RNHuddle Podcast
Joint Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuin..
In this episode of RN Huddle, Dr. Joyce Black welcomes Michele Deppisch, president-elect of NPIAP, for an insightful discussion on Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (ECQMs) and Pressure Injuries. As CMS implements new efficiency measures to enhance healthcare quality, understanding ECQMs is becoming increasingly crucial. Michele breaks down the basics, explores the technological challenges and processes involved, and provides practical takeaways for your team. While ECQM adoption isn’t mandatory yet, it will be by 2028—so now is the time to prepare. Tune in to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve!
Mar 27, 2025
National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast: Lift, Shift, Protect with EHOB
Today’s discussion with Dr. Joyce Black, Phd, RN, FAAN and her guests, Kelly Moed, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CSPHP and Charlotte Lisco, BSN, RN, CWON, explores the close connection between safe patient handling and pressure injury prevention. Check out the Episode Note for the key products and resources mentioned. Connect with EHOB for more information about the products discussed in this episode or to speak with the clinical experts featured, reach out to clinical@ehob.com. We hope you enjoy this discussion!
Feb 27, 2025
This episode revisit takes us back to the launch of our NPIAP series from February 2024, hosted by Dr. Joyce Black, immediate past-president of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP). Dr. Black welcomes NPIAP Board Member Kathleen Vollman, a critical care nursing expert, to discuss pressure injury development in critically ill patients and best practices for proper patient turning. Kathleen also shares tips for reducing bedside provider anxiety and improving patient outcomes. Continue to stay tuned each month as Dr. Black brings new insights from leading pressure injury experts!
Jan 30, 2025
RN Huddle Re-Visit: Living A Healthier & Stronger Life
We’re revisiting a powerful RN Huddle episode from five years ago, recorded as the pandemic was just beginning. While we’re grateful not to be in that place again, the message remains as important as ever: let’s kick off 2025 with health and strength in focus! We challenge everyone to carve out just 20 seconds each day to move, build strength, and invest in a healthier you. Let’s start the new year on the right foot—together!
Jan 16, 2025
In this episode of RN Huddle, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with Ann Marie Nie, PhDc, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CWOCN, a pediatric wound care expert at Dayton Children’s Hospital, about the unique challenges of preventing and treating pressure injuries in children. Ann Marie discusses her dissertation research, focusing on the role medical devices play in causing pediatric pressure injuries and how these injuries differ from those in adults. She also shares insights on working with parents to prepare for the care of their child and highlights the anatomical differences in children’s skin that impact wound healing. Tune in for an insightful conversation on pediatric wound care and prevention!
Dec 5, 2024
Exploring Nursing Professional Development with the ANPD
Join RN Huddle host Dr. Heidi Keeler as she welcomes Mary Harper, Director of Research and Inquiry, and Naomi Fox, Director of Education, from the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD). Together, they dive into the vital work of ANPD, exploring its role in supporting nurses through advocacy, education, and professional growth. Learn why Nursing Professional Development is recognized as a dynamic specialty within the nursing field and how ANPD is championing its importance. Whether you’re considering a new career direction or curious about the field, this episode highlights why NPD might be the perfect fit for you. Tune in for an engaging discussion about advancing nursing excellence through professional development.
Nov 21, 2024
In today’s episode of RN Huddle, our NPIAP co-host, Dr. Joyce Black, is joined by Brigitte Vola to discuss the critical issue of ECMO-related pressure injuries and the steps her team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has taken to combat them. Brigitte dives into what ECMO is, why these vulnerable patients are at risk, and how UAB expanded its healthcare team to tackle this challenge. Tune in to learn about the innovative approaches UAB has implemented to eliminate these complex pressure injuries, one step at a time.
Nov 7, 2024
Get to Know the Inaugural Director of MEMMP – Dr. Lady P!
In today’s episode, we’re excited to share the Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program, a transformative new initiative from the College of Nursing. Host Heidi Keeler is joined by Dr. Precious Davis, also known as Dr. Lady P, the program’s inaugural director. As a first-generation college graduate herself, Dr. Lady P brings a unique and compassionate perspective to mentoring first-generation nursing students, guiding them through the challenges of higher education. Tune in to hear how this program is making a lasting impact on aspiring nurses. Don’t forget to check the show notes for more information!
Oct 24, 2024
In today’s episode, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with Lisa Grubb, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, who shares her journey demonstrating how to prevent pressure injuries starting in the ER. Instead of coming in as an outsider, Lisa immersed herself in the workflow, collaborating with nurses to implement practical solutions. She explains how using realistic images helped educate staff unfamiliar with pressure injuries and highlights the importance of simple interventions, like performing skin assessments on every admitted patient. Lisa also shares her approach to working with ER teams and offers advice on bringing back actionable ideas to improve patient care. We hope you enjoy!
Oct 10, 2024
Discussing Nursing Collaboration with the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast
In today’s episode, we’re excited to bring you a special collaboration! Dr. Heidi Keeler joined Nicole Weathers from the University of Iowa to dive into the world of nursing collaboration. Nicole was part of our inaugural MCIRN Innovation Summit in August and that’s where this collaboration began!
This recording is brought to you from the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast as a part of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. For more resources and insights, be sure to check out the show notes. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
Sep 26, 2024
