Episodes

May 27, 2025

The Evolution of Nursing Diagnoses

Episode Summary Tune into this episode of NANDAcast as Dr. Heather Herdman interviews Dr. Mary Ann Lavin, a pioneer in nursing informatics and one of the founders of NANDA International. They discuss the evolution of nursing ...
May 20, 2025

Navigating the Evolution of Nursing Diagnoses in an Age of AI

Episode Summary Tune into this episode of NANDAcast as Dr. Heather Herdman and Dr. Jane Flanagan explore the multifaceted role of nursing. They discuss the importance of holistic care, the evolution of nursing diagnoses, and ...
April 1, 2025

Nursing Diagnosis as a National Standard: Lessons from Mexico

Dr. Heather Herdman sits down with Dr. Hortensia Casteñada Hildago—nursing professor, author, and incoming president of NANDA International. Together, they explore the journey of advancing nursing diagnosis and clinical reas...
April 1, 2025

How Nursing Language Transforms Patient Outcomes

What if the way we teach and document nursing care is actually holding nurses back? In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Heather Herdman takes a critical look at the breakdown of the nursing process—from outdated education mode...
April 1, 2025

Nursing Diagnosis in Action: What Every Nurse Needs to Know | 002

Nursing diagnosis isn’t just terminology—it’s the key to professional autonomy, effective care, and interdisciplinary respect. In this episode, Dr. Heather Herdman welcomes Dr. Rita Gengo, inaugural scholar in the Marjorie Go...
April 1, 2025

Launching NANDAcast: A New Voice for Nurses Around the World

Welcome to the premiere episode of NANDAcast —a fresh, global conversation for nurses everywhere. Dr. Heather Herdman sits down with Dr. Camila Takao Lopes to explore the real meaning of nursing diagnosis and why clinical rea...
March 25, 2025

Empowering Nurses Through Knowledge: Welcome to the NANDAcast

Welcome to NANDAcast — the podcast that elevates nursing by exploring the power of language in care. Brought to you by NANDA International, this show dives into nursing diagnoses, standardized terminology, and how nurses' wor...