The College Connection Podcast

In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Pat Parfrey. Don't miss this honest and open discussion with the CEO of NL Health Services on matters such as travel nurses, elements for an efficient and effective health care system, incivility amongst health care providers, the importance of health regulation. Check it out today!

The College Connection Podcast Presents: A Conversation with Dr. Pat Parfrey, CEO of NL Health Services.In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, our hosts sit down with Dr. Pat Parfrey, CEO of NL Health Services, for a conversation which highlights a career spanning medicine, research, and public policy. We dive into how his journey led him to the helm of the province’s largest public organizations, NLHS. Dr. Parfrey brings a wealth of insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our health care system today and shares his thoughts on the evolving role of NLHS, the impacts of the social determinants of health, and how the NL Health Accord can reimagine the future of health care in our province.Stay tuned to this platform for Part 2 on Tuesday, April 22nd, where we go deeper into a strategic vision for lasting change.

SEASON 5 PREMIERE !! MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: In December of 2024, the Nursing Act was passed in the House of Assembly. This legislation paves the way for The College of Registered Nurses and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses to merge into one entity. The NL College of Nurses, will soon become the largest health care regulator in the province. Our guests for the Season 5 are Lynn Power, Executive Director of the College of Registered Nurses and Wanda Wadman, the CEO and Registrar of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses to discuss this major announcement.

This special episode of the podcast is all about renewal! Get first hand answers and commentary related to renewing your license in Alinity. Podcast host and nursing consultant Kelly Kean chats with Brad Walsh and Julie Wells as they navigate the Alinity platform and cover a wide-range of topics and FAQs that all RNs and NPs will need to know. Audiences who listen to audio only are encouraged to visit the College YouTube channel for step-by-step video instructions.

The College of Registered Nurses (as with most regulatory bodies) can sometimes get confused with an association, advocacy group, or even a union, but the College (regulator) has a role that is vitally important to professionals and the public! In this episode, we speak with Ms. Melanie Venables with the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom to discuss: What is Regulation? For more info on the Professional Standards Authority visit https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/about-us

PART III (finale): You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE! All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.caFind out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted. 

PART II: You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE! All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.caFind out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted. 

You Ask, We Answer! The College Connection Podcast Presents: ASK PRACTICE! All New! Ask Practice is series of three episodes which features our College practice consultants, Kelly Kean and Michelle Carpenter answering various questions submitted from RNs and NPs. In Part I, II, and III you’ll get to hear a wide variety of questions on a multitude of different topics that have been submitted to communications@crnnl.caFind out what NPs and RNs want to know and the answers to questions which may surprise you. If you have questions or would like to submit a question for any future Ask Practice episodes, email communications@crnnl.ca. The College will not publish the name of the individual submitting the question and makes every attempt to answer all questions submitted. 

The College Connection Podcast is BACK for season 4! This all new episode features a conversation with Michael Morris, an NP in specialized practice. Our practice team chats with Michael about his background, his role as a Nurse Practitioner, and his work on the Council of the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.