In this episode of WellNURSE, we’re excited to welcome Vickie Leff, a clinical social worker and palliative care consultant with over 30 years of experience. Vickie has dedicated her career to advancing palliative and hospice care, holding leadership roles at Duke University Hospital and serving as Interim Executive Director at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). She is currently an adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and a mentor for the Zelda Foster Fellowship. Vickie’s work focuses on healthcare provider wellness, with a special emphasis on debriefing practices. Join us as we take a deep dive into the vital role debriefing plays in helping healthcare teams navigate and process challenging experiences, particularly in high-pressure environments.
CAPC Facilitator Training Manual:
https://www.capc.org/documents/download/929/
Webinar Series on Debriefing from Vickie Leff:
https://www.capc.org/events/recorded-webinars/part-1-learn-how-to-facilitate-well-being-debriefings-within-your-organization/
Attend a Regularly Scheduled Debriefing Session:
https://www.capc.org/events/virtual-office-hours/wellness-debriefings-open-talk-about-the-challenges-of-our-work/
Write to WellNURSE at wecare@uabmc.edu.
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Supporting nurses—personally and professionally—is essential for providing high-quality patient care. Nursing Conversations is a relaxed, engaging podcast created and produced by the WE CARE team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bringing together nurses from all backgrounds and generations to discuss the real challenges, triumphs, and evolving landscape of healthcare.
Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to today’s nurses, including career growth, leadership, advocacy, work-life balance, mental health, and professional development. Through insightful discussions, practical strategies, and expert perspectives, this podcast fosters a supportive community where nurses feel empowered, valued, and equipped to thrive—both at the bedside and beyond.