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I felt like I could record a whole series of episodes, and still not run out of topics to talk about with today's guest, and glean her wisdom. Her own story and the health challenges of her loved ones have inspired her to become the kind of practitioner she sought. She and I agree: true healing is about supporting the body's innate ability to recover. Coming from a conventional emergency-care background, she's built a successful concierge practice showcasing that personalized nutrition, targeted supplementation, and addressing the root causes of illness helps patients achieve lasting wellness. Dr. Pamela M. Cipriano, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, is the founder and president of The Practice of Health and Wellness in Thomaston, Connecticut. A board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of healthcare experience, she specializes in integrative and functional medicine, helping patients with complex chronic illnesses by combining evidence-informed conventional care with personalized, root-cause approaches. Dr. Cipriano is an international speaker, published researcher, and member of the ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) Membership Committee. She is passionate about educating both patients and healthcare professionals on the interconnected roles of immune dysfunction, chronic infections, nutrition, environmental health, and lifestyle in achieving lasting wellness and restoring hope for those living with complex chronic disease. Connect with Dr. Pamela via: Email: pcipriano@ppmlinc.com Website: thepracticeofhealthandwellness.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.pamela.cipriano IG: https://www.instagram.com/practicehealthwellness YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.pamelacipriano1329 LI: linkedin.com/in/dr-pamela-m-cipriano-dnp-aprn-673a2224

We will discuss Chyenne’s journey of discovery as a neurodivergent individual. Chyenne is an APRN with a clinical focus on chronic infections, medical cannabis consulting, and energy & vibrational medicine. She is committed to identifying the knowledge gaps in diagnosing women with ADHD and Autism. Watch: https://youtu.be/ttquAQ7wkAI

We will discuss Chyenne’s journey of discovery as a neurodivergent individual. Chyenne is an APRN with a clinical focus on chronic infections, medical cannabis consulting, and energy & vibrational medicine. She is committed to identifying the knowledge gaps in diagnosing women with ADHD and Autism. Watch: https://youtu.be/ttquAQ7wkAI

"It's a chronic disease. It never goes away for some people, and so therefore it has these periods of remission where it's really quiet and well controlled. Then there can be periods of flares where you're actively engaged in treatment or it's impacting other pieces. There's this feeling patients have of, 'When am I going to have that flare?' You know, this anticipatory anxiety of, 'When are things going to be done differently?' or 'When do I need to change?'" ONS member Caitlin Murphy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, chief nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about long-term chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) considerations for oncology nurses. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), including 15 minutes of pharmacotherapeutic content, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by September 11, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to the nursing considerations of caring for people with long-term CLL. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 428: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment Considerations for Oncology Nurses Episode 422: An Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for Oncology Nurses Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications Episode 201: Which Survivorship Care Model Is Right for Your Patient? ONS Voice articles: Cardio-Oncology Program Monitors Heart Toxicities Throughout Survivorship Fixed-Duration Therapy for CLL May Lower Cardiovascular Risks and Costs Less Than Continuous Treatment Individuals With CLL Face Increased Risk for Skin Cancer Patients With CLL Report Worse QoL and Other Factors Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  In Remission: A Patient's Experience of Continued Care After Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Venetoclax: Management and Care for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ONS book: Site-Specific Cancer Series: Leukemia (first edition) ONS Learning Libraries: Hematology, Cellular Therapy, and Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library Survivorship Learning Library ONS Symptom Management Resources:  Prevention of Bleeding Prevention of Infection: General CLL Society: Living With CLL Lymphoma Research Foundation: Remission and Long-Term Survivorship National Comprehensive Cancer Network To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "I think about the immunocompromised state that often comes from the CD20 monoclonal antibodies such as obinutuzumab, rituximab, and ofatumumab. All of those are agents that have been used in CLL, and they can lead to hypogammaglobulinemia. That is something that can be short-lived right after therapy, but can be prolonged or even a lifelong status after receiving these types of therapies. And then some of the other pieces that we think about are increased risk of basal cell carcinoma, routine skin exams, and maintaining some of those components of evaluation, monitoring, and preventative types of health care." TS 1:57 "We think about how we comanage some of these comorbidities, especially cardiovascular. … The evolution of cardio-oncology programs has been incredibly valuable, specifically for a lot of agents that have such a significant impact on the risk of developing hypertension but also on the potential for atrial fibrillation. When we think about our aging population and common cardiovascular risks, cardio-oncology has been an incredible partner to be able to collaborate and effectively manage their cardiovascular health in a way that keeps that risk reduction strategy in place, but also allows us to maintain these really effective oncologic agents." TS 4:50 "When we think about indefinite therapy, the consideration is that patients are on a therapeutic agent for as long as that agent is working, so there's no set time that is indicated. We oftentimes talk about cycle length or a year of therapy or things like that. But when we think about indefinite treatment, it's really a shift in the perspective of looking at CLL like a chronic disease that is continually being managed. I think this is when we partner and think about other comorbidities that we manage, such as hypertension. You have to take something every day to effectively manage this disease. And so this is what we think about with indefinite treatment—that the patient is going to be receiving treatment or engaged in taking these agents for as long as they're working and it's giving the patient the intended benefit." TS 12:30 "CLL might not be something that requires an action plan. There's a lot of active surveillance and routine monitoring, and there's not really something the patient can do to say, 'I'm kind of in the driver's seat.' I think this is one of those components that really ties together what we can advocate for our patients to be doing to reduce the risk of complications. I often talk about immunizations and vaccines and really staying up to date because that's going to be the most effective way for them to reduce the risk of infections." TS 15:01 "Everyone's going to need different support, but there's so much opportunity to really provide a meaningful quality of life. Whether patients are on active surveillance or have never needed therapy, if they need periods of treatment or are off therapy, or if they're continuously on therapy, I think that there are a lot of things that we can do to advocate for them to have a really good quality of life and be able to live fully with this diagnosis." TS 27:44

Think great simulation training requires a massive budget and a high-fidelity mannequin? Jennifer McLeod, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, would disagree. In this episode of Airway Exchange, recorded live at AANA Annual Congress in Boston, Greg sits down with Jennifer to talk about her approach to preparing the next generation of simulation educators. She explains how some of the most effective simulation experiences can be built with simple tools, thoughtful scenarios, and strong debriefing. The central message is simple: simulation can be accessible, practical, and incredibly powerful when educators focus less on technology and more on thoughtful design, reflection, and confidence. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: Debriefing is where much of the real learning happens. Simulation doesn't have to be expensive or highly technical. Psychological safety is essential. Simulation helps build clinical reasoning, not just technical skills. Soft skills matter just as much as medication knowledge.   Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request About our guest: https://www.nku.edu/our-people/profiles/chhs/jennifer-mcleod-dnap-aprn-crna.html  Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)? What exactly do they do? How can they help us as med-surg nurses? Join the co-hosts as the welcome special guest NACNS President Dr. Jackie Iseler alongside guest co-host AMSN President Dr. Kristi Reguin-Hartman for a revealing conversation about the often-misunderstood role of the clinical nurse specialist — and how CNSs support bedside nurses, solve complex care challenges, improve measurable outcomes, and strengthen the entire healthcare system. Learn more about the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists at https://nacns.org/  SPECIAL GUEST Jackeline Iseler, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, FCNS is an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University College of Nursing, and Program Director of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Iseler teaches graduate nursing students and the nursing students in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program. She was the first certified clinical nurse specialist at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the cardiovascular and in the adult transplant program. She has served as president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the International Transplant Nurses' Society. And is currently serving as president of the Michigan Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists and a member of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist Graduate Education Committee since 2020. She serves on the Michigan Board of Nursing as the clinical nurse specialist representative. And is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing in 2019. Dr. Iseler's expertise is in the heart and lung transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient population, transitions of care, and quality and process improvement. GUEST CO-HOST AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC has more than 20 years of experience in acute care nursing, professional development, and advanced practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her expertise in technology implementation, product management and clinical education drives her focus on streamlining workflows through data-driven approaches. She started her nursing journey with an ADN from Nassau Community College in Long Island, New York and has completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington where she authored the 2022 CTHAT Nursing Workload Tool for Medical-Surgical Nurses. Kristi currently works as a Clinical Transformation Manager for Philips Healthcare in the Hospital Patient Monitoring division and as Clinical Instructor with East Carolina University. She volunteers for the North Carolina Nurses Association and has served as Director for the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses since 2018.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.  Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.   

