Summary
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.
Things You’ll Learn
- Why managing stress isn’t just about the response – it’s about recovery
- How to build individual and team capacity before stress takes over
- A simple way to start culture change with your team (hint: it involves food!)
- The concept of “commonality” and how shared meals build trust and teamwork
- How nurse leaders can use data to support well-being efforts
- Why every nurse needs a glimmer list – and how to make yours
Resources & Links
- Connect with Dr. Simmy King on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simmy-king-dnp-mba-faan-6b068745
- Email Simmy: [email protected]
- Download: 33 Scripts to Address Disruptive Behavior: healthyworkforceinstitute.com/33-ways-podcast
- Renee’s Book – Enough! Eradicating Bullying & Incivility: Get your copy
- Renee’s Book – Do No Harm Applies to Nurses Too!: Get your copy
- Eradicating Bullying & Incivility eLearning Program: Learn more
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