In this episode of Elevate Care, Dr. Danielle McCamey discusses the critical role of mentorship in nursing, particularly for nurses of color. She emphasizes the importance of having multiple mentors, each serving different roles in one's career. Dr. McCamey also highlights the mission of DNPs of Color, an organization she founded to support nurses of color through networking, mentorship, and advocacy. The conversation explores strategies for finding mentors, being a good mentee, and creating inclusive environments in nursing.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Importance of Mentorship in Nursing
06:08 Diversity in Nursing and Mentorship
09:45 DNPs of Color: Mission and Impact
12:58 Finding and Being a Good Mentee
18:38 Creating Inclusive Environments in Nursing
20:26 Empowering Nurses as Leaders
ABOUT DR. MCCAMEY
Danielle K. McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, is a seasoned critical care clinician and visionary leader committed to advancing inclusion and belonging in nursing. As the founder of DNPs of Color, she established a global platform that empowers nurses of color through networking, mentorship, and advocacy. Her work through DNPs of Color has increased diverse representation in doctoral nursing practice, catalyzing a transformative shift within the profession. McCamey's leadership extends beyond DNPs of Color. As the co-creator of the Doctoral Nurses Collaborative, she united DNP- and PhD-prepared nurses across her healthcare system, providing invaluable mentorship, promoting evidence-based practice, and amplifying nursing scholarship. She is the assistant dean for strategic partnerships at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she leads initiatives to cultivate and fortify relationships with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community partners. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond nursing. As a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, she earned numerous accolades and was honored as a Distinguished CHEST Educator for her exceptional contributions to education and critical care. Her influence reaches beyond her professional achievements. She is a highly sought-after speaker and mentor, renowned for her inspirational and motivational insights. McCamey's transformative leadership and pioneering spirit continue to advance the nursing profession
Connect with Dr. McCamey https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccamey/
ABOUT KERRY
Kerry Perez leads the design and development of enterprise strategy in addition to overseeing Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Creative Services.
Ms. Perez joined AMN Healthcare in 2007 and has held various roles during her tenure, including recruitment, marketing, innovation, strategy, and M&A. She most recently served as the company’s Vice President of Enterprise Strategy. She also stood up AMN Healthcare's Diligence and Integration Management Office, which led the strategic and functional integration of new acquisitions to drive synergy. She was named among Staffing Industry Analyst’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2021, and she hosts the AMN Healthcare podcast, Elevate Care.
Ms. Perez maintains the guiding principles of being customer obsessed, thinking big and delivering results. She has a passion for mentoring emerging leaders and building effective teams.
Ms. Perez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California at Santa Barbara. For more than four years, she has served on the board of Dallas-based nonprofit, CitySquare, which focuses on fighting the causes and effects of poverty.
Connect with Kerry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrycperez/
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Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Learn more about the show here.
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