a double-major in psychology and sociology, while answering these questions:
05:20 - What drew you to this class? 
06:32 - What differentiates this kind of learning experience from a "traditional" classroom experience?
08:42 - What prompted you to make the connection between your experiences in the community and your own studies for your major?
10:04 - How has your concept of community evolved as a result of this experience?
11:59 - How has this experience shaped your sense of place in the city of Milwaukee?
13:27 - How has this experience shaped the kind of professional you want to be?
16:38 - What do you feel the communities you worked with have given to you?
19:30 - How can instructors make this kind of learning more attractive to students?
23:01 - How can we make this kind of experiences more accessible to students across the university?

Community-Embedded Learning: The Student Perspective

In the heart of Newark, New Jersey, a city known for its resilience and vibrant community, emerges a figure whose dedication to public service and leadership has left an indelible mark. Omar Diaz, born in Belleville and raised in Newark, exemplifies the spirit of commitment and excellence that drives community progress. Leadership is a quality that transforms vision into reality. True leaders possess the ability to inspire, guide, and elevate those around them. One such exemplary figure is Omar Diaz Newark NJ, a leader whose impact has been felt across different spheres of business, community engagement, and professional development. His journey showcases what it means to lead with integrity, determination, and an unwavering commitment to success.

Leadership in Action: The Inspiring Journey of Omar Diaz, Newark NJ​

Throughout 2024, the city of Ann Arbor celebrated its 200th anniversary with community events, festivals, and art displays that highlighted its rich culture and history. To cap off the celebrations, in December 2024 the EMU Center for Oral History Research invited community members to Skyline High School to share what makes Ann Arbor special. In this interview, Odile Hugnot-Haber talks about her journey to Ann Arbor, the importance of community activism and engagement, and how the city can start to make a change in the world.

Odile Hugnot-Haber, Interview, 2024

For this episode, I spoke with Kevin Monahan, General Manager at ESPC, on how major tech events like ESPC drive year-round community engagement by adapting to evolving technologies, expanding focus areas, and creating lasting content beyond the conference stage.

You can find more information about my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2025/05/collabtalk-podcast-episode-173-with-kevin-monahan/

Episode 173 | Driving Year-Round Community Engagement in Tech with Kevin Monahan

Welcome to AI with Shaily! 🎉 I’m Shailendra Kumar, your guide into the exciting world where AI meets social media creativity. Today, we’re exploring some of the hottest trends that are transforming how we connect, create, and engage online. Whether you’re scrolling TikTok or planning your next post, there’s a lot to discover! 📱✨

Let me kick things off with a cool story. A friend of mine, a budding musician, recently found an amazing AI vocal remover tool. 🎤 Imagine wanting to sing your heart out without the original vocals getting in the way—this AI tech strips vocals from any track, letting you create your own karaoke versions or remix beats effortlessly. 🎶 This kind of tool shows how generative AI is no longer just for tech experts but is empowering everyone to elevate their content creation game.

Generative AI is now central to social media content creation. From AI-generated images and videos to smart writing assistants like Claude AI, creators and brands are boosting their creativity and efficiency. 🤖💡 Claude AI, for example, helps refine messages and spark fresh ideas, making it a powerful sidekick for influencers and brands aiming to keep their audience engaged and inspired.

But AI’s influence doesn’t stop at content creation. Social media platforms are pushing for more interactive and immersive experiences—think interactive stories, live streams, and engaging formats that invite audiences to participate actively instead of just watching passively. 🎥👥 This shift from “post and hope” to “partner and engage” is opening doors to authentic connections and richer interactions.

Brands are also tuning into social listening, which means analyzing what people say and feel across platforms to better serve their communities and build trust. 🗣️💬 It’s like having a real-time conversation powered by data, helping brands catch the vibe and needs of their audience instantly.

Now, here’s something fun and unique: special social media days are becoming key moments for community-driven and cause-focused content. 🌍❤️ For example, “Visit Your Relatives Day” on May 18 encourages sharing heartfelt family moments, while “Love A Tree Day” on May 16 inspires eco-friendly posts and sustainable action. And don’t forget “World Cocktail Day” on May 13—a perfect chance for brands to engage creatively with virtual happy hours and recipe sharing! 🍹🌳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Before we finish, here’s a bonus tip: use AI tools like the vocal remover or Claude AI not just to speed up content creation but to experiment boldly. 🎨 Mix different formats, interact live with your followers, or build mini-campaigns around these quirky social media days. It’s these creative leaps that often lead to the biggest wins and most memorable content.

