REBROADCAST: Wands & Wellbeing; Wonderful Wisdom for Healthcare from the House of Pharmacy, with Dr. Debbie Byrd
June 19, 2025
Revisit this episode with us! This episode highlights a fascinating intersection between nursing and pharmacy on this episode of Voices From the Nursing Frontline. Dr. Debbie Byrd is the Dean of East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She is involved with the Nurse Narratives documentary project by Ballad Health and ETSU. In this interview, Dr. Christy Hall and Dr. Debbie Byrd discuss ways the College of Pharmacy is drawing students in and supporting them as they journey through the pharmacy program and remind us how important these areas of healthcare are to one another. Don't miss this uplifting interview!
In this episode, Dr. Debbie C. Byrd discusses her extensive experience in pharmacy education and leadership, emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration between nursing and pharmacy. She shares insights on improving the healthcare pipeline in Tennessee, the critical role of data in shaping healthcare education and policies, and strategies for promoting well-being among healthcare professionals in a high-pressure environment.
- Dr. Byrd has over 30 years of experience in pharmacy education.
- Interprofessional collaboration is essential for addressing healthcare challenges.
- Early admission programs can help attract students to healthcare professions.
- Data collection is crucial for improving educational and patient outcomes.
- Understanding the business aspect of healthcare is vital for leaders.
- Establishing the need for funding requires solid data.
- Identifying gaps in healthcare services is necessary for improvement.
- Well-being initiatives are critical for healthcare professionals.
- Burnout is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.
- Creating supportive environments can help students succeed in healthcare.