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Nicole Colby MLS(ASCP)cm, SBBcm, SCcm is an accomplished laboratory professional who's passion for educating others has helped her make a lasting impact within the laboratory industry.
In this enlightening episode, Stephanie Whitehead chats with Nicole about her laboratory journey and how she is using her current role at COLA to help advocate and educate the laboratory community. Overall, this episode provides valuable insight into the laboratory industry and the important role that organizations, like COLA, and dedicated professionals, like Nicole, play in ensuring quality patient care.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
In this enlightening episode, Stephanie Whitehead chats with Nicole about her laboratory journey and how she is using her current role at COLA to help advocate and educate the laboratory community. Overall, this episode provides valuable insight into the laboratory industry and the important role that organizations, like COLA, and dedicated professionals, like Nicole, play in ensuring quality patient care.
Key topics discussed in this episode include:
- Nicole's background and how she got started in the laboratory industry
- Her work with COLA, a non-profit laboratory accreditation organization, and how the organization helps laboratories maintain quality and compliance in their operations
- The challenges facing the laboratory industry, including staffing shortages and increasing regulation, and how COLA is working to address these issues
- Advice for aspiring laboratory professionals and the importance of continuing education and networking opportunities in the field
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Connect with Nicole using:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-colby-360240121
Email: ncolby@cola.org
COLA Resources:
Training & Development - COLA
COLA Academy
Connect with Nicole using:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-colby-360240121
Email: ncolby@cola.org
COLA Resources:
Training & Development - COLA
COLA Academy
Special Gues Bio:
After graduating from the University of Kansas, Nicole accepted a position as a lab tech at York Hospital in York, Maine. During the twelve years at York Hospital, she filled the role of Chemistry Specialist and learned about the various regulations in the laboratory field. As her knowledge grew, she realized her passion for educating others in her field So In 2017, she left the hospital laboratory for COLA where she worked as a surveyor, improving the quality of laboratories and the skills of those she meets. Currently, she is filling the role of Technical Training Specialist, and is responsible for the education of all COLA Technical Staff, as well as assisting with the creation of tools to educate laboratorians as a whole.
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After graduating from the University of Kansas, Nicole accepted a position as a lab tech at York Hospital in York, Maine. During the twelve years at York Hospital, she filled the role of Chemistry Specialist and learned about the various regulations in the laboratory field. As her knowledge grew, she realized her passion for educating others in her field So In 2017, she left the hospital laboratory for COLA where she worked as a surveyor, improving the quality of laboratories and the skills of those she meets. Currently, she is filling the role of Technical Training Specialist, and is responsible for the education of all COLA Technical Staff, as well as assisting with the creation of tools to educate laboratorians as a whole.
Connect with Stephanie Whitehead
To connect with Stephanie for more on this and other leadership and personal development topics, click on the link above.
Join Team #eLABorate and connect with us!
Connect with us on LinkedIn: eLABorate Topics Group and give us your feedback!
Podcast Call to Action
We would love to feature YOU!!!
Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode: Video Review
Be an eLABorate Supporter!
1. Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform
2. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!
3. Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!
4. Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn
5. Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review
Be a Guest on our show!
If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.
Creators & Guests
Host
Stephanie Whitehead
Executive laboratory leader with a warm and friendly demeanor always! Skilled at conflict resolution. Team builder who is acutely attentive to internal and external customer needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. Track record of being an essential part of the management and laboratory team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success. Co-host for the internationally streamed laboratory podcast, eLABorate Topics. This weekly podcast shares messages related to laboratory and leadership. In addition to her career in laboratory medicine, Stephanie plays an active role in the local community through her involvement with organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Junior League of San Antonio and the Girl Scouts of America.
Guest
Nicole Colby MLS(ASCP)cm, SBBcm, SCcm
After graduating from the University of Kansas, Nicole accepted a position as a lab tech at York Hospital in York, Maine. During the twelve years at York Hospital, she filled the role of Chemistry Specialist and learned about the various regulations in the laboratory field. As her knowledge grew, she realized her passion for educating others in her field So In 2017, she left the hospital laboratory for COLA where she worked as a surveyor, improving the quality of laboratories and the skills of those she meets. Currently, she is filling the role of Technical Training Specialist, and is responsible for the education of all COLA Technical Staff, as well as assisting with the creation of tools to educate laboratorians as a whole.
What is eLABorate Topics?
Leadership and Technical Strategies for Medical Laboratory Professionals to excel inside and outside of the lab.