In this episode of Nurse to Health, hosts Dr. Robert Gluck and Dr. Kareem Nugdalla sit down with Dr. Kathy Gallo, Founding Dean of the Hofstra–Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (SONPA) and recently retired Chief Learning Officer at Northwell Health.  Dr. Gallo reflects on her journey from bedside nurse to system-wide innovator, sharing insights into how visionary leadership, academic-clinical partnership, and a relentless commitment to learning have shaped the next generation of healthcare professionals. From launching SONPA to reimagining how teams train and collaborate at the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), this conversation traces the evolution of nursing education and transformation across one of the nation’s largest health systems.