I’ll leave you with a powerful thought from Sundar Pichai: “AI is one of the most important things humanity is working on—like electricity or fire.” 🔥 Social media is where that fire ignites daily with creativity and connection.

You’re tuned into AI with Shaily—don’t forget to follow me on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for more AI insights and fresh trends. 📲 Hit subscribe if you enjoyed this episode, and share your thoughts on how AI is changing your social media world—I’d love to hear from you! 💬

Until next time, keep creating, keep innovating, and stay curious! 🚀✨

AI with Shaily: How AI is Revolutionizing Social Media Creativity and Connection

Podcast: Behaviour Change in Transport – Conversations with Liz Ampt and Professor David Hensher

Hosted by David Brown

In this two-part episode, we explore the critical but often overlooked question in transport planning: not just what people do, but why they do it. Our guests, Dr Liz Ampt and Professor David Hensher, have each made major contributions to understanding behaviour change and its role in shaping more effective, sustainable, and humane transport systems.

Part 1 – Liz Ampt: Voluntary Behaviour Change

Liz Ampt challenges the top-down nature of many transport programs—like road safety and active travel—that assume experts know best. Instead, she promotes voluntary behaviour change through conversation, empathy, and individual empowerment. Her work shows that real and lasting change comes when people are invited to reflect on their routines, frustrations, and aspirations—and then supported to discover their own practical solutions.
Rather than leading with guilt or grand messaging, Ampt’s team asks deceptively simple but revealing questions like: “When was the last time you were in a car and wished you weren’t?” These moments open up powerful insights—from a mother missing her morning newspaper to a designer tired of finding parking—that lead to small, personal shifts like carpooling, walking, or rethinking routines. The approach, while labour-intensive, is often more effective than traditional marketing.
Ampt’s work began with transport surveys that moved beyond trip data to motivations and emotions. This foundation has guided successful behaviour-change initiatives in other areas too—like reducing water use and phosphorus pollution—using the same core method: respectful, open conversation.

Part 2 – David Hensher: Behavioural Insight and the Future of Mobility

Professor David Hensher, Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney, reflects on the foundational role Liz Ampt played in shaping Australian transport research—especially through the landmark 1981 Sydney Household Travel Survey. Her emphasis on understanding why people travel remains vital today, especially as planners navigate new technologies and uncertain futures.
Hensher warns that while AI and big data have value, they often lack the depth and context found in unit record data—detailed, confidential insights collected directly from individuals and households over time. These offer a richer understanding of behaviour and its triggers, especially when tracked longitudinally.
In his current work with ITS Australia, TMR Queensland, and the federal government, Hensher is developing a new survey that explores behavioural change through life events—like health issues, job changes, or family needs—rather than just distance or cost. He stresses that understanding motivations outside the transport silo (e.g. health, well-being, or working from home) is essential for planning meaningful, responsive mobility systems.
Hensher also argues for a shift from static annual surveys to frameworks that embrace uncertainty, test future scenarios, and capture perceptions. He calls for Australia to invest in long-term panel data (like the US labour force survey) to help track how attitudes and behaviours evolve—not just for comparison, but to inform bold, adaptable decisions.
Key Message:
True behavioural insight requires more than counting trips or adjusting fares. It means listening, asking better questions, and helping people arrive at their own solutions—whether in transport, health, or broader community life.

Liz Ampt and Prof David Hensher on Behaviour change

In this episode, Kevin Wall explores the three pillars of meaningful community engagement: listening, advising, and organizing. He highlights how each element plays a crucial role in fostering strong, inclusive communities. Listeners are encouraged to engage actively and collaboratively to empower their communities.

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Overdrive: Cars, Transport and Culture.

A weekly radio program featuring motoring & transport news from Australia & around the world, road tests, feature interviews & quirky stories.

David Brown is a respected motoring broadcaster heard online and across Australia on commercial, public and community radio.

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