In this episode, Rhiannon Doherty, DHA, APRN, Director of Usability and Clinical Optimization at Baptist Health, shares how human-centered design, change management and frontline engagement helped drive adoption during a major EHR communication transition. Moderated by Stephanie Lahr, MD, Chief Medical Officer at uPerform, the conversation explores turning resistance into insight and putting users first.This episode is sponsored by uPerform.

Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Jennifer Bold, D.N.P., APRN, C.N.P.; Michelle Booth-Kowalczyk, APRN, C.N.P.; John Weimer, PA-C; Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.;   As healthcare grows increasingly complex, the success of newly hired nurse practitioners and physician assistants depends not only on their preparation, but also on the systems that support their integration, development, and long-term success. While orientation may last weeks or months, the journey to confidence, competence, and professional identity often extends through the first two years of practice. Organizations increasingly recognize that onboarding, mentorship, structured development, and transition-to-practice programs play a critical role in clinician retention, engagement, productivity, and patient care. In this episode, Mayo Clinic NP and PA leaders discuss what distinguishes onboarding from orientation, explore evidence-informed approaches to supporting new clinicians, and share lessons learned from developing successful transition-to-practice programs. The topic for this podcast is Onboarding, Orientation, and the First 24 Months: What Retains High-Performing NPs and PAs. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development 

Advocacy doesn't begin in the legislature—it begins wherever nurses use their voices to improve care.  In this episode of Palliative Perspective, HPNA Advocacy Committee member Janelle Williamson MSN, NP-C, APRN, ACHPN, FPCN, and Kansas State Representative Melissa Oropeza DNP, APRN, NP-C, CGRN, join the conversation to explore how nurses can influence healthcare at every level. From sharing patient stories and engaging in professional organizations to testifying on legislation and serving in elected office, they discuss the many ways nurses can shape policy and advance the profession.  Together, they reflect on their own advocacy journeys, the leadership skills that grow from speaking up, and why nurses are uniquely qualified to inform healthcare decisions. The conversation also addresses a common challenge: many nurses don't see themselves as policy experts, despite being the clinicians closest to patients and families.  Whether you're attending your first advocacy event, participating in an HPNA Hill Day, or simply wondering where to begin, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you discover where your voice can make a difference. Advocacy isn't reserved for a select few—it's a natural extension of nursing practice, and every nurse has a role to play. HPNA Advocacy  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Melissa Oropeza, DNP, APRN, NP-C, CGRN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology at The University of Kansas Health System and a Kansas State Representative. With more than 27 years of healthcare experience, she has been a leader in advancing the role of Advanced Practice Providers and improving patient care through clinical practice, leadership, and advocacy.    Throughout her career, Dr. Oropeza has championed the nursing and advanced practice professions. She founded and served as the inaugural Chair of The University of Kansas Health System's Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Council, where she established professional recognition programs, created an APP endowment fund, and launched the institution's first APP Symposium. Her leadership has created lasting opportunities for professional development, recognition, and advocacy for advanced practice providers.    A nationally recognized healthcare advocate, Dr. Oropeza served on the Kansas State Board of Nursing and became the first actively practicing Nurse Practitioner elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2022. She currently serves as Chair of the Wyandotte-Leavenworth County Legislative Delegation and as Ranking Minority Member of the Kansas House Social Services Budget Committee, where she works to improve healthcare access, strengthen behavioral health services, and advance policies that support Kansas families and healthcare professionals.  In addition to her legislative service, Dr. Oropeza continues to provide direct patient care and mentor future healthcare leaders. She is a strong advocate for healthcare access, mental health, and patient-centered public policy. Her professional honors include the 2017 Kansas Nurse Practitioner Advocate Award and numerous leadership and service recognitions throughout her career. In 2026, she received the Legislative Leadership and Collaboration Award for Mental Health Advocacy, recognizing her commitment to building bipartisan solutions and improving mental health outcomes for Kansans.   Janelle Williamson, MSN, APRN, NP-C, ACHPN, FPCN, is a nurse practitioner with Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. A nationally recognized leader in hospice and palliative care, she has held specialty certification in the field for nearly 15 years and was named a Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing in 2023—an honor recognizing significant contributions to the profession. She has been a strong advocate for improving access to palliative care across Kansas, helping lead efforts that established the state's Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council and contributing to Kansas' first five-year palliative care plan. Janelle also serves in leadership roles with the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association and the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association's Political Action Committee. She is passionate about advancing hospice and palliative care while advocating for APRNs to practice to the full extent of their education and training.

Join Marquette for an informative interview with Natalie Ray! Natalie Ray, APRN, MNA, CRNA-BC, is the founder of Re-Gen Concierge of Texas, where she focuses on hormone optimization, metabolic health, peptide therapy, regenerative medicine, and aesthetics. With more than 25 years of experience in advanced practice, Natalie is passionate about helping patients move beyond simply treating illness and instead optimize their health, energy, confidence, and longevity through personalized, evidence-informed care.Website: https://ra-tx.comInstagram: @regen_act

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Many Americans suffer from mental health issues but when do these issues rise to the level of chronic mental illness? Who are the chronically mentally ill and what care and treatments are the best protocols? What do those connected to them need to know to best support them? Dick’s guest, Dr. Gina Bryan, DNP, APRN, […]

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/NCPD/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/PWH865. CME/NCPD/AAPA credit will be available until August 16, 2027.Treating Beyond the Scale: Personalized, Evidence-Based Strategies for Comprehensive Management of Obesity as a Chronic Disease In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Many Americans suffer from mental health issues but when do these issues rise to the level of chronic mental illness? Who are the chronically mentally ill and what care and treatments are the best protocols? What do those connected to them need to know to best support them? Dick's guest, Dr. Gina Bryan, DNP, APRN, […]

