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En esta edición de Las Voces del BSN traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, reaccionamos a los partidos del domingo 14 de junio, donde los Criollos de Caguas visitaron a los Capitanes de recibo y los Atleticos de San German visitaron a los Vaqueros de Bayamón.
"Strong injury cases aren't built on medical records alone — they're built on understanding what those records actually mean." The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 271 features Shelby Lodholz, BSN, RN, LNC, Founder of Shelby Lodholz Consulting in the Omaha, Nebraska area. With more than 21 years of nursing experience spanning critical care, surgical services, cardiology, procedural medicine, and intensive care leadership, Shelby now helps injury attorneys bridge the gap between medicine and law as a Legal Nurse Consultant. After reviewing thousands of medical records throughout her nursing career, Shelby understands how to identify key issues related to causation, damages, standards of care, and case strategy. Today, she works alongside attorneys to help them better understand the medicine behind their cases, locate and evaluate experts, prepare for depositions and trial, and build stronger, more defensible claims. In this conversation, we discuss the biggest mistakes attorneys make when vetting experts, the importance of professionalism and communication in litigation, the role AI should — and should not — play in evaluating medical issues, and how legal nurse consultants can provide a significant advantage in complex injury cases. Shelby also shares how her rural Nebraska upbringing shaped her work ethic, leadership style, and commitment to doing the hard work necessary to get things right. A fascinating conversation about medicine, litigation strategy, and helping attorneys better understand the cases they are fighting for every day. This episode presented by CallRail. Integrated into your case management system, CallRail helps law firms capture every call, respond faster, spot high-value leads instantly, and drive growth. Join over 3,000 law firms using CallRail to follow up faster, land bigger cases, and grow smarter. Start your free trial: https://www.callrail.com/legal-services?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=lawyer-stories
En esta edición de Desde el Rancho, traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, reaccionamos al partido del viernes 12 de junio, donde los Vaqueros de Bayamón visitaron a los Osos de Manati, y fueron los locales quienes se llevaron la victoria 98 a 93.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Kimberly Overton and Michael Jaco explore truth-telling, courage, discernment, censorship, healing, and accountability while honoring Attorney Warner Mendenhall's legacy. The conversation examines the personal cost of speaking out, confronting difficult truths, and finding transformation through faith, responsibility, and trauma healing...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Kimberly Overton and Michael Jaco explore truth-telling, courage, discernment, censorship, healing, and accountability while honoring Attorney Warner Mendenhall's legacy. The conversation examines the personal cost of speaking out, confronting difficult truths, and finding transformation through faith, responsibility, and trauma healing...
En esta nueva edición de Las Voces del BSN hablaremos sobre la debacle en Ponce y en Arecibo. Además, el rey del pop Jassel Perez llegó para quedarse al BSN y hablaremos de su impacto inmediato en el BSN... Finalmente tocaremos el tema sobre la salida de Tremont Waters de la selección nacional de Puerto Rico.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – A remarkable journey from critical care nurse to healthcare entrepreneur and advocate. Kimberly shares how her experiences during the COVID era led her to question many aspects of the traditional healthcare system and ultimately inspired her to take a stand for patient autonomy, informed consent, and...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – A remarkable journey from critical care nurse to healthcare entrepreneur and advocate. Kimberly shares how her experiences during the COVID era led her to question many aspects of the traditional healthcare system and ultimately inspired her to take a stand for patient autonomy, informed consent, and...
Hablamos sobre el U18, desbalance en el desarrollo, caso de Carter Bryant, El Rey del Pop, BSN y la lista de 24. Redes: @12magnificos
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – We spend more on healthcare than any nation on earth, yet longevity stagnates or declines. This paradox traces directly back to decisions made in the early 1900s. Autism rates have risen from 1 in 50 children in 2000 to roughly 1 in 31 by 2022. Alzheimer's among those over 65 has climbed from about 10% to over 15%...
