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NPD Forecast

Stephanie Zidek, Naomi Fox

Booking Overview

NPD Forecast is a niche nursing professional development (NPD) podcast focused on environmental scanning and translating emerging information into practical implications for day-to-day nursing education and practice. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit to place credible nursing education/certification leaders who can speak to workforce development, credentialing, and implementation of scalable learning and mentorship programs.

Metrics

Episodes: 73

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@anpd.org

arogowski@anpd.org

msmith@anpd.org

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Host

Stephanie Zidek - Host described as Stephanie Zidek, PhD, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, serving as a personal environmental scanning forecaster for NPD Forecast.

Naomi Fox - Host described as Naomi Fox, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, serving as a personal environmental scanning forecaster for NPD Forecast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Nursing professional development credentials (e.g., NPD-BC) and/or clinical leadership credentials; often DNP/PhD/NP/BSN/MSN-level backgrounds; may include certification instructor/exam readiness experience and program implementation leadership.
Required Achievements:  
NPD certification leadership or credentialing advocacy, Certification instructor or certification readiness coaching, Mentorship program development/implementation, Implementation of virtual learning platforms for hospital networks

Recent Guest Discussions

Ambra Starr - Mentorship Value For Nursing And NPD Practitioners; Mentorship Program Magic.

Amy Hu - Mentorship From Both Mentor And Mentee Perspectives; Program Development.

Linda Bub - Mentorship Program Building; Unexpected Mentorship Relationship Dynamics.

Kim Ashe - Mentorship Program Design And Implementation For Npd; Mentor/mentee Relationship Insights.

Arisha Chase - Experience As A Newly Certified Npd-bc Practitioner; Confidence And Influence On Outcomes.

Recent Topics

Nursing, Professional Development, Credentialing, Education, Environmental Scanning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
NPD Forecast
:

NPD Forecast: Building Confidence in New Nurses Through Residency Programming

August 31, 2026

In this episode of NPD Forecast, recorded live at ANPD headquarters in Chicago, hosts Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, welcome Lauren Baumhardt, BSN, RN, and Gabrielle Brod Nytes, MSN, RN, PCCN, NPD-BC, of Loyola Medicine's new graduate nurse residency program. Together, they explore how nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners support new graduate nurses through the transition to practice, discuss the evolving needs of toda...

Quick Doses of NPD: Evidence-Based Practice and the Champion for Inquiry

August 10, 2026

In this episode of the NPD Forecast: Quick Doses of NPD miniseries, ANPD Program Manager Sarah Hardacker discusses the role of the NPD practitioner as a champion for inquiry and explores the current and future state of evidence-based practice (EBP). The conversation highlights: ·         The importance of revisiting foundational EBP skills ·         Integrating evidence-based thinking into everyday practice ·         Building confidence to lead evidence-informed change within healthcare org...

Live from Aspire – Mentoring Magic

May 26, 2026

In this episode of the NPD Forecast podcast, which was recorded live at ANPD Aspire Conference, guests Kim Ashe, BSN, MSN, Linda Bub, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC, NPD-BC, Amy Hu, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and Ambra Starr, RN, BSN, dive into mentorship and the value it holds for both nurses and nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners. Drawing from their experiences—on both sides of the mentor and mentee relationship—they reveal the magic behind building a mentorship program that goes far beyond...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
NPD Forecast
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How do I get in touch with NPD Forecast?

NPD Forecast is hosted by Stephanie Zidek and Naomi Fox. Its publicly listed emails are info@anpd.org, arogowski@anpd.org, and msmith@anpd.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for NPD Forecast?

The publicly listed emails for NPD Forecast: info@anpd.org, arogowski@anpd.org, and msmith@anpd.org.

How many listeners does NPD Forecast have?

Podseeker estimates NPD Forecast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for NPD Forecast?

NPD Forecast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Nursing professional development credentials (e.g., NPD-BC) and/or clinical leadership credentials; often DNP/PhD/NP/BSN/MSN-level backgrounds; may include certification instructor/exam readiness experience and program implementation leadership. Common among recent guests: NPD certification leadership or credentialing advocacy; Certification instructor or certification readiness coaching; Mentorship program development/implementation. Recent guests include Ambra Starr, Amy Hu, and Linda Bub.

How hard is it to get booked on NPD Forecast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does NPD Forecast cover?

Recent episodes cover Nursing, Professional Development, Credentialing, Education, and Environmental Scanning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

info@anpd.org

arogowski@anpd.org

msmith@anpd.org

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