"If you are considering board service, I would say take the leap. Start with your local chapter. It will give you some valuable skills that will help prepare you when you are applying for your national level. And I always say, if you want to do it, just do it because what's the worst that can happen? They can say no, but that doesn't mean that you will never serve on a board. I always tell people delayed is not denied," Cassandra Green, DNP, RN, OCN®, ONS member and past president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Board of Directors, told Evelyn Wempe, DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP®, CRN, NEA-BC, chair of the ONS Leadership Succession Committee (formerly known as the Leadership Development Committee), during a conversation about service on a board of directors. Wempe spoke with Green and ONS members Kristin Ferguson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN®, CGNC, former treasurer and director-at-large on the ONS Board of Directors, and Yanka Campbell, DNP, RN, CPHQ, AGPCNP-BC, CNE, member of the Oncology Nursing Foundation (ONF) Board of Directors, about their experiences with board service. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by August 28, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to serving on a board of directors for a professional organization. Episode Notes Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. ONS Podcast™ episodes: Meet the ONS Board of Directors series Episode 342: What It's Like to Serve on the Leadership Development Committee ONS Voice articles: Could Today Be the Start of Your ONS Leadership Journey? Nursing Leadership Unlocked Leading With Purpose Creates a Vision for the Future of Oncology Nursing ONS courses: A Guide to Chapter Leadership: Chapter President Training Board Leadership: Nurses in Governance Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: Rearview Mirror Leadership: Looking Backward to Move Forward ONS Board Self-Assessment ONS Leadership ONCC Board of Directors ONF Leadership Your Roadmap to Future Service on the ONS Board of Directors ONS Leadership Learning Library To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode Campbell: "Joining a board was a natural next step for me to maintain my connection to bedside nursing that I've loved for so many years, and to find a way to give back to advanced practice nurses as well in this role. The Oncology Nursing Society and Foundation were especially meaningful for me because I knew firsthand the importance of having scholarship, research, funding, and leadership development programs that can really change the trajectory of a nurse's career. I realized I wanted to help shape the opportunities that were available to me for future nurses, and I just did not want to continue to do that through one-on-one mentorships, which I have done extensively throughout my career, but find a way to help more broadly toward guiding organizational mission and strategic objectives." TS 7:20 Green: "Everyone was so welcoming on the board. Everyone was so friendly. One of the first things I remember our executive director Tony Ellis telling me is, 'Most of our new board members are really quiet and reserved at our first meeting. They just kind of keep things to themselves. They don't ask a lot of questions.' I don't know if they were prepared for me because I came in with guns a-blazing, and I had lots of questions. I was not quiet. I was very involved and very vocal. I still am, but that was one of the best experiences ever. Before that, I had never really been in a board setting other than my local chapter, and even then, I was just starting to be in that setting because I was the president of my local chapter and on the [ONCC] Board of Directors at the same time." TS 10:29 Ferguson: "A nonclinical mentor I would absolutely identify would be Alec Stone, who used to be the ONS director of public affairs. … He helped me to learn a lot about health policy and advocacy and the impact a nurse's voice can have. Learning how to speak about my experiences in health care in public by doing programs like the Nurses in Washington Internship … or ONS's Capitol Hill Days ended up giving me a lot more confidence that I didn't know I would have in expressing my point of view and being very open and collegial and expressing my opinions. … This really lent itself well to my future board experience because, as Cassandra mentioned, board members have to speak their mind and speak up at the meetings." TS 12:11 Campbell: "One of the most unexpected benefits was when I reached out to my executive leadership team at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and said, 'I'm being considered to serve on the ONF Board. This is going to require me taking time away from work to attend meetings, to attend some in-person meetings. And then it would be really wonderful at the institution if I'm able to also financially impact the nurses who need to benefit from what I've benefited from in my career.' Usually when you have those conversations, you are expecting to present a deck of PowerPoint slides to make your case, but the answer from my leadership team in participating in ONF and supporting the Board was an immediate yes. It was 'Yes, when can you start? Yes, what can we do to support you?' And really making sure that I had dedicated time to be fully present." TS 14:15 Ferguson: "There are many skills and experiences that can lend themselves to being a strong board member. … The ability to speak your mind clearly and express your thoughts, which really boils down to strong communication skills. We are lucky in our careers. We all have worked as nurses in different settings and health care, and nurses are naturally skilled and good at communication. We learn strategies like SBAR—situation, background assessment, recommendation. Nurses every day are communicating in their places of work, oftentimes with patients who are sick and need education, or perhaps with new nurses they're teaching or mentoring. And they are communicating with non-nurses, as well, and nonpatients, so clinical roles and nonclinical roles. So nurses already have a good understanding of best practices when it comes to communication, and this can lend itself well to any board position." TS 21:04 Green: "When you [come into a] leadership role, I think that's when we learn most about ourselves and what we expect. And be the leader type of leader that you want to be and the type of leader that you would like to work with so that you can make your experience valuable and pleasurable." TS 28:57

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Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson joins us to discuss advance care planning, addressing healthcare bias, and empowering diverse communities: https://bit.ly/4cfiCqN"What Y'all Gon' Do With Me?" It's a bold question, but one that opens the door to essential conversations about our final wishes. In this episode of Everyone Dies, Marianne and Charlie welcome interdisciplinary scholar and licensed master social worker Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson. Dr. Gloria shares insights from her pioneering work and book, The African-American Spiritual and Ethical Guide to End-of-Life Care, addressing the systemic biases, historical distrust, and cultural dynamics that impact how African American families approach advance care planning. Whether you are navigating these decisions for yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers compassionate, practical guidance on honoring personal choices across all backgrounds. In this episode, we cover:01:24 – Poem: "Gloria Mundi" by Michael Kleber-Diggs 03:48 – Interview with Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW 05:48 – Biases preventing African Americans from making advance care plans 10:34 – Addressing historical and systemic distrust in healthcare 14:56 – Inspiration behind the "Let's Talk About Advance Care Planning" programs 21:38 – Heart Tones & Heart Talks: Life, love, loss and fighting misinformation 24:44 – Meeting people where they are in advance planning conversations 30:45 – Outro with words from "Doc Martin" Learn more about Dr. Gloria's work at gloriathomasanderson.com, and find show notes and recipes at every1dies.org.Support the show

What separates a strong nurse anesthesia applicant from someone who simply looks impressive on paper? In this episode of Airway Exchange, Erin and Louisa sit down with Leah Gordon, DNP, APRN, CRNA, program director and assistant professor in the Nurse Anesthesiology Program at St. Mary's University of Minnesota and author of The Provider Mindset: A Complete Guide to Becoming a Competitive Nurse Anesthesiology Applicant. Together, they explore what educators are really looking for during the admissions process and why GPA, ICU experience, shadowing hours, and a polished interview only tell part of the story. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

What if some of the habits controlling your life are ones you don't even realize you have? In this episode, the co-hosts get vulnerable and open up about their unconscious addictions — the everyday behaviors, patterns, and dependencies that can quietly take hold without us recognizing their impact. It's a thought-provoking conversation that challenges listeners to look more closely at what drives their choices and where change might begin.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.  Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.     

Four Years Left: The 2030 Staffing Cliff, APRN Expansion & Why 76% of Leaders Can't ExecuteAugust 24th, 2026. Bo Brabo, Luke Carignan, and ASHHRA Executive Director Jeremy Sadlier. Four years to 2030. Three stories. One question underneath all of them: what are you actually doing about it?

Decentralized clinical Trials (DCTs) bring some or all elements of a clinical trial closer to patients. Consent, screening, treatment administration, and more can be administered through digital technologies and local health care providers, expanding accessibility for patients who face barriers to participation in traditional single site trials. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Associate Clinical Investigator and Nurse Practitioner at HonorHealth Research Institute, and Kristen Kipping-Johnsson, MPH, Director of Network Research Operations at the University of Chicago, about how each of their cancer programs are approaching DCT implementation. Their discussion explores how decentralized components, such as community-based treatment delivery, centralized research infrastructure, and hybrid trial designs, can increase participation opportunities for patients in both community and academic settings. Guests: Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Associate Clinical Investigator Nurse Practitioner HonorHealth Research Institute Scottsdale, AZ   Kristen Kipping-Johnson, MPH Director of Network Research Operations University of Chicago Chicago, IL "APPs are really poised to step into that role [of investigator] and help, not take the place of physicians, but work alongside our physician colleagues and enable us to expand the abilities of research." —Erin Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-C "Quality of life, being able to keep patients treated closer to home, allow them to stay with the physician that diagnosed them...Those are the things that are really important to me when it comes to decentralization." —Kristen Kipping-Johnson, MPH Resources HonorHealth Research Institute's First Steps to Approaching Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) University of Chicago's Path to Operationalizing Decentralized Phase 1 Trials Across a Regional Network ACCC's Community Oncology Research Institute White Paper: Bringing Cancer Research to the Community:  Strategic Approaches to Representative Oncology Clinical Trial Design This podcast was created in partnership with the Decentralized Trials & Research Alliance, with support from Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead Sciences, and Merck.