In this episode, Nicolle W. Davis, PhD, RN, SCRN, FAHA, Director of the Mobile Stroke Program at UF Health, and Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN, System Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President at UF Health, join the podcast to discuss the development of stroke protocols and the growth of innovative mobile stroke programs. They share how bringing specialized stroke care directly to patients can improve outcomes, reduce treatment delays, and strengthen coordinated care across the health system.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – We spend more on healthcare than any nation on earth, yet longevity stagnates or declines. This paradox traces directly back to decisions made in the early 1900s. Autism rates have risen from 1 in 50 children in 2000 to roughly 1 in 31 by 2022. Alzheimer's among those over 65 has climbed from about 10% to over 15%...
Tongue ties happen everywhere in the world and India is no exception. In this episode, Katie Oshita and Dr. Ankita Shah discuss what tongue tie care looks like in India today, the awareness, the gaps, and how one specialist is working to change the conversation. Listen to hear more about the unique challenges of diagnosis and treatment in India.Podcast Guest: Dr. Ankita Shah is an internationally trained airway-focused dentist, TMJ expert, and tongue tie specialist with 16 years of experience integrating sleep health, jaw rehabilitation, orthodontics, and myofunctional therapy.She holds several rare distinctions: India's first and only OC-trained TMJ expert in Gnatho-Neuromuscular dentistry (fewer than 200 practitioners hold this credential globally), and the first Indian Ambassador of The Breathe Institute, where she trained under renowned ENT and sleep surgeon Dr. Soroush Zaghi in Los Angeles. She also serves as President of the India Airway Co-LAB Chapter under the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com
In this episode, the we welcome back guest host, Dr. Neelou Weeker, and ED nurse, Leigh Clary, to discuss the critical intersection of language barriers, patient equity, and emergency care. Through two powerful clinical scenarios, the team explores the “gold standards” of medical translation, the challenges of resource-limited community settings, and how TeamSTEPPS tools—specifically closed-loop communication and situational monitoring—can be leveraged to ensure true informed consent and patient safety. The Gold Standard vs. Clinical Reality Providing equitable care means ensuring every patient, regardless of language or culture, fully understands their medical team. While academic centers are often highly resourced, executing communication seamlessly remains a universal challenge. 1. Translation Tools and Hierarchy The Gold Standard: Video- or audio-based professional interpretation tablets allow face-to-face or direct vocal translation. The Secondary Backup: In-house dual-handset “blue phones” connect directly to professional phone lines when tablets experience connectivity issues. The Tertiary Backup: Multilingual staff members can help act as a bridge. Many institutions feature language fluencies on staff ID badges. Note: Staff members should only be used to establish initial rapport or identify the required dialect, not as official medical interpreters. The Danger of Family Interpreters: While family members bring invaluable cultural context and an understanding of the patient’s baseline, studies show they only correctly interpret medical dialogue 19% of the time. The Bottom Line: Always utilize the official route first. When technology fails, do your absolute best—never settle for “good enough” when better communication is possible. 2. Academic vs. Community and Rural Settings Emergency medicine requires extreme adaptability. In resource-limited community or rural hospitals, finding an interpreter for less commonly spoken languages can take upwards of 30 minutes. Physicians must sometimes physically carry translation phones from room to room while managing other patients just to maintain an open line with a rare-dialect interpreter. Applying TeamSTEPPS to Patient Communication We routinely use TeamSTEPPS tools to communicate with our fellow clinicians, but we must remember that the patient is the most important member of the healthcare team. 1. Closed-Loop Communication & The Teach-Back Method To confirm true patient understanding, avoid simple “yes or no” questions, nods, or smiles. Instead, utilize the Teach-Back Method, requiring the patient to repeat the instructions or choices back to you in their own words. How to Phrase It (Taking Responsibility): “I want to make sure that I have been clear in what I’ve said to you. To help me feel reassured that I communicated everything correctly, could you tell me what you understand is going on?” Clinical Value: This is particularly vital for high-stakes decisions and ED discharge instructions. Multimodal Approach: In high-stakes moments, combine professional translation, family context, and teach-back to minimize errors. 