The Spartan Nurse Podcast presented by the Michigan State University College of Nursing

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode of The Spartan Nurse Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Mike Martell and Dr. Krista Reeves sit down with Dr. Eric Wallis, Senior VP & Chief Nurse Executive at Henry Ford Health, to discuss the powerful partnership between HFH and MSU College of Nursing. Dr. Wallis shares valuable career insights for future nurses, discusses the importance of workplace cultur

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode, we talk with Dr. Veronica Bernacchi, a health disparity scientist and nurse researcher, about how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact cancer outcomes. Bernacchi explains SDOH—factors like income, access to healthcare, and living conditions—and how they contribute to cancer disparities, especially in rural and underserved communities. We

SEND US FAN MAIL For those who don't know Dr. Rhonda Conner-Warren, she is a dedicated healthcare professional and educator with a deep focus on community health, health equity, and child development. Currently, Dr. Conner-Warren works as a Health Education Consultant at Focus: HOPE, where she provides physical assessments and monitors growth and development for children in the Cen

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode, we welcome Crista Reaves as the new co-host of The Spartan Nurse Podcast alongside Mike Martel. Crista, an experienced nurse educator and researcher, brings her expertise in clinical partnerships and nursing education. Tune in as they discuss her journey, the MSU College of Nursing, and the future of nursing education. #SpartanNursePodcast #Nursing

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode of the Spartan Nurse Podcast, Calli Harris discusses her journey from a Med-Surg nurse to a researcher focused on LGBTQ+ health disparities, particularly cancer prevention among bisexual individuals. She emphasizes the need for better education and awareness in nursing programs to improve care for LGBTQ+ patients. Harris highlights the challenges po

SEND US FAN MAIL Mike and Harley speak with Grace Wojcik, the Director of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) at Michigan State University. They discuss the resources and support that the GSCC provides for LGBTQIA2S+ students, including educational resources, fun events, and advocacy work. To learn more about the GSCC and resources it provides, please visit https://gscc.m

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SEND US FAN MAIL On this episode, Dr. Mike Martel and Harley Brown sit down with two students of Michigan State University's College of Nursing, Alli Walsh and Caleb Fraser. Both proudly showcased a day in the life of a Spartan Nurse via our Instagram “Takeovers.” Allí Walsh, a former BSN and first-year PhD student, works as a research assistant and hospital nurse on an inpati

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode of the Spartan Nurse podcast, Harley Brown and Dr. Mike Martel sit down with Camila Rios and Dr. Larissa Miller. Camila Rios is a first-year undergraduate student at Michigan State University from Chicago, Illinois. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants, she currently navigates the pre-nursing path. Camila has been volunteering at Rush Hospit

SEND US FAN MAIL Join Dr. Mike Martel and Harley Brown in an engaging interview with Dr. Leigh Small, who earned her master’s degree and PhD from the University of Rochester and is a pediatric nurse practitioner by training. She has a passion for high-quality healthcare, evidence-based practice, and the implementation of thought-provoking educational strategies challenging learne