This episode marks the second part of our two-part series on Reimaging the Nursing Workforce: Opportunities for Growth in PA. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Deborah Gardiner, diving deeper into the workings of the Nurse Residency Collaborative.
Deb, a true expert in the field, explains how these residency programs are structured to support and guide new nurses through their early career stages. As the co-chair of the Workforce Coalition's Nurse Residency Collaborative and the Nurse Residency Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, she offers valuable insights drawn from her extensive experience.
In addition to her role with nurse residencies, Deb also serves as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist and Nurse Leader for the hospital's RISE program, which helps healthcare workers navigate the emotional toll of traumatic patient care experiences. Tune in for more on how these critical programs are shaping the future of nursing and supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals.
Deborah Gardiner MSN, RN CCCTM is the Nurse Residency Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been a nurse for 33 years specializing in surgery and trauma nursing. She served 15 years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in that specialty supporting and mentoring bedside nurses. Deborah is the Nursing Co-Lead of the RISE program at Thomas Jefferson University hospital Inc. which is a peer support program fostering the wellness and holistic health of health care providers. She is the co-chair of the Pennsylvania Nursing Workforce Coalition (PA-NWC) Steering Committee. She transitioned to Nursing Professional Development Specialist in 2021 and assumed the role of the Nurse Residency Coordinator in 2022. Deborah Gardiner
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