The special interview series of Awakening: The Podcast is back!In this episode, Lara O'Neil, APRN, CPNP shares her experience of awakening out of the 3D traditional medical provider matrix, then the 4D medical provider matrix and into the 5D+.Lara gives her gifts to children and families as well as to other APRNs & medical provides by integrating Western, holistic and energy healing modalities.Join us as we cover:*Lara's car ride to her medical job that left her sobbing *Spiritual awakening as non-linear and not a one-time event*The $111.11 check that signaled her alignment*What the pieces falling into place means on your awakening journey*Following the signs to her next level and next level as a healer*Stepping out of the old systems into clarity and expansion*How to live in the Golden Age now*The importance of Healers Healing Themselves & much more!Receive Lara's Compassion & Affirmation Ritual as well as her Walking Meditation here: http://laraoneil.com/free-giftLara O'Neil APRN, CPNP has over 30 years as a holistic health care provider, and currently has a thriving integrative pediatric and family wellness center. She is the author of Rescuing Ourselves: A Story of Love, Healing and Resilience through Integrative Medicine. She holds additional certification in Integrative Health and Healing, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Reiki. She is also a Sacred Spirituality Coach to support her clients healing in a deeper way.She embodies the wisdom of "healers heal thyself" and is deeply committed to the expansion of her own spiritual growth and evolution, as well as dedicated to serving others to do the same. When we go higher, we all go higher. Her mission is to spread the presence of love, wisdom and healing, and to assist her clients in aligning with their Higher Wisdom through releasing that which does not serve them, moving through old patterns, wounds and limiting beliefs, and therefore living a life that is more fulfilling and joyful!Connect with Lara at https://laraoneil.com/ & on Instagram @laraoneil_rescuing ourselvesReceive more from Rev. Dr. Heather Kristian Strang, Mpsy.D:*Channeled transmissions & meditations: https://sacred-spirituality.org/*Follow on YouTube @DrKristianStrang or on IG at sacredspirituality111

For new graduates of nurse practitioner programs, cardiovascular-focused knowledge and skills can be improved with additional professional development opportunities. Guest Michelle Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, MSN, FNP-C, AACC, describes postgraduate fellowships, local and national training options, onboarding, and the importance of mentorship from more tenured NPs.RELATED PCNA RESOURCES:Professional DevelopmentAwardsAbstractsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President of Children's Health at Intermountain Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of learning through experience and preparing nurses for the realities of modern healthcare. She shares how her own leadership journey reinforced the need for stronger nursing preparation and highlights the programs she is leading to support nurses, strengthen the workforce, and improve patient care.

Can gratitude improve your health?Research suggests it can. Daily gratitude has been associated with:Better emotional well-being Less stress and anxiety Greater life satisfaction Improved physical health In this episode, explore the science behind gratitude and simple habits you can start today. Gratitude isn't about ignoring life's challenges. It's about noticing the good that exists alongside them.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Why You Should Practice Gratitude Every Day01:31 - What Are You Grateful For? Charlie and Marianne Answer04:45 - Gratitude Dip - Recipe of the Week05:20 - Practicing Gratitude - Rebalancing our Attention on What is Safe, Kind, and Beautiful Around Us08:51 - Interview with Tabitha Burrill (Tabitha's Glass Emporium) About Her Gratitude Practice24:30 - "A Gift" - Katheryn Starbuck25:15 - Outro with Words from EpicurusListen in to learn more about how practicing daily gratitude can improve mental and physical health, reduce stress, and increase well-being with simple, research-based habits. https://bit.ly/45p9ZWS#Gratitude #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Mindfulness #HealthyHabits #Resilience #EveryDayIsAGiftSupport the show

"Measurable residual disease is where I think the terminology fits best in that, it is intended to measure the amount of cancer cells that are present in the blood or bone marrow at the time the sample was collected. We can identify one cancer cell in a million. Where that can be really valuable is when we start to think about the duration of treatments and the response to some of our treatments," ONS member Caitilin Murphy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, chief nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment considerations for oncology nurses. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), including 45 minutes of pharmacotherapeutic content, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by August 14, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 422: An Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for Oncology Nurses Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications Episode 196: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Bleeding and Thrombosis Episode 184: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Tumor Lysis Syndrome ONS Voice articles: Fixed-Duration Therapy for CLL May Lower Cardiovascular Risks and Costs Less Than Continuous Treatment Individuals With CLL Face Increased Risk for Skin Cancer Master Hypersensitivity Reactions With These Strategies for Prevention and Management Patients With CLL Report Worse QoL and Other Factors Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  Acalabrutinib: Nursing Considerations for Use in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: An Often Overlooked Clinical Entity Richter Transformation Arising From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Venetoclax: Management and Care for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ONS book: Site-Specific Cancer Series: Leukemia (first edition) ONS symptom management resources:  Fatigue Prevention of Bleeding Prevention of Infection: General Blood Cancer United: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment CLL Society: Patient Education Toolkit Lymphoma Research Foundation: Lymphoma Treatments Patient education sheets Acalabrutinib Ibrutinib Pirtobrutinib To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Blood work is a really nice way to evaluate if there is progression of the disease. And we evaluate their blood counts, specifically that complete blood count with a differential. We anticipate an elevated white count, and we anticipate that the absolute lymphocyte count is going to be elevated. That's characteristic of the disease. But what evolves and happens is that those numbers can rapidly change and what we get concerned about is if that white count—and the percentage of the absolute lymphocyte count specifically—starts to increase and double quickly." TS 5:52 "There are some components that help clinicians decide if we expect these things, this cadence of change to happen more readily, or if we feel really comfortable that the biology of the variants contributing to the type of CLL that each patient may have, they may not have that progression as quickly or at all. And so that kind of helps us in that follow-up and cadence. Oftentimes, we're checking blood work every three or six months. Some patients are on an annual interval of visits depending on that active surveillance. I think the other piece is that we have a relatively low threshold when there is a change in symptoms to just recheck those blood tests. It's nice that we can have a pretty readily available blood test to be able to give us a lot of information for these patients." TS 9:45 "When we think about CLL therapy, the old tried and true [treatments] still work: so, rituximab and obinutuzumab. And then we kind of start to think about pathways and the way, the mechanisms of which these treatments are integrated. We think about different pathways of how we can induce cell death, but also what are the potential side effects? What are the potential interactions?" TS 19:35 "I think a lot of this is about really having a clear understanding of the patient's goals and really being able to understand and align. I think we have a lot more data to provide guidance for those patients that really are wanting to know: What is my chance of overall survival? If I do this, does this mean that I don't need to ever be on treatment again? If I do it this way, does it mean that I have to come into clinic every week, or does it mean that I have to come in every week but I'm done? I do one year of treatment, and I don't have to think about treatment for a really long time based on some of these components that we can take into consideration." TS 24:36 "When we think about the B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitors, with venetoclax, I think the biggest component we think about is tumor lysis syndrome. It's so effective that these cancer cells release all of those electrolytes, potassium, phosphorus; you can see a rise in the lactate dehydrogenase and uric acid because those cells are breaking down. And so subsequently, that leads us to the consideration of, is the patient's kidney function able to clear it? And so a lot of frequent lab monitoring, a lot of hydration, supportive care with medications like ursodiol or allopurinol to really improve the ability to clear that cellular waste product so that it doesn't cause an oncologic emergency." TS 34:11

In this episode, Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, APRN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Executive and President of Children's Health at Intermountain Health, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of learning through experience and preparing nurses for the realities of modern healthcare. She shares how her own leadership journey reinforced the need for stronger nursing preparation and highlights the programs she is leading to support nurses, strengthen the workforce, and improve patient care.

