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In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson sits down with Dr. Simmy King, Chief Nursing Informatics and Education Officer at Children’s National Hospital, to talk about something we all need more of – recovery.
They go beyond the usual “self-care” chatter and dig into what it really means to recover from stress – not just respond to it. Dr. King shares practical strategies for building individual and team capacity, highlights how nurse leaders can use data to support staff well-being, and introduces the powerful concept of commonality – the intentional practice of eating together to strengthen team bonds and social capital.
Listeners will walk away with actionable ideas to support a healthier, more connected workforce culture.
About Dr. Simmy King
Dr. Simmy King is a nationally recognized expert in nursing informatics, education, and well-being. She serves as Chief Nursing Informatics and Education Officer at Children’s National Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Under her leadership, Children’s National became the first pediatric hospital in the world to receive the ANCC Well-being Excellence™ credential. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a relentless advocate for building cultures where both patients and clinicians thrive.
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A leading authority on creating healthy work cultures by eliminating bullying and incivility in healthcare, with 31+ years of clinical and executive experience. One of only 30 nurses worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation.
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