Podcast by Rachel Miles & Diedre Bricker
Beyond the Bedside
A podcast highlighting incredible stories of ordinary nurses achieving extraordinary results within the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) of AdventHealth
Beyond the Bedside
Latest episodes
31 August 2025
Behavioral Health with Heart at AdventHealth Porter
From deeply personal approaches to patient care to thoughtful advocacy for transgender individuals, this episode reveals how the Behavioral Health team at AdventHealth Porter meets patients where they are—on their hardest days—with empathy, respect, and unwavering support.
Featuring Jennifer Hayes, (MSN, RN, PMGT-BC, Nurse Manager), Jesseca Leutbecher (Mental Health Worker), and John Kiekhaefer (Crisis Assessment Specialist) from AdventHealth Porter Behavioral Health team.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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18 July 2025
AdventHealth Littleton ANCC Magnet Designation
On this episode of Beyond the Bedside we celebrate AdventHealth Littleton’s remarkable journey to achieving ANCC Magnet redesignation—hear firsthand how their nursing excellence and collaborative spirit continue to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality care!
Featuring Kelley Kovar, (DNP, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer) and Scott Barber (MSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of Nursing Services and Excellence Program) from AdventHealth Littleton.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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08 July 2025
AdventHealth Avista's Pathway to Excellence
Discover how AdventHealth Avista earned its prestigious redesignation as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence organization—an inspiring journey of nursing excellence and team dedication you won’t want to miss!
Featuring Nina Huffer, (MSN, RN, CNML, C-ONQS, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer) and Michael Darnell (MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Excellence Program Director) from AdventHealth Avista.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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19 May 2025
Beyond the Bedside: Publishing Qualitative Research
In this episode we delve into the transformative experience of nurse leaders who participated in a rejuvenating Nursing Leadership Retreat in the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth.
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05 May 2025
Beyond the Bedside: Passing Gas - Nitrous in the ED
In this episode we learn how two nurses implemented nitrous oxide to treat patient pain and anxiety in the emergency setting.
Billy Nolan, (RN), Clinical Nurse Coordinator, AdventHealth Southlands ED
Janet Caldwell (RN) Clinical Nurse, AdventHealth Southlands ED
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided by Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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04 April 2025
Beyond the Bedside: Reenergizing Nursing Leadership
In this episode we delve into the transformative experience of nurse leaders who participated in a rejuvenating Nursing Leadership Retreat in the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth.
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