In this Wellness Tech installment, Jonathan Mendoza, DC, APRN, NP-C — Nurse Doza — explains why red light panels have become a daily fixture in his clinic and his home. He covers how red and near-infrared wavelengths reach the mitochondria to support healthy ATP production, why panels deliver solar-style input without UV exposure, how he personally uses violet light to wind down at night, and what the emerging 40Hz gamma-frequency research does and does not yet show in humans. FEATURED PARTNER LightpathLED builds veteran-owned red and near-infrared light therapy panels. Nurse Doza uses one daily and highlights this brand specifically because it offers more than a single red setting — it includes violet-spectrum output and adjustable frequency, including a 40Hz option he notes he hasn't found on other consumer panels. Shop: https://lightpathled.com Code: NURSEDOZA (discount applied at checkout) Current promo:Select Diesel Gen3 panels ship with a free stand — verify at checkout, promos change Join the School of Doza The School of Doza is a paid health-education community with live group consults every **Wednesday at 1 PM Central**, plus courses, protocols, and direct access to Nurse Doza. Start your free trial: https://www.schoolofdoza.com --- 5 Key Takeaways 1. Red and near-infrared light interact with your mitochondria, not just your skin.These wavelengths are absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase in the electron transport chain, which supports healthy ATP production — the mechanism researchers call photobiomodulation. 2. A panel delivers solar-style light input without the UV load.Most people spend the majority of daylight hours indoors under light their cells don't recognize. Red light panels are one way to add that input without the burn risk that comes with UV exposure. 3. Panels are low-friction to use. No undressing required — Nurse Doza sits in front of his and lets it hit his forehead. He uses sessions in the two-to-five-minute range as his own personal routine, not a prescribed protocol. 4. Violet light sits at the opposite end of the visible spectrum from red. Nurse Doza reports using violet output in the evening as part of his wind-down. This is his subjective experience — violet-specific calming effects are not yet well established in the peer-reviewed literature. 5. The 40Hz frequency setting is an area of active research, not settled science. Gamma-frequency entrainment at 40Hz has been studied for its effects on brain activity, but the most-cited amyloid findings are from animal models and have published author corrections. Interesting, worth following — not a treatment. Citations: 1. de Freitas LF, Hamblin MR. **Proposed Mechanisms of Photobiomodulation or Low-Level Light Therapy.** *IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics.* 2016. PMID: 28070154 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28070154/ 2. Hamblin MR. **Mechanisms and Mitochondrial Redox Signaling in Photobiomodulation.** *Photochemistry and Photobiology.* 2018. PMID: 29164625 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29164625/ 3. Maghfour J, Ozog DM, Mineroff J, Jagdeo J, Kohli I, Lim HW. **Photobiomodulation CME Part I: Overview and Mechanism of Action.** *Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.* 2024. PMID: 38309304 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309304/ 4. Nairuz T, Cho S, Lee JH. **Photobiomodulation Therapy on Brain: Pioneering an Innovative Approach to Revolutionize Cognitive Dynamics.** *Cells.* 2024. PMID: 38891098 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38891098/ 5. Iaccarino HF, Singer AC, Martorell AJ, et al. **Gamma frequency entrainment attenuates amyloid load and modifies microglia.** *Nature.* 2016;540:230–235. PMID: 27929004 · PMCID: PMC5656389 — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5656389/    *Note: animal-model study. Two author corrections have since been published (2018, 2024).* Bonus — sleep and LED light therapy: Liao YH, Tai CJ, Ming JL, Lin LH, Chien LY. **The Effectiveness of Low-Level LED Light Therapy for Sleep Problems, Psychological Symptoms, and Heart Rate Variability in Shift-Work Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.** *Journal of Nursing Management.* 2025. PMID: 40557249 — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40557249/

Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and wondered, "When did I start slouching?" The good news is that posture can improve at any age, and better posture can support stronger bones, better balance, and greater confidence. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Claudia Tamas, physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and certified integrative bone health practitioner, along with Ruth McCurty, who shares her inspiring posture transformation story. Together, we explore how improving alignment can influence your bones, balance, movement, and overall health. Ruth's transformation shows what can happen when you stop focusing on limitations and start focusing on what your body is capable of achieving. We also discuss why getting evaluated by a qualified professional is so important. Dr. Claudia shares four simple posture exercises that you can begin incorporating into your routine, and we look at safe ways to strengthen your core and improve posture while avoiding movements that may increase fracture risk for people with osteoporosis.   "We can change posture at any age, and we can get strong at any age. Regardless of what you were told before, just give it a try; you'll be surprised." ~ Dr. Claudia Tamas, DPT, APRN, CSCS   In this episode: [03:00] - Dr. Claudia's posture presentation and key concepts [23:05] - Ruth's posture transformation journey [38:35] - Why personalized evaluation matters [39:03] - Four posture exercises to improve alignment [46:45] - How to work with Dr. Claudia    Resources - Dr. Claudia Tamas' ONERO program at Natural Medicine and Rehabilitation in Somerset, NJ - https://www.nmrnj.com/our-services/osteoporosis-onero-program/ - Osteoporosis Strength & Stability Series - https://margie-bissinger.mykajabi.com/osteoporosis-strength-and-stability-series-optin-page - Margie's Strong Bones for Life Free Masterclass - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/strong-bones-for-life-may2026  - Get quality supplements from Margie's Fullscript Dispensary - https://tinyurl.com/supplementsforless   More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Pamela Cipriano shares her decades of experience treating Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses after her son's life-changing diagnosis. We discuss why these infections are often overlooked, how they can mimic other chronic conditions, contribute to misdiagnoses, and the transition into a fascinating discussion on COVID and long COVID. We discussed; Lyme disease and tick-borne infections Symptoms and common misdiagnoses (including fibromyalgia) The REAL testing that needs to be done Bartonella and other co-infections Parasites and chronic illness (as discussed by Dr. Cipriano) Conventional and natural treatment approaches discussed COVID myths and long COVID Nutrition and immune health And lots more! This was such a GREAT conversation. We are sure you will enjoy. Don't miss Part 2, where Dr. Cipriano takes a deep dive into Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and practical strategies for supporting recovery. Dr. Pamela Cipriano, DNP, APRN, is a functional and integrative medicine practitioner specializing in complex chronic illness, Lyme disease and tick-borne infections, chronic inflammation, mold toxicity and other conditions that can contribute to persistent fatigue and multisystem symptoms. She is the founder of The Practice of Health and Wellness in Connecticut and trained under renowned Lyme specialist Dr. Richard Horowitz. You can find out more about Dr. Pamela's work here: YouTube ‪@dr.pamelacipriano1329‬ Website https://www.thepracticeofhealthandwel... Instagram / practicehealthwellness Facebook / dr.pamela.cipriano If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing for more conversations on hormones, metabolism, nutrition, thyroid health, longevity, and evidence-informed approaches to wellness.

Many nurse anesthesia students enter their programs with an interest in teaching, but that interest can fade without formal guidance or hands-on opportunities. The Minneapolis School of Anesthesia is addressing that gap through a student faculty mentorship track designed to prepare future educators before graduation. In this episode, Nickie and Louisa are joined by faculty members Dr. Travis Laffoon, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Megan Kakela, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Jordan Popp, DNP, CRNA, APRN, and Dr. Grace Bedu, DNP, CRNA, APRN to discuss how the program combines mentorship, clinical release time, exam development, simulation teaching, and exposure to the realities of academic life. Their experience offers a practical model for strengthening the nurse anesthesia faculty pipeline. Here's what you'll hear in this episode:

Ready to improve your working relationship with your patient techs? Join the co-hosts as they welcome nurse practitioner and former patient tech Abigail Buechner Baugh for an insightful story-filled conversation about how to communicate, build mutual respect, delegate effectively, and strengthen bedside teamwork with your patient techs for safer, smoother patient care.   SPECIAL GUEST Abby Buechner, DNP, AGACNP-BC, APRN, is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at ECU Health with a background in critical care nursing and cardiac intensive care. Passionate about mentorship and professional development, she helped create ECU Health's APP mentoring program and recently completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Yale University, focusing on healthcare leadership, systems, policy, and advocacy for both patients and bedside nurses. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.  Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.     

Bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) continue to garner the interest of both academic and community cancer centers due to their rapid growth in FDA approvals and increasing use in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. However, practical considerations such as treatment-related toxicities, choosing the right delivery model, and staffing constraints deter many programs from attempting to implement BsAbs. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with 2026 ACCC Innovator Award winner Kate Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, an Outpatient Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Team Lead at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, about her program's APP-led BsAb step-up dosing clinic. With APPs at the helm, this model enables efficient and specialty-expert management of therapies while optimizing physician resources. In addition, its adherence to step-up dosing protocols prioritizes patient safety and convenience while reducing inpatient resource utilization. "[It's important to look] at what you need to spend money on, [make] sure that you're spending money on the right things, and then [look] for areas like space and staff that maybe have capacity that you can utilize in a little bit of a different way to deliver this care." – Kathryn Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP Guest: Kathryn Kennedy, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNPOutpatient Hematology APP Team Lead Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Nashville, Tennessee Resources: ACCC 43rd National Oncology Conference 2026 ACCC Innovator Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Blog: An APP-Led Outpatient Bispecific Antibody Clinic Podcast: APPs Paving the Way in Leadership Blog: Maximizing the Role of APPs in Oncology Care Blog: Bispecific Antibodies Are Moving Forward; So Are the Implementation Questions  

Ever struggled caring for bariatric patients? Join the co-hosts as they share their personal stories and offer practical, dignity-centered perspectives on caring for bariatric patients drawing upon the AMSN Core Curriculum. From navigating respectful care to approaching patient safety challenges, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.    Learn more about the AMSN Core Curriculum at: https://amsn.org/Practice-Resources/Core-Curriculum-for-Medical-Surgical-Nursing 182   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.  Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.   

HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Cheryl Cuozzo, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C, FAIHM   Cheryl Cuozzo, an integrative Nurse Practitioner, shares her personal story overcoming Lyme Disease with host and Naturopathic Doctor Daina Parent. They discuss early signs and symptoms, issues with testing and protocols, and the limits of the conventional model when dealing with complex conditions such as Lyme, co-infections and other chronic conditions. Cheryl's inspiring story led her to design an integrative foundational healing program for her patients that she based of off the holistic care that helped her recover from Lyme. Both practitioners share diet, lifestyle, supplementation and herbal remedies that support the multisystem recovery process from complex conditions.   Cheryl Cuozzo, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C, FAIHM, is a dual Master's–prepared clinician with graduate degrees in Nursing Education and Nurse Practitioner studies. She is double board-certified as an Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner and is a Fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (FAIHM). Cheryl is the first and only Nurse Practitioner in Connecticut to earn FAIHM distinction.  Cheryl's work emphasizes foundational nutrition, neuroimmune regulation, detoxification support, and whole-body lifestyle strategies. She is the founder of Intentional Wellness, a worldwide virtual consulting platform born from her Connecticut-based practice, Cuozzo Health Integrative Medicine. Having personally recovered from Lyme disease using integrative, non-drug approaches, her clinical focus centers on supporting individuals with Lyme disease, co-infections, and other complex, multisystem chronic conditions.   2:00 Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: early symptoms and signs 5:25 Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: Laboratory testing discrepancies and working Dr. Sensenig 10:28  Cheryl's personal Journey with Lyme: Navigating conventional and holistic strategies 13:15 Five Healing Foundations: integrative strategies as the foundation of Cheryl's practice, modeled after her own experience 18:30 The importance of whole food nutrition in the healing process 19:12 The importance of starting a detoxification/purification protocol with a qualified healthcare practitioner before incorporating strong herbs to address Lyme 24:05 Targeted movement and regenerative sleep as part of the healing process 33:54 Neuroimmune and Endocrine regulation 35:42 Herbal supplementation for energy and nervous system regulation 37:28 Toxic load reduction – through a focus on diet, personal and household care products, and detoxification/purification 42:26 Clinical tip: prescribing lifestyle and sleep recommendations to patients for greater compliance 45:21 Integrative care as a Nurse Practitioner: Differences between the conventional model and an integrative approach 49:22 Dr. Sensenig quote "The minute you reduce medicine to protocols you remove the patient from the equation" – looking at each person as an individual 50:03 Supplements and herbal remedies for neuroinflammation in Long COVID and EBV antibody reactivations 52:17 Supplementation and herbals for Lyme coinfections 54:09 Timeline for working with long COVID – when do patients start to feel better? 56:35 Cheryl's mentorship program - training other practitioners in whole food nutrition and integrative strategies: www.cuozzohealth.com 58:57 Shift from conventional mindset to integrative approach - "what's good for the patient?" 1:00:35 Not a one-size-fits-all strategy for Lyme, long COVID and coinfections; remembering the foundation of whole food nutrition

What if one of the greatest gifts we can give a baby in the NICU isn't something we give to the baby at all—but something we give to their parents?In this episode of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast, host Nicole Nyberg, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, is joined by Lisa Kleinz, MA, CCC-SLP, Director of Education at Dr. Brown's Medical, and former NICU parent Liz Barker for an inspiring conversation about the Infant-Driven Feeding® (IDF) Program and how it transforms the NICU experience for babies, families, and care teams.While feeding is at the center of the discussion, this episode is about so much more than breastfeeding or bottles. Lisa explains how the Infant-Driven Feeding® Program is an evidence-based, family-centered developmental care approach that teaches parents and clinicians to recognize and respond to each baby's unique cues, creating positive feeding experiences while promoting safer feeding practices, stronger parent-infant relationships, and improved outcomes.Liz shares the remarkable story of her daughter, Lucy, who was born at just 28 weeks' gestation. She candidly discusses the fear, guilt, and uncertainty she experienced as a NICU parent, and how one nurse's intentional teaching—supported by a family-centered unit culture—helped her move from feeling like an observer to becoming an active, confident caregiver. By learning Lucy's cues, participating in her care from the very beginning, and focusing on positive feeding experiences rather than volume alone, Liz not only gained confidence as a parent but also went on to exclusively breastfeed Lucy after her discharge from the NICU until she was two years old.Together, Nicole, Lisa, and Liz explore why intentionally educating and including parents from day one is one of the most powerful interventions in neonatal care—and why empowering parents ultimately benefits babies for a lifetime.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why the Infant-Driven Feeding® Program is about much more than feeding• How cue-based, developmental care creates safer feeding experiences• The importance of intentionally educating and empowering NICU parents• Why a shared Infant-Driven Feeding® Program language creates consistency, trust, and parent confidence• Why positive feeding experiences matter more than volume alone• The evidence behind family-centered, cue-based feeding—including improved breastfeeding outcomes, greater parent confidence, and positive developmental outcomes• One family's inspiring journey from uncertainty to confidenceThis episode is sponsored by Dr. Brown's Medical, whose Infant-Driven Feeding® Program is helping NICUs create positive feeding experiences by partnering with families, following each baby's cues, and supporting evidence-based, family-centered developmental care from hospital to home.Dr. Brown's Medical: https://www.drbrownsmedical.com  The Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program: https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/ Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/  NICU Mama Hats: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/  NICU Milestone Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/  Newborn Holiday Cards: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/  Empowering NICU Parents Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/  Episode 82 Show Notes: https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode82  Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/ Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents  Pinterest Page: https://pin.it/36MJjmHThank you for listening to the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review—it helps other families find us. We're grateful to be part of this incredible community. Visit www.empoweringnicuparents.com for resources and support.

