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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

National Injury Pressure Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Lexie Caraway & Denise Lauderbaugh – Talking Medical Device Injuries

NPIAP returns with an insightful episode on pressure injuries related to medical devices, focusing on oxygen delivery systems. Dr. Joyce Black is joined by respiratory therapists Lexie Caraway and Denise Lauderbaugh. Together, they delve into their experiences with these systems, discussing strategies for preventing and detecting pressure injuries. The conversation also highlights ways respiratory therapists and nurses can collaborate more effectively to minimize these risks. We hope you enjoy today’s episode!

Sep 12, 2024

UNMC’s Interim Chancellor Dr. Dele Davies Discusses the Nursing Workforce in Nebraska

In today’s episode, host Dr. Heidi Keeler sits down with UNMC’s Interim Chancellor, Dr. Dele Davies. A visionary leader in healthcare, Dr. Davies shares his insights on the nursing workforce in Nebraska. As the discussion unfolds, he offers a hopeful perspective for those considering a career in nursing. The episode concludes with an inspiring message from Dr. Davies, encouraging listeners to look forward to a bright future in the field. We’re grateful to Dr. Davies for taking the time from his busy schedule to join us. Enjoy the show!

Aug 29, 2024

National Injury Pressure Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Janet Cuddigan – Remember Barbara Braden

Today’s episode is a bittersweet one. Co-host Dr. Joyce Black is joined by Dr. Janet Cuddigan from our very own UNMC College of Nursing, who shared a special bond with the late Dr. Barbara Braden. While Dr. Braden is renowned for developing the Braden Scale, she was also a cherished friend. In this episode, you’ll hear heartwarming stories and learn about the meaningful relationships Dr. Braden had with her colleagues, mentees, and friends. We hope this episode brings a smile to your face as we celebrate the legacy of the wound care legend, Dr. Barbara Braden.

Aug 15, 2024

College of Nursing Dean Sharp-McHenry Shares her Vision of the Future

Join us for an exciting episode of RN Huddle as we welcome Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, the newest Dean of the College of Nursing! Since beginning her tenure in July 2023, Dr. Sharp-McHenry has brought a fresh perspective and over four decades of nursing experience and leadership to her role. In this episode, she shares her inspiring vision for the future of the college, including her plans for students, faculty, and staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader and learn about the exciting developments ahead!

Aug 2, 2024

National Injury Pressure Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Carley Rusch – Why Is Nutrition So Important During Wound Healing?

Dr. Black is BACK with a new guest talking about all things pressure injury prevention. Carley Rusch, PhD, RD is a Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition, today’s episode sponsor. Carley and Joyce are talking about how important nutrition is to wound healing. Long story short, protein, protein, protein! But also, the importance of really knowing the nutritionist/dietician on your team and how they can help with your patients and their nutrition during the healing process. Also, Dr. Black has a great 3-legged stool analogy that you just have to click play to learn more about! Hope you enjoy!

Jul 18, 2024

National Injury Pressure Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Martin Burns – The Role of Industry in Pressure Injury Prevention

Today’s episode brings back our newest co-host Dr. Joyce Black. Dr. Black starts with her mailbox and then Martin Burns joins the conversation. Martin is the CEO of Bruin Biometrics and joins Dr. Black to talk about the role of industry in pressure injury prevention. Martin is a member of the NPIAP in an industry role as the chairman of the Corporate Advisory Council within the organization. This discussion will address what it’s like from the industry perspective when working with clinicians. They also discuss how industry helps with researching new technologies in patient care. Martin ends the episode with advice on how clinicians can work with industry when they come to the clinic to sell their products. We hope you enjoy this episode with Martin Burns and Bruin Biometrics!

Jun 20, 2024

The Future of Nursing: What is the Innovation Design Unit?

Today’s episode is a futuristic one as our host Heidi Keeler sat down to talk with three innovative thinkers that Nebraska Medicine is lucky to have! We’ll let them introduce themselves, but we have Kara Tomlinson, Michelle Schulte, and Calli Sibilia who are all members of the team that runs the Innovation Design Unit (IDU). The IDU is a new space within University Tower and while still under construction will eventually house 17 active patient beds and a “makers space.” The Innovation Design Unit has been crafted with the idea in mind that healthcare is ever evolving while patient care remains top priority. So, how can we continue high quality patient care yet begin to shift that care in new and innovative ways? This unit is designed to help with that! Take a listen and check the Episode Note for some links to articles to hold you over until January 2025 when the Unit is projected to begin accepting patients!

Jun 6, 2024

National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) Podcast with Susan Solmos – Medical Devices and Facial Pressure Injuries

Today’s episode has a return host and a return guest! Dr. Joyce Black and Dr. Susan Solmos are chatting again, this time about facial pressure injuries as a result of medical devices. Dr. Solmos worked with Professor Amit Gefen from Tel Aviv University on a study performed from January of 2016 to October of 2022 on evaluating the stiffness of the plastic on facial medical devices. Drs. Black and Solmos discuss the findings of the study and how it impacts nurses today in their care of critically ill patients. We hope you enjoy it!

May 23, 2024

Heart Failure: Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For with Dr. Dunbar

In today’s episode of RN Huddle, our host Dr. Heidi Keeler sits down with UNMC’s own Dr. Christina (Chrissy) Dunbar Matos, DO. Dr. Dunbar is one of our advanced heart failure cardiac physicians. She has always found the heart the part of the body she is most passionate about. This episode, Drs. Keeler and Dunbar walk through the signs and symptoms that nurses can look for in their patients when it comes to heart failure. They also discuss different populations and how they might vary when it comes to those signs. We hope you enjoy this episode!

May 9, 2024