Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know In this episode, Jody Long, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, shares how she made her way from working as an ER nurse to the nursing leadership roles she has today. Her conversation with Frontline Nursing host, Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, ranges from using AI and technology to unburden bedside providers to advice for nurses looking to advance their careers. Jody Long has a long career in nursing since 1997, with more than 18 years of experience dedicated to Emergency Care setting and a Leadership role. Recently, Jody has transitioned to Clinical Innovation and Technology to bring awareness to the needs of the bedside providers for tools to deliver frictionless care. Jody has a Master of Science in Nursing, a Master's in Business-Healthcare Management, and a specialty certification as a Certified Emergency Nurse. She is an active member of the local and national chapters of ENA and ANA to improve nursing care and support the nursing profession. Her recent service to the community includes her appointment by the governor to serve on the Board of Nursing for the State of Florida, and she also participates in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing as well as the Commission for Nurse Reimbursement. Jody is committed to the improvement of nursing with the creation of safe, high-quality patient care practices. She is enthusiastic about process improvement and creating innovative changes to achieve better outcomes for both clinicians and patients. Jody inspires those she works with by keeping a positive attitude and building strong, transparent relationships with those she leads, mentors and befriends. Links Florida Board of Nursing National Council of State Boards of Nursing Commission for Nurse Reimbursement American Nurses Association (ANA) Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Florida Center for Nursing Subscribe to FCN’s newsletter Find us on social media Frontline Nursing podcast The Florida Center for Nursing The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce. The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