2. Situational Monitoring Resuscitative environments are chaotic, and the primary physician trying to run a cod or secure an airway has immense cognitive load. The Team Safety Net: Other team members (nurses, techs, scribes) can help monitor the situation and catch critical communication errors. Reconciling Clinical Urgency with Informed Consent How do you balance the immediate need to save a life with the time-consuming process of formal translation? The ABC Priority: First and foremost, secure Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. If a patient presents to the ED in extremis and cannot communicate, clinicians must operate under the assumption that the patient wants life-saving measures performed. Task Delegation: While the medical team manages the immediate ABCs, immediately task support staff (such as social workers) with finding an official interpreter, locating family members, and gathering background information. Next Steps: Once the ABCs are stable, the team has the time and space to pause, establish formal translation, and dive deeper into informed consent for further procedures. Key Takeaways Acknowledge the Bias of Urgency: Time pressure can tempt us to bypass official translation channels. Guard against this by maintaining an equity-first mindset. Close the Loop with Patients: Ensure they can paraphrase their care plan or consent choices. Protect the Team via Shared Roles: Trust your teammates to monitor the big picture and catch subtle communication gaps during high-stress resuscitations. Do you use TeamSTEPPS or a similar model in your ED? We'd love to hear what has been successful for your team. Hit us up on social media @empulsepodcast or connect with us on ucdavisem.com Host: Dr. Julia Magaña, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest Host: Dr. Neelou Tabatabai, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Guest: Leigh Clary, RN, BSN, RN, CEN, ADCES, MICN , ED Nurse and TeamSTEPPS Project Lead at UC Davis Resources: TeamSTEPPS Player of the Month Program, Presentation by Leigh Clary and Jose Metica TeamSTEPPS™: Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety Heidi B. King, MS, CHE, James Battles, PhD, David P. Baker, PhD, Alexander Alonso, PhD, Eduardo Salas, PhD, John Webster, MD, MBA, Lauren Toomey, RN, BSBA, MIS, and Mary Salisbury, RN, MSN. TeamSTEPPS Pocket Guide – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality EM Pulse: TeamSTEPPS, September 17, 2021 *** Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the hosts or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis Health, or their parent organizations.
Episode 43: Swallowing Safely After Stroke: A Speech Therapist's Guide for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers | Stronger After Stroke Swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, affect nearly half of all stroke survivors, yet many families don't receive clear answers about what's happening or what to do next. In this episode, Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, stroke nurse navigator, sits down with Scarlett Staton, M.S., CCC-SLP, a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, to pull back the curtain on one of stroke recovery's most overlooked challenges. Whether you're a survivor navigating a new diet, a caregiver managing mealtimes at home or a family member trying to advocate in the hospital, this conversation gives you the information you need. What you'll hear in this episode: · Why dysphagia happens after stroke and what's going on in the brain and body · The difference between silent aspiration and visible swallowing difficulty, and why silent aspiration is so dangerous · What thickened liquids and modified food textures really mean for daily life · How swallowing recovery progresses and what realistic timelines look like · How to advocate for a swallowing evaluation if one hasn't been offered · What caregivers need to know about safe mealtimes at home · The connection between dysphagia and speech recovery Want more inspiring stories and real-life resources? Subscribe and share "Stronger After Stroke" with someone who needs a little extra support navigating life after stroke. For more support after stroke, check out the programs available virtually and in person through the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/patient-resources/resource-center/ If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare's "MedChat" podcast, available in your favorite podcast app. "MedChat" provides continuing medical education on the go and is targeted toward physicians and clinicians. Norton Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of original release: June 8, 2026
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – After battling alcoholism, addiction, epilepsy, emotional hardship, homelessness, and the devastating loss of independence, Stefan transformed his pain into purpose through sobriety, holistic healing, mindset work, and spiritual growth. Today, he uses his lived experience to inspire others who...
This episode dives into the raw, unfiltered business journey of Tommy D, a man who built a booming roofing company, lost nearly everything in the 2008 crash, missed a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance to buy a bank, and still clawed his way back to owning 17 companies and generating millions.Joseph and Tommy unpack the mindset, the mistakes, the near‑misses, and the massive rebound that shaped one of the most unconventional entrepreneurial careers you'll hear this year.Roofing Empire — how Tommy built a highly profitable roofing company before the crash2008 Collapse — the moment everything fell apart and what it taught himMissed Bank Deal — the opportunity that could have changed everythingRebuilding Wealth — the strategy behind launching and scaling 17 companiesOpportunity Zones — how he leveraged OZs to create long‑term, community‑focused wealthDiversified Leadership — why Tommy now operates across construction, development, healthcare, and tourismThe high‑cashflow roofing years and what made the business explodeHow the 2008 crash wiped out his momentum and forced a total resetThe story of the bank he could have bought—and why he still thinks about itThe mindset shift that turned failure into fuelHow he built 17 companies by focusing on systems, partnerships, and community impactWhy he believes underutilized communities hold the next wave of generational wealthThe role of healthcare, construction, and development in rebuilding distressed areasTommy's path is anything but linear. After making serious money in roofing, losing it, and rebuilding from scratch, he now serves as:Director of Development at Titan Impact GroupLeader at Land Shark MastermindCertified Opportunity Zone AdvisorGeneral Contractor & Custom Home BuilderFormer Emergency Department NursePublished author and scientific researcherGhost town tour guide with TNT Ghost Town ToursHis academic background includes Doctor of Science studies at Arizona State University, a BSN from Chamberlain University, and studies at Pasco‑Hernando State College.Failure is a pivot point, not a dead endWealth is built through diversification, not single‑lane successMissed opportunities can sharpen your vision for the next oneCommunity‑focused development is both profitable and purpose‑drivenReinvention is possible at any stage of lifeThis is a story of grit, loss, reinvention, and massive comeback energy. Tune in to hear how Tommy turned a crash into a catalyst and built an empire that spans industries and communities.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – After battling alcoholism, addiction, epilepsy, emotional hardship, homelessness, and the devastating loss of independence, Stefan transformed his pain into purpose through sobriety, holistic healing, mindset work, and spiritual growth. Today, he uses his lived experience to inspire others who...
En esta edición de Las Voces del BSN traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco reaccionamos a los partidos del miercoles 3 de junio, donde los Vaqueros de Bayamón visitaron a los Gigantes de la C y los Cangrejeros de Santurce visitaron a los Piratas de Quebradillas.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Registered homeopath Tanya Kell joins Melissa to explore homeopathy, vital force, remedy selection, and the body's natural return to balance. The conversation connects physical symptoms with emotions, stress, and generational trauma while highlighting Arnica, educational resources, and Tanya's accessible classes for holistic wellness and healing...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Registered homeopath Tanya Kell joins Melissa to explore homeopathy, vital force, remedy selection, and the body's natural return to balance. The conversation connects physical symptoms with emotions, stress, and generational trauma while highlighting Arnica, educational resources, and Tanya's accessible classes for holistic wellness and healing...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Macrae and Moore note that 20-30% of clinicians privately recognized the harm yet remained silent out of fear. Collective compliance enabled the campaign. The takeaway is urgent: when right and wrong no longer govern institutions, citizens must exit the compromised system. The public framework has forfeited legitimacy...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Macrae and Moore note that 20-30% of clinicians privately recognized the harm yet remained silent out of fear. Collective compliance enabled the campaign. The takeaway is urgent: when right and wrong no longer govern institutions, citizens must exit the compromised system. The public framework has forfeited legitimacy...
Does the concept of stress relief stress you out? Join the co-hosts for a fresh, practical conversation on alternative stress relief for med-surg nurses. Hear real-life perspectives plus simple, doable strategies you can use on shift and off to reset your nervous system, lower stress fast, and prevent burnout from stacking up. 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.
En esta edición de Las Voces del BSN traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco nos vamos en vivo para ponernos al día, con las noticias mas reciente en el Baloncesto Superior Nacional. Vamos hablar de:
Resources: United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) Find an ostomy support group near you Ostomy Awareness Day / World Ostomy Day The Youth Rally Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA (FOW-USA) Ostomy 101 About the Speaker: Eva Philippe, BSN, RN, CWON, graduated as a nurse in 2012 from Saddleback College in CA. She then went on to complete a BSN program through University of Texas, Arlington. She realized her passion and interest in the role wound and ostomy while completing her capstone BSN project on healthcare staff's impact on patients' adaptation to ostomy in the early post-op phase. She completed her wound training through University of Washington and ostomy training through Emory University in 2019. She currently works at Fred Hutch Cancer Care clinic in Seattle, WA. This is an outpatient oncology clinic where she works in the CWON role supporting patients with ostomy needs and a wide variety of wound etiologies (oncological and other). This is a small team of CWONs working in collaboration with over 20 teams of oncology subspecialties as well as surgical teams. Eva also works at Evergreen Healthcare in Washington in both the inpatient setting and outpatient wound and ostomy clinic where she collaborates with a larger team of infectious disease and various providers and nurses to the full scope of the role. She participates in two local ostomy support groups: North Sound Ostomy Support Group and Greater Eastside Ostomy Support Group. Additionally, Eva has periodically attended Youth Rally since 2019. Eva is passionate about teaching. She has given presentations at the University of Washington nursing conferences and precepted clinical students from various programs. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Guest James Norton, BSN, RN, FPCNA, describes the use of AI in nursing practice, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs). James shares how to effectively craft a prompt to get the results you need whether you are looking for information on clinical references or guidelines, or drafting appeal letters for denied prior authorizations, and the importance of reviewing AI outputs with a critical eye. Related PCNA Resources: Article: Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity for Positive Transformations in Cardiovascular Disease ManagementCE Course: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Care: ATTR Case StudyCE Course: Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging AI for CVD ManagementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
En esta edición especial de Desde el Rancho traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, reaccionamos a la noticia de la suma del jugador Dominicano, Jassel Perez a las filas de los Vaqueros de Bayamón en substitución de Jaylin Galloway.
En esta edición de Las Voces del BSN traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, se una el Pirra-ta y el Capitan para reaccionar al partido entre los Piratas de Quebradillas vs los Capitanes de Arecibo.
En esta edición de Las Voces del BSN traído a ustedes por Los Come Banco, reaccionamos a los partidos del sábado 30 de mayo de los Vaqueros de Bayamon quienes visitaron a los Osos de Manati, y los Cangrejeros de Santurce visitaron a los Atleticos de San German.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and community member, Maria Jasanya. Based in Brooklyn, Maria is a nurse educator and medical writer who has mastered the art of balancing a traditional nursing career with multiple income streams.She shares her journey from wanting to be a nurse since elementary school to becoming a nurse residency coordinator, adjunct professor, and prolific freelance writer. We dive deep into how a curious mind and a willingness to say “yes” to new opportunities can lead to a fulfilling and diversified professional life.About Maria JasanyaMaria Jasanya, MSN, RNC, CNM, CLC, CNE, is a Nurse Educator, Adjunct Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife and Nurse Freelance Medical Writer with extensive experience in nursing education, maternal–child health, and professional development. She obtained her BSN from CUNY Hunter College in 2007, MSN from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2012 and a post-MSN certificate from SUNY Stony Brook in 2019.Maria is passionate about mentoring nurses, advancing nursing education, self and patient advocacy and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes by applying evidence-based research. She has devoted herself to be a lifelong learner and encourages nurses to do the same! Key TakeawaysThe Power of Multiple Income Streams: We discuss how Maria manages her primary role as a nurse residency coordinator alongside being an adjunct professor at three different nursing colleges and a frequent contributor to major medical databases.The Art and Science of Writing: Maria explains how she transitioned into medical writing through our connection on LinkedIn. She now contributes to platforms like EBSCO's Dynamic Health and Relias, specializing in updating references, fact-checking, and writing nursing and continuing education content.Speaking into Existence: After taking a chance on her first podcast guest appearance, Maria discovered a new passion for speaking and now proactively uses LinkedIn to book future engagements.Advice for Nurses Seeking ChangeFollow Your Passion: Maria emphasizes that you shouldn't chase money; instead, chase your passion, and the multiple income streams will naturally follow.Ignore the “Marketable” Myth: You don't have to work in high-acuity areas like the ICU just to be marketable; there are endless opportunities in settings like school health, correctional nursing, and neuro rehab.Start Small and Take Risks: Growth happens when you are willing to be uncomfortable. Whether it's a small $25 project or a new credential like SEO, every step helps build your professional repertoire.Follow Maria on Socials!LinkedInWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a
Hello Sweet Friend,Welcome to Season 7 of The Cannabis Truth Podcast, where we explore the science, stories, and solutions behind medical cannabis, plant therapy, holistic wellness, plant-based healing, cannabinoid medicine, and the endocannabinoid system (ECS).In this enlightening episode, Educator, Author, and Cannabis Truth Podcast Host Honey Smith Walls welcomes Diane Carbo, RN, caregiver advocate, founder of CaregiverRelief.com, and host of the Caregiver Relief Podcast. With more than 50 years of healthcare experience, Diane shares her personal discovery of medical marijuana later in life and how plant medicine transformed her understanding of health, wellness, caregiving, and chronic illness.Together, Honey and Diane discuss the often-overlooked endocannabinoid system, why modern healthcare frequently focuses on "sick care" instead of true healing, and how cannabis education can empower patients and caregivers to improve quality of life. This conversation explores cannabis benefits, ECS research, integrative medicine, natural healing, caregiving challenges, patient advocacy, and the future of cannabis in healthcare.Walls' newly published book, Healing Beyond High: Cannabis Truth, is now available on Amazon or through your favorite bookstore.Feel free to invite friends to join our Facebook group: Healing Beyond HighGet your FREE PDF: The Cannabis Recovery KitHealingBeyondHigh.com/kitVisit our affiliates:Dr. Dustin SulakDr. Philip BlairMegan Mbengue MSMCT, BSN, RNDr. Harold HanLearn More About Medical Cannabis:https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/https://jamanetwork.com/Can't wait to help you elevate your quality of life!Pax Vobiscum,Honey Smith WallsEducator, Host, Author, Speaker#cannabiseducation #medicalcannabis #endocannabinoidsystem #plantmedicine #cannabisbenefits #cannabisheals #holistichealth #integrativemedicine #caregiverwellness #medicinalmarijuana
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – A candid conversation about the political firestorm surrounding Thomas Massie, the growing divide within conservative politics, and the dangerous rise of ideological tribalism in America. As tensions continue to rise following criticism from Donald Trump toward Massie, we take a deeper look at what this controversy...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – A candid conversation about the political firestorm surrounding Thomas Massie, the growing divide within conservative politics, and the dangerous rise of ideological tribalism in America. As tensions continue to rise following criticism from Donald Trump toward Massie, we take a deeper look at what this controversy...
Esta semana en GW5 Sports tenemos un invitado especial, Salvatore el Bat Boy de los Cangrejeros de Santurce. Hablamos con su entrenadora Viviana sobre su trayectoria con los animales, particularmente los perros como Salva y el Béisbol. Luego pasamos a hablar de la NBA y lo último de los playoffs con los Knicks avanzando a su primera final desde el 1999. Ahora esperan por el ganador de los Spurs y Thunder. Con 11 victorias consecutivas de los Knicks en esta postemporada, tienen chance de ganarle a cualquiera de los equipos del Oeste.En la BSN hablamos sobre la controversia que hubo esta semana con el pívot de la selección nacional, George Conditt, ¿Se va o se queda? Hablamos de los últimos cambios de refuerzo en Arecibo, Bayamón y Carolina. Luego cubrimos las carreras por los últimos espacios en los playoffs de la Conferencia A y B.Este episodio de GW5 Sports es traído a ustedes por Intervalos Fitness Studio y Welli Clinic. Para más información puede visitar su página de instagram @intervalosfitness y @welli_clinic o llamar al 787-378-7090 (Intervalos) y 787-922-0037 (Welli).
When someone you love is in the hospital, the experience can feel overwhelming – filled with unfamiliar faces, complex medical terms, and fast-moving decisions. In this episode, we speak with Ashley Williams, BSN, RN, registered nurse at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, about how patient advocates and clinical coordinators help guide patients through their care journey. From understanding treatment plans and coordinating second opinions to knowing who to call with questions, these professionals can make a difficult time feel more manageable. We also hear from Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C, clinical social worker at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, who shares insight into working with your healthcare team during complex medical situations. If you or a loved one is facing a serious diagnosis, this episode offers guidance on building support and navigating care with confidence. Host: Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM Producer/Editor: Lauren Summers Show Notes: Lauren Summers Guests: Ashley Williams, BSN, RN; Lauren LaTourette, LCSW, APHSW-C See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Functional Nurse Academy graduate Beth Ereio shares her healing journey from autoimmune illness to renewed vitality through functional medicine, nervous system support, and Neuro Emotional Technique. Melissa and Beth explore trauma, emotional stress, root causes, and the mind-body connection in chronic disease recovery and hope...
At a motorcycle track, a middle-aged man suffers a massive crash off a jump. Byt the time our team arrives on scene, the man is inflating like a balloon suffering from massive structural-distorting subcutaneous emphysema. The massive air pockets completely obliterated his normal anatomy, leaving them to guess: Do we blindly plunge decompressing needles into his chest where the landmarks have completely vanished or do we prioritize and secure the airway using advanced focused techniques? Listen in as our team learns in real time that ego has no place beside the patient. How does this case turn out? Listen in! Interested in obtaining CE credit for this episode? Visit OnlineAscend.com to learn more. Listeners can purchase individual episode credits or subscribe to the Critical Care Review Bundle and gain access to all episode CE Credits. We are joined by: Clint Pusey, BSN, RN, CFRN William W. Wright, FP-C Click here to download this episode today! As always thanks for listening and fly safe! Hawnwan Moy MD FACEP FAEMS John Wilmas MD FACEP FAEMS Nyssa Hattaway, BA, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Functional Nurse Academy graduate Beth Ereio shares her healing journey from autoimmune illness to renewed vitality through functional medicine, nervous system support, and Neuro Emotional Technique. Melissa and Beth explore trauma, emotional stress, root causes, and the mind-body connection in chronic disease recovery and hope...
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The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine
Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing. Learn more about our programs at www.fxnursing.com How should nurses list credentials after their name? In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, Dr. Brigitte Sager explains how nurses, nurse practitioners, and advanced practice nurses can understand and display their professional credentials with more clarity and confidence. If you have ever wondered whether RN, BSN, MSN, DNP, APRN, NP, board certification, holistic nursing certification, or your other credentials should come first, this episode will help you make sense of the “alphabet soup” after a nurse's name. Brigitte breaks down the difference between academic degrees, nursing licensure, advanced practice titles, national board certifications, specialty certifications, and program-created certificates. You'll also hear how credentialing applies to nurses entering functional, holistic, and integrative healthcare. Brigitte discusses holistic nursing board certification through AHNCC, the Institute for Functional Medicine's certification process, and the future need for a true functional nursing board certification. This episode is especially helpful for RNs, NPs, APRNs, nurse entrepreneurs, holistic nurses, functional medicine nurses, integrative health professionals, and nurses pursuing advanced education or specialty training. Whether you are updating your email signature, website bio, resume, professional title, or social media profile, this conversation will help you think more carefully about credibility, professionalism, and how to represent your qualifications accurately. In this episode: How to list nursing credentials after your name The difference between degrees, licenses, certifications, and certificates Where RN, NP, APRN, MSN, DNP, and board certifications fit Why credential order matters for nurses and nurse practitioners What holistic nursing certification means How IFM certification fits into functional medicine education Why functional nursing needs clearer professional standards How nurses can communicate credibility in functional and integrative healthcare Learn more about the Institute for Functional Nursing: www.fxnursing.com
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Ethan Okunas explains how sunlight, darkness, meal timing, and movement restore circadian alignment, improve mitochondrial function, reduce hunger, and support lasting metabolic health beyond calories, macros, or clean eating, helping people counter obesity, autoimmunity, fatigue, and insulin resistance naturally daily...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Ethan Okunas explains how sunlight, darkness, meal timing, and movement restore circadian alignment, improve mitochondrial function, reduce hunger, and support lasting metabolic health beyond calories, macros, or clean eating, helping people counter obesity, autoimmunity, fatigue, and insulin resistance naturally daily...
Tongue ties happen everywhere in the world. Some places are good at diagnosis and support and others are still denying their existence. In the UK many babies aren't diagnosed and if they are most are “snipped” and sent on their way. In this episode Katie Oshita and Dr Suraj discussed the similarities and differences in the tongue tie climate between the UK and US. Listen to hear more about the complexities of hyper mobility and use of Serrapeptase and wound healing. Listen here.Podcast Guest: Dr Suraj is a clinician with a specialist interest in airway health, breathing, sleep, and holistic root-cause medicine. He is passionate about bridging the gap between dentistry, medicine, and whole-body health, helping both children and adults address underlying issues such as mouth breathing, snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, and swallowing dysfunction. Through his clinical work and educational outreach, Dr Suraj advocates for early intervention, prevention, and multidisciplinary care to optimise long-term health outcomes.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com
Hoy en el Pirra-ta de Corazón venimos a hablar la derrota ante Bayamon, el juego de esta noche vs los Osos, el calendario del resto del mes de mayo, el despilfarro de refuerzos, hablamos de Mudiay, Cowan, Basile, Clavell y el porque no estamos eliminados todavia.Recuerden que nos pueden seguir en:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loscomebanco/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loscomebanco?igsh=NzlvdmV6dzJvNW5p&utm_source=qrYoutube https://youtube.com/@loscomebancoTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@loscomebancos?_t=ZT-8uQiCc5mjl4&_r=1
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Duty to Disobey — a film exploring the experiences of military service members who faced immense pressure during the COVID vaccine mandates. We'll dive into the ethical, emotional, constitutional, and human implications of coercion, informed consent, censorship, religious exemptions, and the...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Kimberly Overton, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – Duty to Disobey — a film exploring the experiences of military service members who faced immense pressure during the COVID vaccine mandates. We'll dive into the ethical, emotional, constitutional, and human implications of coercion, informed consent, censorship, religious exemptions, and the...
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – With overburdened physicians and a nationwide chronic disease epidemic, functional nurses are helping bridge an important gap in patient support and wellness education. Depending on licensure and scope of practice, advanced practice registered nurses, such as nurse practitioners, may diagnose and treat...
Today's guest is Laura J. Werner, DC, RN, BA, BSN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, system director, CDI, at Community Health System in Fresno, California. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/justifying-additional-staff) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is May 27 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. Note: the normal deadline has been extended due to the Memorial Day holiday. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 4–6, 2026. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/43o1wlv) ACDIS update: Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by May 31! (https://bit.ly/4uhBUSP) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU)
The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Medical Qigong practitioner Keith Coley joins Nurse Gail Macrae to explore how energetic medicine, frequency healing, and Qi cultivation address root causes beneath chronic illness. Their conversation challenges symptom management and invites listeners to restore coherence through sound therapy, acupuncture, and consistent intentional daily practice...