Type 2 diabetes may be the diagnosis—but what if it is also a symptom of deeper problems affecting the body?In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Dr. Jade Guerra about the functional medicine approach to Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, autoimmune conditions, environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, and chronic illness.Dr. Guerra is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 35 years of experience. Instead of applying the same treatment plan to every patient, she investigates the individual metabolic, hormonal, digestive, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be interfering with that person's health.She explains why a diagnosis often develops years—or even decades—before it is discovered and why simply controlling a laboratory number may not address the underlying cause.DR. JADE GUERRA'S RESOURCESWebsite and Free Masterclasses:https://jadeguerra.com/The End of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/321420510744852/Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Symptoms:https://www.facebook.com/groups/743871260049166/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@drjadeguerraTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@drjadeguerraX:https://x.com/jadeguerrarealCOMPLETE EPISODE PAGEFind the video, resources, key takeaways, timestamps, and full transcript at:https://drhaley.com/type-2-diabetes-root-causes-jade-guerra/IN THIS EPISODEDr. Guerra and Dr. Haley discuss:• Why Type 2 diabetes may be a symptom of deeper metabolic dysfunction• The difference between managing symptoms and investigating root causes• Why Type 2 diabetes may sometimes be placed into remission through appropriate nutrition, lifestyle changes, and professional care• How insulin resistance and blood sugar problems can develop years before diagnosis• Why environmental toxins may contribute to inflammation, hormonal disruption, autoimmune disease, and poor metabolic health• The relationship between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid disease• Why testing only thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, may provide an incomplete picture• How the thyroid depends upon the liver, digestive system, brain, adrenal glands, and overall metabolic health• Testing for mold, metals, pesticides, and other environmental toxins• Why aggressive detoxification programs can create problems when the body's elimination pathways are not working properly• How functional blood chemistry may be used to create an individualized health plan• Why the same diet, supplements, or treatment strategy will not work for everyone• The importance of protein, vegetables, healthy fats, hydration, electrolytes, movement, and sleep• Practical ways to make better food choices before hunger takes control• The limitations of short medical appointments and insurance-directed healthcare• The difference between a laboratory value being “normal” and being optimal• How thoughts, words, meditation, gratitude, and mindset may influence behavior and long-term healthABOUT DR. JADE GUERRADr. Jade Guerra, FNP, APRN, DC, DABCO, has nearly 35 years of experience helping people improve their health through natural and integrative approaches.She is both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with advanced education in functional medicine, blood chemistry, brain neurotransmitters, and thyroid health.Her work focuses on identifying factors that may contribute to Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic health problems. She helps patients explore appropriate changes involving nutrition, targeted supplementation, lifestyle, laboratory testing, and their environment.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 A patient is told she is no longer diabetic00:23 Welcome to The Dr. Haley Show00:51 Introducing Dr. Jade Guerra02:10 Free diabetes and thyroid masterclasses03:53 Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed?05:27 The functional medicine pioneers who influenced Dr. Guerra06:36 Taking responsibility for your own health10:35 Functional medicine versus mainstream medicine13:37 Symptom relief, medications, and health messaging17:23 Finding root causes before symptoms develop18:14 Environmental chemicals and chronic illness21:12 Thyroid disease, Hashimoto's, and childhood diabetes23:18 The markers in a complete thyroid evaluation25:19 Connections between the thyroid, gut, liver, and brain26:06 Testing for mold, metals, and environmental toxins27:26 Supporting the body's detoxification pathways29:49 The risks of unsupervised cleanses31:14 Personalized testing, nutrition, and supplements33:37 How Dr. Guerra discovered functional medicine36:35 Protein, meal planning, hydration, and sleep38:40 Sleep temperature, grounding, and electrolytes42:22 Better restaurant choices and emergency snacks45:31 Dr. Guerra's diabetes and thyroid support communities47:39 Short appointments and insurance limitations50:21 “Normal” versus optimal laboratory ranges51:22 The power of words, mindset, and meditation58:09 Where to connect with Dr. Guerra58:54 Closing thoughtsJULY 2026 LISTENER SPECIALListeners can receive $20 off a purchase of $200 or more at Haley Nutrition through July 31, 2026. The coupon code is announced during the podcast.Shop at:https://haleynutrition.com/CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL HALEYThe Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/Haley Nutrition: https://haleynutrition.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aloe1aloeveragelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhaleynutrition/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haleynutrition/X: https://x.com/aloe1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haley-nutrition/MEDICAL DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace personal medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.Individual health circumstances and outcomes vary. Do not discontinue, reduce, or change prescription medication without first consulting the licensed healthcare professional responsible for your care.ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOWThe Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, functional medicine, nutrition, personal transformation, and unconventional ideas that challenge listeners to think differently about their health.Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform so you do not miss future conversations.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete NCPD information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/NKC865. NCPD credit will be available until July 23, 2027.Winning Strategies for Managing Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: The Heart Failure Nurse's Game Plan In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete NCPD information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/NKC865. NCPD credit will be available until July 23, 2027.Winning Strategies for Managing Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: The Heart Failure Nurse's Game Plan In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

In this episode of the Health Accelerator, Regan Archibald explores the evolving landscape of peptide therapies, highlighting the growing interest in peptides that extend beyond weight management and into broader longevity and performance research. The discussion covers the regulatory environment surrounding peptide compounding, the importance of obtaining peptides through licensed pharmacies, and an overview of several emerging peptides—including SS-31, MOTS-c, Pinealon, Epitalon, and Thymosin Alpha-1—and the biological pathways they are being studied for, such as mitochondrial function, metabolic signaling, circadian rhythms, immune regulation, and cellular aging. Regan also emphasizes a comprehensive approach to healthy aging that combines laboratory testing, personalized care, daily lifestyle habits, and professional guidance, while encouraging listeners to focus on consistent movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and long-term health optimization.As of July 15th, we're taking a summer break from our normal schedule of HACs and Interviews! So there won't be new Podcast episodes during that time. We'll be back in action in September with live calls every week (that all can join!), and great Podcast content. RESOURCES:Book Comprehensive Labs: https://agelessfuture.com/longevity-labs/FREE copy of The Peptide Blueprint: https://agelessfuture.com/blueprintSign up for future Health Accelerator Challenges calls LIVE! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YZsiUMOzSyqcE8IinC5YEQ#/registrationBooks: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Regan-Archibald/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARegan%2BArchibaldBlog: https://agelessfuture.com/learn/?e=newsletterArticles: https://medium.com/search?q=Regan+ArchibaldLIKE/FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE:YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ReganArchibald / https://www.youtube.com/@Ageless.FutureLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-archibald-ab70b813Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ageless.future/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgelessFutureHealth/DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Many of the molecules discussed in this video are research compounds and are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any specific medical use, indication, or condition. They are mentioned only in the context of existing scientific literature and ongoing research and are not being recommended, prescribed, sold, or offered through this video.  This content does not endorse or recommend any specific tests, products, procedures, or treatment protocols.References to our clinic are for general educational context only; investigational or non‑approved products are not available for direct ordering or prescribing based solely on viewing this content.  Do not start, stop, or change any medication, peptide, or supplement based on this video. All medical decisions must be made with a licensed prescribing clinician after a proper evaluation. No provider–patient relationship is created by viewing this content or contacting our clinic.  Regan Archibald is a Licensed Acupuncturist and longevity coach. He is not a medical doctor. Cade Archibald is COO and Co-Founder of Ageless Future, also not a medical doctor. All medical decisions, lab ordering, and prescribing in our clinic are performed only by our licensed medical team (MD, APRN, PA).  Viewers should follow the guidance of their own licensed clinicians and local health authorities regarding diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Item analysis can sound intimidating, especially for educators who were trained as clinicians first and teachers second. But when used well, it can become one of the most valuable tools for improving assessments, clarifying instruction, and supporting student success. In this episode of Airway Exchange, hosts Erin and Louisa welcome in Valerie Diaz, DNP, CRNA, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, CAPT (Ret), USN and Pedro Hernandez, DNP, CRNA, APRN to break down the importance of item analysis, a topic they presented at AANA's EDGE event earlier this year. Just as CRNAs constantly refine their clinical practice, educators should continually evaluate, reflect, and improve the tools they use to assess learning. Better assessments lead to better education. Better education ultimately leads to better patient care. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

