Podcast: Raise the Line from Elsevier Health

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Join the discussion and learn ways to strengthen our global healthcare systems, including training more healthcare professionals, helping them stay in their professions longer and how to manage the latest technological innovations.

Giving nursing students the best possible start: David Tanner of Guilford Tech

Join host Lindsey Smith as she kicks-off a series of conversations with winners of the 2026 Raise the Line Faculty Awards from Elsevier Health, who were selected from more than 1,000 nominations submitted by students and colleagues at over 300 institutions worldwide. First up is Professor David Tanner, Director of Nursing Programs at Guildford Technical Community College in North Carolina, winner of the Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner category.

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About Raise the Line

Raise the Line is a podcast about possibility and potential in healthcare — and how we can accomplish so much more when we work together.

6 years running
575+ episodes
Prominent figures in education and healthcare innovation
Senior leaders at top organizations

Raise the Line is a must-listen for anyone interested in the present and future of healthcare and how it will be affected by emerging technologies, AI, treatments, and cultural changes. The podcast is a tremendous value add for those interested in healthcare/health-tech entrepreneurship (regardless of whether they are healthcare providers or not) and is also a great guide for current and aspiring healthcare providers. A truly noble effort that seeks to better humanity and improve society. Keep up the great work.

Zeyad Kassem

Data Scientist

Hosts

Raise the Line is hosted by Lindsey Smith, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Elsevier and Michael Carrese, Founding Executive Producer of Raise the Line.