Looking for proven ways to end bullying in your unit? Join the co-hosts as they welcome expert Renee Thompson for a candid, practice-focused conversation on bullying in the nursing workforce. Renee will also be presenting the keynote presentation at the 2026 AMSN Convention in September.     To learn more about the 2026 AMSN Convention OR to register, visit: https://amsn.org/Events/AMSN-Convention   SPECIAL GUEST   Dr. Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP is CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute®. She is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, consultant, and leading authority on creating healthy workforces by eliminating bullying and incivility. With over 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, nurse educator, quality manager, and nurse executive, Dr. Thompson spends the majority of her time working with healthcare leaders who want to cultivate a healthy workforce. Renee is the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute and has been repeatedly published, interviewed, and awarded for her work to eradicate disruptive behaviors in healthcare. In 2020, Renee was invited by the Joint Commission to become a member of their Workplace Violence Technical Advisory Panel, has been published in numerous nursing journals, and is a frequent invited guest on radio, podcasts, webinars, and online social media platforms. In 2016, Renee received the Nursing Excellence award as a nurse entrepreneur, honoring her work to eliminate workplace bullying. She received the first Outstanding Nursing Alumni for Excellence in Leadership Award and Distinguished Alumni recognition from her alma mater, and was a finalist in the Healthcare Heroes Awards as a Healthcare Provider. Her blog has won numerous awards as a Top Nursing Blog "must-read" by the online nursing community, and her anti-bullying videos are viewed by healthcare organizations around the world. Renee is one of only 30 nurses in the world who have achieved the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation. In 2018, she was recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare for her contribution to their global online healthcare community and in 2022 was identified as one of the top 5 Nurse Influencers on LinkedIn. Also in 2022, Renee was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her work to eradicate disruptive behaviors in healthcare and in 2024 received the Safe Spaces award from the Florida Nurses Association. In March 2026, Renee will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership for her sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership, commitment to service and influence in shaping health care by addressing disruptive behaviors. Renee has a Master's degree in Nursing Education and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Pittsburgh.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.   Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.   Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing.  Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.   Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland.  Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families.  During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.  Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.   

Are you tired of being told your low libido, brain fog, or painful sex are "just a part of aging," or being handed an antidepressant every time you bring up your hormonal symptoms? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, APRN, and founder of the Revive Institute of Sexual Health. Dr. Stephanie shares her transition from traditional urology to pioneering an integrated approach to women's hormone therapy and sexual wellness. She is on a mission to help women reject "normal" standards of care, overcome clinical dismissal, and reclaim optimal health, pleasure, and connection.   In this episode, you will learn: How the drop in progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen drives anxiety, low libido, and body changes. Why bioidentical hormones are safe, protective against dementia, and unfairly stigmatized by outdated studies. The physical drivers behind painful intimacy and how local estrogen, DHEA, and pelvic floor therapy can help. Why standard blood panels miss the mark and how to advocate for your health.   Connect with Dr. Stephanie: Website: www.ReviveISH.com Podcast: Between the Sheets with Dr. Z https://reviveish.com/between-the-sheets-podcast   For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: www.drerinellis.com Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://booking.hopenaturalhealth.com/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI

Osteoporosis can silently weaken bones long before a fracture happens. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez talks with April Tchumy, orthopedic nurse practitioner with the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program at Baptist Health, about how infusion care and injection therapies can help protect bone health and reduce fracture risk.Many people hear “infusion care” and think of cancer treatment, ports and hours in a chair. But for osteoporosis, infusion and injection treatments can look very different — and may be an important option for patients at higher risk of fractures.In this episode: • How osteoporosis is diagnosed through bone density screening • When screening may be needed before the standard age guidelines • The difference between oral medications, IV infusions and injections • Why some patients may need bone-building treatments first • Common side effects and what patients can expect • How calcium, vitamin D and strength training support bone health • Why preventing hip and spine fractures is such a major treatment goal • How treatment success is measured over timeListen to Baptist Health Talk for more conversations on prevention, wellness and the most searched health topics.Host:Johanna GomezAward-Winning Host & JournalistGuest:April Tschumy, APRN, ONP-CMetabolic Bone SpecialistBaptist Health Orthopedic CareIf you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy:Osteoporosis Explained: Risks, Screenings, and Strength Training

"What I appreciate about our patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic leukemia is the consideration that they receive a cancer diagnosis, and the best thing for them to do is actually nothing. There is a large population of patients that we don't recommend any type of treatment. We recommend that they establish care with an oncologist and that they have a relationship with those care teams," ONS member Caitilin Murphy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, chief nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about an overview of CLL for oncology nurses. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by July 3, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report increased knowledge of the diagnosis and management of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 339: A Lesson on Labs: How to Monitor and Educate Patients With Cancer Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications ONS Voice articles: Compensation Funds Curb Financial Burden for Certain Exposure-Related Cancers Infection Prevention for Oncology Nurses Nurse-Led Bone Marrow Biopsy Clinics Truncate Time for Testing, Treatment Patient Stress Linked to More Advanced Leukemia Patients With CLL Report Worse QoL and Other Factors Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  Care Coordination: Overcoming Barriers to Improve Outcomes for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies in Rural Settings Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: An Often Overlooked Clinical Entity Richter Transformation Arising From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ONS book: Site-Specific Cancer Series: Leukemia (first edition) Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Stem Cell Transplantation Learning Library ONS Biomarker Database ONS clinical practice resource: Genomics Taxonomy Blood Cancer United: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: In Detail CLL Society: Patient Education Toolkit Lymphoma Research Foundation: Lymphoma and CLL Publications National Comprehensive Cancer Network To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Some of the common risk factors are environmental exposures, occupational exposures, and chemical exposures. For example, in certain farming communities where there are pesticides, that can definitely contribute to the risk of developing CLL. There's some consideration for high levels of radon exposure or exposure to Agent Orange. So our veterans, both from the Vietnam War but also more recently in Iraq. There's definitely a consideration that those types of exposures increase the risk of developing CLL." TS 3:01 "Generally, the average age of diagnosis for CLL is in the seventh decade of life. But over 90% of people are diagnosed at age 50 and above. So, this tends to be a diagnosis in the six or seventh decade of life. It's extremely rare in children, although it has been observed, and it's twice as likely to develop in men than it is compared to women. And then individuals who are White are more frequently affected by CLL than other racial or ethnic groups, followed by people of color. And that includes Black, Hispanic, and Native American individuals, but it's rarer in Asian populations." TS 9:33  "There's a lot of adjustment and coping with a new diagnosis. When we think about the diagnostic approach, we get a lot of information that's incredibly valuable and helps us really to pivot and guide patients as to where they need to go and how we can best support them. We've had well-established studies that look to say, 'If we were to treat patients earlier or have different thresholds for consideration for treatment, do patients do better?' ... I think it's really great that we can actually guide patients in a much more precise way, that you don't need any type of therapy at this point, and it may change and evolve in the future." TS 20:29 "I have some patients that are doers and they want to do something, so this active surveillance or watch and wait really paralyzes their coping. And so they want to do something. Oftentimes, that's really when I pull in some integrative strategies and say exercise is always going to be beneficial. The more active you are, the more physically fit you are. If you really want to do something, make sure that you stay hydrated, that you eat well, and you're engaged in a physical activity that you enjoy and can be consistent with." TS 32:37 "I think another piece that we don't often discuss is around the immunoglobulins and the immune system, but CLL has a pretty significant impact on immune dysfunction. And so patients with CLL, even if they are not on any type of active treatment, their immune system doesn't necessarily function fully. And so they're more likely to develop some upper respiratory infections or more easily develop the flu or coronavirus. ... Often times, we think a lot about supporting patients to get vaccines and to have early evaluation if those symptoms develop because you're more likely to develop upper respiratory infections. I think there's a component around immune dysfunction that I think is really valuable for people to understand that it's not contingent upon the treatment. It's contingent upon the disease and mechanistically, how the B cells are dysfunctional and don't provide that immunity that otherwise would be in a healthy B cell." TS 42:54

In this episode of Airway Exchange, Erin and Greg sit down with Yasmine Campbell, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, a clinical associate professor at Florida International University and member of the AANA Education Committee. The episode discusses strategies for writing better exams, the growing role of AI, and creating meaningful professional development opportunities for CRNA faculty. ​Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: