Podcasts about Critical care nursing

Ep. 151 - The AMSN Story With Co-Founder Alice Poyss A cinematic journey into the story of AMSN's humble beginnings with AMSN Co-Founder Alice Poyss. Join Alice along with special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman and the co-hosts as they journey back in time to Philadelphia in 1990. PLUS a very important opening message every med-surg nurse must hear.    SPECIAL GUEST Alicemarie S. Poyss, RN, Ph.D., CNL, APRN-BC, FAMSN works at Drexel University, College of Nursing & Health Professions since1992. She was the Track Director for the MSN Clinical Nurse Leader Track. Particular clinical expertise is gastrointestinal surgery, nutrition support and nutrition screening of adults and elderly. She received her postmaster`s certificate as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Leader. She holds certification from ANA as a medical-Surgical nurse Specialist. She is co-founder of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, a specialty nursing organization created for medical-surgical nurses. In 2024, Dr. Poyss was inducted into the inaugural group of Fellows, of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (FAMSN). Dr. Poyss is currently practicing in a primary medical group managing palliative care for Elderly homebound patients. She has taught in both undergraduate and graduate Nursing programs in three Universities. Dr. Poyss's research interests in the clinical areas include nursing intervention/outcome studies, and nursing treatment/outcome studies. She has participated with the Iowa Nursing Intervention Classification project and authored two nursing interventional labels for the project. Other research interests include program evaluation, and effects of alternate teaching styles with student learning. Funded research includes Evaluation of an Alternative Care Delivery System in Critical Care Nursing and preventing readmission for CHF patients to Acute Care.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice were spent bedside on a busy ortho/neuro unit where she found her passion for newly graduated RNs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional governance. Sam is an unwavering advocate for medical-surgical nursing as a specialty and enjoys helping nurses prepare for specialty certification.    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.   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.   Maritess M. Quinto, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN is a clinical educator currently leading a team of educators who is passionately helping healthcare colleagues, especially newly graduate nurses. She was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family in Florida. Her family of seven (three girls and two boys with her husband who is also a Registered Nurse) loves to travel, especially to Disney World. She loves to share her experiences about parenting, travelling, and, of course, nursing!   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.   

Welcome to today's episode of This Thing Called Life, where we explore the evolving landscape of organ, tissue, and eye donation. Join us as we chat with Dorrie Dils, the CEO of Gift of Life Michigan and the new President of the AOPO. In this episode, Dorrie and Andi Johnson delve into Dorrie's journey as a female CEO in the transplant field, discussing the challenges and triumphs she's faced along the way. They'll also highlight the significant increase in donations following expanded donor criteria, reflect on Dorrie's impactful speech, and uncover the steps that led her to this pivotal role. Don't miss this insightful conversation! Episode Highlights: Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift Of Life Michigan and the new president of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, shares her experience in her inaugural year as president.  Dorrie shares that she has been in this field for 33 years, and there's been tremendous pressure from Congress, the White House, and outside entities to drive donation forward. There have been concerns due to change in metrics which may cause a rise in decertified OPO's and what that will do for patients who are waiting and for donors and donor families who wish to donate.  There has been a lot of change but Dorrie shares that she feels better today than ever before. Dorrie shares that the other big thing, which can't be denied, is just the massive increase in donations after circulatory death or ECD. Andi asked Dorrie what other positions she has worked in the OPO, Andi wanted to take a minute to have Dorrie share, as a woman in this field, what she did to reach her position of leadership today. Dorrie shares that she was in Critical Care Nursing, then a Donation Coordinator, and at times needed to be in hospital development, PR and Public Education.  Leadership opportunities led her to becoming procurement director then Chief Clinical Officer, before becoming the president, and CEO. Dorrie talks about her speech and what motivated her to talk about correlating the Barbie Movie (2023) and the need to be perfect in the transplant world.   3 Key Points: President and CEO of the Gift Of Life Michigan and the new president of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, Dorrie Dils shares her experience in her inaugural year of presidency, and the challenges due to changes. Dorrie shares that the other big thing, which can't be denied, is the massive increase in donation after circulatory death or ECD. Dorrie shares her years of experience, the steps that she had to take before stepping into her leadership role as a woman CEO, and the role of her deep passion for her working field.    Tweetable Quotes: “I've been in this field for 33 years, and it truly is the biggest change I've ever seen in our work, and there's been tremendous pressure from Congress and the White House and outside entities to drive donation forward, which has been a good thing.” - Dorrie Dils “We have in the world, have the best system for organ transplantation. And I think sometimes that gets forgotten.” - Andi Johnson “But I think the biggest ‘aha' moment is just how I've always been a hard worker. I've always felt in control of my success.” - Dorrie Dils “This field has evolved so much, and one of the things that I really hope will be my legacy is the evolution of how women are seen and treated in this field.” - Dorrie Dils Resources: https://getoffthelist.org/ https://lifepassiton.org/ https://lifepassiton.org/board-of-directors-leadership/ https://www.facebook.com/LifeCenterOH https://www.youtube.com/user/LifeCenterOH https://aopo.org/

Why I Left Nursing: A Journey to Chiropractic Care | Conversations With a Chiropractor In this heartfelt episode of Conversations With a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier shares her deeply personal journey from nursing to chiropractic care. Stephanie opens up about her experiences in nursing, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moment that led her to leave the profession. From caring for critically ill patients to finding her true calling in chiropractic, this episode offers insight into the motivations behind her career change and the lessons learned along the way.

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Lionel Lyde. Lionel Lyde is a retired Military Nurse with 35 years of service in the armed forces. He holds his MHA MBA, and CEN. Lionel has taken on clinical, leadership and executive leadership positions during his 31-year nursing career, spending most of his clinical time as a critical care and ER/Trauma Nurse. His last position being an Air Force Critical Care Master Clinician and Special Military Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Critical Care Nursing. He retired from military service 2022 but has certainly not retired from nursing. He's currently the Director of Nursing for a group home and manages a free clinic. His current professional goal is to network primary care clinics that provide care to low income and indigent patient populations. This goal is part of a greater aspiration to facilitate access to the healthcare system and decompress community emergency departments. Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Lionel about his career in military nursing and leadership. He will discuss his current focus, improving access to healthcare for low-income populations. This episode is called, This is the Way Of Nursing. Lionel can be reached on Facebook and LinkedIn @Lionel Lyde BCEN & Friends Podcast is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. We invite you to visit us online at https://bcen.org for additional information about emergency nursing certification, education, and much more.

EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN HEALTHCAREBecome a Travel Nurse at: https://www.amnhealthcare.com/AMN PassportDownload the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Changing Landscape of the Healthcare Industry01:25 Flight Nursing: Transporting COVID Patients and Overcoming Challenges05:41 The Impact of COVID on Flight Nursing Turnover06:39 The Effects of the Aviation Industry on Flight Nursing09:26 The Training and Skills Required for Flight Nursing15:27 The Close-Knit Community of Flight Nursing24:27 Learning and Growing Through Challenging Experiences in Nursing26:12 The Rewards and Requirements of Flight Nursing30:02 Supporting Healthcare Professionals through ECHO43:20 Transitioning to a New Role as Director of EMS46:10 Providing Free Nursing Education through a Podcast and WebsiteABOUT RICHIERichie McHale has been a Critical Care Transport Nurse for twenty-eight years, beginning his career as a Paramedic before transitioning into Critical Care Nursing. For the past seven years, he has been in management for the Life Flight department. Throughout his career, Richie has also spoken at conferences to promote safety and share knowledge within the transport environment. ABOUT ANNAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.  EPISODE SPONSORS AMN HealthcareBecome a Travel Nurse at: https://www.amnhealthcare.com/ AMN PassportDownload the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/ FIND US ONWebsite – https://www.amnhealthcare.com/podcast/nursing-unchartedYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nursingunchartedInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnnurseApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-uncharted/id1570694185Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1btLYaMHoabT3icqGUgesBLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/amn-healthcare/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/amnhealthcare/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

This presentation was delivered by Tony Norris as part of the Acute Paediatrics Workshop at CODA22, which took place in Melbourne in September 2022. For more information about the CODA Project, go to: https://codachange.org/

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/people/endacott-ruth/27906 Bates S & Endacott R (2023) 'Building critical care nursing research capacity' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 79, 103531-103531 , DOI Ede J, Clarete M, Taylor I, Taylor C, Kent B, Watkinson P & Endacott R (2023) 'Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in research: The Golden Thread' Nursing in Critical Care , DOI Endacott R & Blot S (2022) 'Fundamental drivers of nurses' experiences of ICU surging during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic' Current Opinion in Critical Care 28, (6) 645-651 , DOI Hambridge K, Endacott R & Nichols A (2022) 'An audit of sharps injuries in clinical skills simulation wards at a UK university' British Journal of Healthcare Management 28, (9) 253-259 , DOI Open access Wong P, Gamble A, Jaspers R, Pope N & Endacott R (2022) 'Experiences of health care professionals in intensive care when families participate in clinician handovers: a qualitative systematic review protocol' JBI Evidence Synthesis 20, (8) 2048-2054 , DOI Elliott M & Endacott R (2022) 'The clinical neglect of vital signs' assessment: an emerging patient safety issue?' Contemporary Nurse 58, (4) 249-252 , DOI Endacott R, Pattison N, Dall'Ora C, Griffiths P, Richardson A & Pearce S (2022) 'The organisation of nurse staffing in intensive care units: A qualitative study' Journal of Nursing Management , DOI Open access Endacott R, Scholes J, Jones C, Boulanger C, Egerod I, Blot S, Iliopoulou K, Francois G & Latour J (2022) 'Development of competencies for advanced nursing practice in adult intensive care units across Europe: a modified e-Delphi study' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing , DOI Open access Fiori M, Coombs M, Endacott R, Cutello CA & Latour JM (2022) 'What the curtains do not shield: A phenomenological exploration of patient‐witnessed resuscitation in hospital. Part 2: Healthcare professionals' experiences' Journal of Advanced Nursing , DOI Open access Shepherd M, Endacott R & Quinn H (2022) 'Bridging the gap between research and clinical care: strategies to increase staff awareness and engagement in clinical research' Journal of Research in Nursing 27, (1-2) 168-181 , DOI Fiori M, Latour JM, Endacott R, Cutello CA & Coombs M (2022) 'What the curtains do not shield: A phenomenological exploration of patient‐witnessed resuscitation in hospital. Part 1: patients' experiences' Journal of Advanced Nursing , DOI Open access Madhuvu A, Endacott R, Plummer V & Morphet J (2022) 'Healthcare professional views on barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice in prevention of ventilator-associated events: A qualitative descriptive study' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 68, 103133-103133 , DOI Ilangakoon C, Ajjawi R, Endacott R & Rees CE (2022) 'The relationship between feedback and evaluative judgement in undergraduate nursing and midwifery education: An integrative review' Nurse Education in Practice 58, 103255-103255 , DOI Endacott R, Pearce S, Rae P, Richardson A, Bench S & Pattison N (2021) 'How COVID-19 has affected staffing models in intensive care: a qualitative study examining alternative staffing models (SEISMIC)' Journal of Advanced Nursing , DOI Open access Hambridge K, Endacott R & Nichols A (2021) 'Investigating the incidence and type of sharps injuries within the nursing student population in the UK' British Journal of Nursing 30, (17) 998-1006 , DOI Open access Coppola A, Black S & Endacott R (2021) 'How senior paramedics decide to cease resuscitation in pulseless electrical activity out of hospital cardiac arrest: a mixed methods study' Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 29, (1) , DOI Connell CJ, Cooper S & Endacott R (2021) 'Measuring the safety climate in an Australian emergency department' International Emergency Nursing 58, 101048-101048 , DOI Hambridge K, Endacott R & Nichols A (2021) 'The experience and psychological impact of a sharps injury on a nursing student population in the UK' British Journal of Nursing 30, (15) 910-918 , DOI Open access Rae P, Pearce S, Greaves J, Dall'Ora C, Griffiths P & Endacott R (2021) 'Outcomes sensitive to critical care nurse staffing levels: A systematic review' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing , DOI Open access Egerod I, Kaldan G, Nordentoft S, Larsen A, Herling SF, Thomsen T & Endacott R (2021) 'Skills, competencies, and policies for advanced practice critical care nursing in Europe: A scoping review' Nurse Education in Practice 54, 103142-103142 , DOI Madhuvu A, Endacott R, Plummer V & Morphet J (2021) 'Ventilation bundle compliance in two Australian intensive care units: An observational study' Australian Critical Care 34, (4) 327-332 , DOI Harris J, Tibby SM, Endacott R & Latour J (2021) 'Neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NAVA) in infants with acute respiratory failure: a literature scoping review' Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Publisher Site , DOI Open access Eustice S, James A, Endacott R & Kent B (2021) 'Identifying the health care–initiated and self-initiated interventions used by women for the management of rectal emptying difficulty secondary to obstructive defecation: a scoping review protocol' JBI Evidence Synthesis 19, (2) 491-498 , DOI Open access Ede J, Petrinic T, Westgate V, Darbyshire J, Endacott R & Watkinson PJ (2021) 'Human factors in escalating acute ward care: a qualitative evidence synthesis' BMJ Open Quality 10, (1) e001145-e001145 , DOI Coppola A, Smyth M, Black S, Johnston S & Endacott R (2021) 'The Regional Resuscitation Guidelines for Pulseless Electrical Activity in Emergency Medical Services in the United Kingdom: A Systematic Review' Australasian Journal of Paramedicine 18, 1-11 , DOI Hambridge K, Endacott R & Nichols A (2020) 'The financial cost of sharps injuries' British Journal of Healthcare Management 26, (11) 270-274 , DOI Open access Endacott R, Coombs M, Statton S & Endacott C (2020) 'Factors influencing family member perspectives on safety in the intensive care unit: a systematic review' International Journal for Quality in Health Care , DOI Open access Connell CJ, Endacott R & Cooper S (2020) 'The prevalence and management of deteriorating patients in an Australian emergency department' Australasian Emergency Care , DOI Open access Rance S, Westlake D, Brant H, Holme I, Endacott R, Pinkney J & Byng R (2020) 'Admission Decision-Making in Hospital Emergency Departments: The Role of the Accompanying Person' Global Qualitative Nursing Research 7, 233339362093002-233339362093002 , DOI Open access Kidgell D, Hills D, Griffiths D & Endacott R (2020) 'Trade agreements and the risks for the nursing workforce, nursing practice and public health: A scoping review' International Journal of Nursing Studies 109, 103676-103676 , DOI Open access Nayna Schwerdtle P, Connell CJ, Lee S, Plummer V, Russo PL, Endacott R & Kuhn L (2020) 'Nurse Expertise: A Critical Resource in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response' Annals of Global Health 86, (1) , DOI Open access Connell CJ, Plummer V, Crawford K, Endacott R, Foley P, Griffiths DL, Innes K, Nayna Schwerdtle P, Walker LE & Morphet J (2020) 'Practice priorities for acute care nursing: A Delphi study' Journal of Clinical Nursing 29, (13-14) 2615-2625 , DOI Open access Madhuvu A, Endacott R, Plummer V & Morphet J (2020) 'Nurses' knowledge, experience and self-reported adherence to evidence-based guidelines for prevention of ventilator-associated events: A national online survey' Intensive and Critical Care Nursing 59, 102827-102827 , DOI Open access

COVID-19 transformed healthcare and presented specific long-term challenges for the nursing profession. Samantha Gambles Farr, MSN, NP-C, CCRN, RNFA, was joined by Norma J. Shoemaker Honorary Lecturer Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN, at the 2023 Critical Care Congress to discuss the shortage of critical care nurses. Survey results reveal that nurses continue to experience burnout and frustration. They discuss how to leverage data to best support nurses now and in the future.

In this episode, we'll be discussing the important topic of targeted temperature management in critical care nursing. As a seasoned critical care nurse, I will delve into the concept of induced hypothermia and the role it plays in treating patients who have experienced cardiac arrest or traumatic brain injury. I will share my experience with the different types of cooling methods available and how they are used to manage patient temperatures effectively. We will also explore the importance of continuous monitoring and the potential complications that can arise from this type of treatment. Additionally, we'll discuss the latest research and evidence-based practices related to targeted temperature management, including the optimal temperature range, duration of treatment, and patient selection criteria. Whether you're a seasoned critical care nurse or just starting your career in healthcare, this episode will provide valuable insights into this critical aspect of patient care. Tune in to learn how you can provide the best possible care for your patients through targeted temperature management. Critical Care Cheat sheets are available at: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/NurseDose⁠ This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any medical institution, organization, or employer. By listening to this podcast, you agree to hold harmless the host, guests, and any associated parties from any and all liability or damages arising from your use of the information provided.

Derek Cribbin, Director of Nursing Project Lead for the Critical Care Nurse Workforce, joins Cristiano and Shauna today to approach strategic priorities for the future of Critical Care in Ireland. As always, thanks to all our listeners and please send us some feedback to icueducationteam@stjames.ie.

On today's episode, Dr. Peggy Gleason discusses how she discovered the importance of self-care and learning healthy habits to prevent burnout. Her experience as a critical care nurse led her to study how other cultures and countries help address this issue.We focus on how women often need help but do not ask. We talk about how asking for help is often associated with something negative or lacking and how the responsibilities for men and women are still unequal in many families. Our discussion also focuses on the importance of setting boundaries and finding time for "me."Dr. Peggy provides practical insights from her extensive experience in working with people in high-intensity careers. We talk about learning how to say "no" and prioritizing our time to care for ourselves. Simple things like limiting time on social media and websites can provide the time you need to do something kind for yourself. We talk about the importance of tracking and knowing your patterns and behaviors before you can make changes and build in simple and effective self-care in your daily routine. About the Guest:Dr. Peggy Gleason is a Duke-trained Certified Integrative Health Coach with several other certifications as a Life and Wellness Coach and holds a Doctoral Degree in Natural Health. She has been a nurse for over 4 decades specializing in Critical Care Nursing.Earlier in her career as a divorced single mom of 3 small children, she overcame the challenges and made it her mission to help other women suffering. Her passion is to help Women recover from Burnout by exploring all dimensions of their lives physically and emotionally.She has inspired women from all over the globe to continue their success as professional women while finding time for living a life of more contentment, better health, and more peace of mind.Peggy is originally from Nyack, New York and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband. Her greatest joys come from spending time with her children and grandchildren. To get Dr. Peggy's free gift: Healthy Eating On The Go To get in touch with Dr. Peggy : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggygleason/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PG_PWWFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/peggy.gleasonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpeggygleason/YouTube: https://youtu.be/qA8jomQPSNwAbout the Host:Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive...

Meet Sarah a Paediatric Nurse & Co-founder of 'Paeds First Aid'. She has cared for some of Australia's most unwell children & supported their families through this process too. Sarah is incredibly passionate about first aid training and empowering parents, families & carers with the life-saving knowledge their training courses provide. Sarah has extensive experience in education, training, and Paediatric Advanced Life Support. She has been involved in clinical education at a large tertiary hospital in Melbourne and with the Australian College of Critical Care Nursing, and has held roles in Paediatric Intensive Care as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, outreach and retrieval nurse. Her special interests lie in children with congenital heart conditions, family-centred care and clinical leadership/ mentorship of junior nurses. Sarah is also a Mum of 3 energetic boys and a new little girl, regionally based and owns a farm! We chat about her family life and how she can transition from her intense line of work into 'Mum Mode" when she returns home. She is truly a wealth of knowledge and shares so many words of wisdom for parents when it comes to caring for their children and keeping them safe from injury & harm. FOLLOW PAEDS FIRST AID: INSTGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/paeds_firstaid/?hl=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2006219873006473/user/100027428961553/ WEBSITE: https://paeds.education/cms/ Support the showYou can follow and connect with me here:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.innerviewpodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20innerviewThank you for listening if you enjoyed the episode i would love it if you could leave a rating and review! X

This presentation describes the patient care priorities when receiving a post-operative cardiac surgery from the operating room. Newer surgical approaches are listed followed by a description of outcome predications based on two scoring systems. The effects of cardiopulmonary bypass are described. Standards for routine care of the post-operative patients are presented.  Complications are provided along with the recommendations for resuscitation should cardiac arrest occur. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Paediatric sepsis remains one of the leading causes of preventable mortality for children. Global incidence exceeds 50% for the neonatal and paediatric population, with up to one third developing ongoing, sometimes lifelong sequelae. Early recognition and management is key to optimising outcomes, however can be difficult to recognise in the early stages. Paediatric sepsis is not isolated to the Emergency Department, but rather a journey that begins at home and encompasses the multidisciplinary team and families. This session will contextualise the many elements of paediatric sepsis and provide you with the tools to ensure your patient arrives at the emerald city. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Hemodynamic monitoring in a critical care setting is very important to the individualized care of the patient.  Using heartrate and blood pressure is not enough to determine patients preload, afterload and contractility needs.  Utilizing hemodynamics of some sort (non-invasive, less – invasive) can really better outcomes in the critical care patient.  It is essential though if you are utilizing hemodynamic monitoring at the bedside that you understand what the numbers mean and how you can better implement care at the bedside.  To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Discuss strategies for the timely treatment of the septic patient based on the evidence Review the 2021 Guidelines for Sepsis and Septic Shock Understand the importance To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Contrast use of human-centred co-design in healthcare with other co-design approaches Describe common principles and methods for co-design Appraise factors expected to influence the success of human-centred co-design in a busy hospital setting Critique the relevance of human-centred co-design to knowledge translation and implementation science To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Contrast use of human-centred co-design in healthcare with other co-design approaches Describe common principles and methods for co-design Appraise factors expected to influence the success of human-centred co-design in a busy hospital setting Critique the relevance of human-centred co-design to knowledge translation and implementation science To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Contrast use of human-centred co-design in healthcare with other co-design approaches Describe common principles and methods for co-design Appraise factors expected to influence the success of human-centred co-design in a busy hospital setting Critique the relevance of human-centred co-design to knowledge translation and implementation science To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

This presentation describes the patient care priorities when receiving a post-operative cardiac surgery from the operating room. Newer surgical approaches are listed followed by a description of outcome predications based on two scoring systems. The effects of cardiopulmonary bypass are described. Standards for routine care of the post-operative patients are presented.  Complications are provided along with the recommendations for resuscitation should cardiac arrest occur. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

This presentation provides an overview of critical care nurse transition. It summarizes theoretical perspectives that provide useful lenses to understand transition in nursing practice.  A brief overview of synthesis studies on new nurse and new graduate nurse transition into critical care is provided.  Additionally, a recent longitudinal study with a cohort of new graduate nurses hired into an IC is discussed.  Recommendations that may be useful to consider for the recruitment and retention of nurses into critical care is also highlighted. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Discuss instruments that capture frailty and identify a vulnerable population Review the evidence of frailty and its impact on outcomes following critical illness Outline opportunities to improve care of individuals assessed as frail in the ICU To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

In this lecture, you will learn about best practice guidelines informing the management of pain in the critically ill adult. The updated definition of pain, its prevalence and challenges in the adult population in the intensive care unit (ICU) are described. A stepwise approach to pain assessment in the patient unable to self-report is presented and various valid pain assessment tools are introduced along with new developments. Pain management guiding principles based on a multimodal analgesia approach are also discussed. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Bloodstream infections (BSI) are the most deadly healthcare associated infections, and 35% of these are caused by intravenous (IV) therapy through various types of IV catheter [1] . Such ‘catheter-associated BSI (CABSI)' substantially increase risk of death, prolong ICU and hospital stay, and healthcare costs. Nurses are responsible for many aspects of catheter insertion, management, troubleshooting, and removal. To prevent CABSI, we must deny microorganisms entry into the blood via both the: (1) catheter insertion site, and (2) internal catheter lumen. This presentation reviews the concept of CABSI, core fundamentals of infection prevention, and reviews recent evidence from large randomised controlled trials. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

In this talk, I will discuss a paradigm shift in thinking about oral health and care in the intensive care unit (ICU) i.e. what goes wrong and how we should intervene. I will discuss the oral microbiome, dysbiosis, the chlorhexidine controversy, and expert/patient recommendations for the delivery of an oral care bundle including toothbrushing. I will emphasize recent evidence about de-adopting oral chlorhexidine use and implementing an oral care bundle. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.   Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The importance of the neurologic assessment for patients in the intensive care unit cannot be overstated. All patients are at risk for neurologic deterioration, whether from a primary neurologic process, or from metabolic complications associated with systemic organ failure. Notable change in the level of consciousness during serial neuro exams is the most sensitive indicator of neurologic decline. Nurses performing a thorough neurologic assessment will examine consciousness and cognition, language and speech, the cranial nerves, and movement and sensation. Although the neurologic assessment can be complicated, using a standardized approach allows the rapid identification of neurologic decline allowing for rapid intervention to prevent further neurologic deterioration. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Sternal Wound Infections (SWI) are one of the major complication post-surgical interventions that have a negative effect on LOS, health costs morbidity and mortality.  This is why it's important that an early active surveillance program is put in place in all cardiothoracic surgical units.  A task force must analyze cause of infections and put forth all the guidelines and recommendation on the prevention of SWI as well as having a clear knowledge on how to classify infections according to the CDC definitions .Our hospital experience has shown that standardization of processes is of fundamental importance, that active surveillance  plays a key role in monitoring implemented measures and promote changes as well as keeping staff attention high. A multimodal and multidisciplinary approach is highly recommended. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

A summary of the ABCDEF bundle - what are the components, how is it implemented and what are the impacts? Learning objectives for this talk: Introduction of SCCM's ICU liberation bundle Understanding of post intensive care syndrome (PICS) Review of the benefits of ICU liberation bundle implementation To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

If you are looking to understand the basics in regards to nutrition support in the ICU and the provision of enteral nutrition this is the session for you. It will cover briefly the role and importance of nutrition in critically illness, the assessment of route of feeding and the evidence in relation to energy and protein requirements and how this relates to a nutrition prescription in clinical practice. This session will also highlight some key papers, which will provide a greater understand of critical care nutrition if you are interested in doing further reading on this topic. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

To manage the complexity of trauma resuscitation, a systematic team-based and process-focused approach are needed to rapidly identify and treat life-threatening injuries and minimize team errors.  Critical care nurses are an integral part of the resuscitation team so this presentation will provide a trauma resuscitation update.  Whilst the primary survey is the mainstay of initial trauma care there has been a change of approach when managing ‘circulation' with a focus on damage control resuscitation. Damage control resuscitation will be the main focus of the presentation.  Other updates will also be highlighted including the management of the vulnerable geriatric population and surgical rib fixation.  Finally, Relational Coordination and its importance in supporting team coordination and performance will be discussed. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: To have an overview of post-operative care of Liver Transplant patients To identify early post-operative complications in Liver Transplant patients To have an awareness of specific treatments based on aetiology for Post Liver Transplant patients To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: To have an overview of post-operative care of Liver Transplant patients To identify early post-operative complications in Liver Transplant patients To have an awareness of specific treatments based on aetiology for Post Liver Transplant patients To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The purpose of this talk is to review suitable charting and prescription orders sheets for fluid balance and fluids use, and see new innovations in preventing positive fluid balance  and for waste fluid management. Learning objectives for this talk: To review some key history for fluids used to provide CRRT in the ICU To understand prescribing CRRT and the precision necessary for fluid removal To appreciate errors and adversity associated with inadequate fluid balance To review the concepts of fluid removal and fluid regulation in the critically ill To link the above key objectives to lower resource settings and clinical care broadly To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.   Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.   Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Low-flow oxygen therapy devices are often the first choice when giving supplemental oxygen to critically ill patients. Ensuring the oxygen is administered in a timely and appropriate way, using the right device, is an important aspect of care. This presentation provides an overview of basic oxygen therapy principles, describes the indications for and care requirements of nasopharyngeal oxygen catheters, nasal prongs and simple face mask devices. Importantly, a practical algorithm for the management of mild-moderate hypoxaemia is provided, so that, where possible, the simplest, most effective form of therapy can be given. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

In this presentation, Dr Gillian Ray-Barruel reviews the evidence-based nursing actions for CVAD insertion, maintenance, and safe removal in the ICU patient, including potential complications that may occur. Recent evidence is also discussed to enable nurses to question their own local practice for infusion management. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Learning objectives for this talk: Describe the factors that contribute to loss of skin integrity for patients in the ICU Discuss appropriate pressure injury/ulcer staging and risk assessment Implement evidence-based strategies in the ICU to assist in improving patients' skin integrity To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

The lecture on “Recognition of the Deteriorating Child” presents a systematic method for the clinical assessment of the paediatric patient. The systematic approach highlights the difference between paediatric and adult assessment due to the difference in paediatric physiology. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Sepsis affects over 30 million people worldwide every year with high morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of the best evidence-based practice for sepsis care is crucial for all healthcare professionals. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock were recently updated in 2021 with 93 recommendations for practice in 6 categories. This talk will review the background of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign and their goal in decreasing sepsis mortality. Along with a brief discussion of the recent 2021 guideline methodology, the recommendations most directly relevant to nursing practice will be outlined. Additional resources to sepsis care will also be provided. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

This talk is about the most important aspects of resilience building in critical clinicians. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Principles, Hardware and Troubleshooting This talk discusses the following: Simple electric circuit: Pacemaker, connecting cables, pacing lead If 'pacing' light flashing but no spikes: It's a connection issue Fixed by restoring circuit: -Check connections -Replace bridging cable -Convert to unipolar -Replace lead To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

This presentation discusses the effect of muscle wasting on recovery in survivors of critical illness and presents the potential role that nutrition may play in attenuating this muscle loss. Literature on nutrition delivery and muscle mass or functional outcomes will be presented, and the potential implications on clinical practice discussed. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

   Evidence supports those errors and poor quality are often the result of faulty system or processes versus individual behavior and are impacted by the work culture.   Critical care nurses and the multidisciplinary unit team is in an excellent position to lead, participate and design the necessary changes required in their unit to meet the patient safety and quality.  As nurses, the largest group of professionals within a unit environment, we must accept responsibility for the work cultures we create. Organizational structure and unit culture will shape clinical practice and determines whether we will be successful at creating a culture of safety.  How do we create a value change and develop an environment that fosters professional growth and enthusiasm towards change, reduction of error and quality improvement?  This session will focus on outlining the problem and discussing front-line strategies to enhance nurses feeling of personal power, teamwork, communication, and professional ownership in shaping a safe and quality focused culture. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Ischemic cardiogenic shock is a highly fatal diagnosis, and patient outcomes are associated with early recognition and prioritized evidence-based management. This presentation will review the risk factors and pathophysiology, highlight the diagnostic approach, and discuss the prioritized management of adult patients with ischemic cardiogenic shock. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

This talk gives a brief overview of potential PK/PD changes in a critically ill patient, assessing patients for pain and reviewing sedation. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

Critical illness can be a traumatic experience and impact the long-term outcomes of ICU survivors and their family caregivers.  This talk focuses on the outcomes of family caregivers and provides clinical practice strategies to improve the family experience in the ICU and beyond.  We also offer future directions for research, practice and policy. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

This presentation aims to broaden understanding of the evidence base around staffing in ICU and what it means in practice. It touches on the broader safe staffing evidence base, the literature specific to ICU, including recent research. It looks at how evidence is measured, and some of the key tools and methods and briefly looks at surge planning, consequences for ICU nursing staff. Some important considerations and areas of focus for improvement are outlined for individual nurses and managers in charge of ICUs.   To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

Gastrointestinal dysfunction occurs in up to 60% of intensive care patients and almost 20% suffer from three or more gastrointestinal symptoms. Persistent GDF in this setting results in the enteral feed delivery of less than half of the estimated caloric requirement in these patients putting them at risk of hospital-acquired acute malnutrition and adverse complications including organ failure. The role of the gut in the genesis of organ failure has been recognised for decades. Gut injury occurs in many intensive care patients, where splanchnic vasoconstriction is present to maintain perfusion of heart, lungs, kidney, liver and brain. The intestine is extremely sensitive to ischaemia, and this results in hyperinflammatory response secondary to gut hypoperfusion leading to mucosal atrophy, increase in intestinal permeability, bacterial overgrowth and translocation. This prioritisation of blood flow away from the gut has consequences.   To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com

It has been widely reported that research takes on average 17 years to be incorporated into routine clinical practice. Sadly, only about half of that research reaches widespread clinical usage. Shortening the interval would increase the translation rate of scientific advancements into health care improvements. This presentation will review the pipeline for research translation to improve health, differentiate implementation science from other implementation activities, identify different approaches for implementation in critical care, and lastly, to identify competencies and strategies to enhance knowledge translation. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

This podcast will explain the serious problem of intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in the critically ill patient.  At least 50% of critically ill patients have it. It has been identified as a cause of morbidity and mortality for our patients.  Much has been written as to the medical and surgical treatment of this issue.  This presentation will identify specific independent nursing interventions that can be done to diminish the effects of IAH and ACS.  This talk is based on the international guidelines of the Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS.org). To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

This podcast will provide the participant with an overview of clinical ethics principles, how to apply those principles and information important in caring for a patient at end of life. We will discuss a clinical ethics model that assists in gathering information so that clinicians can help patients and their family to make fully informed decisions regarding treatment. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

The presentation focuses on critical care nurse competence. Competence as a concept is defined in general and in critical care nursing specifically. The importance of examining competence from both patients' and nurses' perspectives is highlighted. Some examples of competency standards and frameworks, and their utilisation in clinical practice are presented. The role of experiential learning and future trends in competence development are discussed. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com  

Looking to get more out of nursing than just a job? Joining a nursing professional organization is a great way to enrich your nursing life and have some fun along the way.  Being an active member of a professional organization expands your horizons. In this episode host Natalie D'Itri shares a summary of benefits from membership in a professional nursing organization.  Nursing specialty organizations mentioned in this episode: Oncology Nursing Society www.ons.org Emergency Nurses Association www.ena.org Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association www.advancingexpertcare.org American Association of Critical Care Nursing www.aacn.org American Psychiatric Nurses Association www.apna.org Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing  www.awhonn.org ----more---- Careerwise Nurse: Are you working your dream job or dreaming of another job?  Are you making sacrifices in your personal and professional life at your current job? Careerwise Nurse is meant for you! Tune in if you are launching your career, growing into your role, or seeking ways to thrive as a nurse!   Current and future student nurses - this is for you, too! The Careerwise Nurse podcast includes stories and tips from nurses for nurses.  Careerwise Nurse is an opportunity to connect with a coach, who is focused on your professional self-care and nursing career success. Let's talk about Nursing Life! Schedule a free call!  - https://calendly.com/natalie-ditri/careerwisenurse         ----more---- Follow and Connect!  If you have not had a chance, please FOLLOW the show  Give a 5-Star rating + written review!!  This helps the show grow and reach more nurses like you!!! Careerwise Nurse Engagement Call - https://calendly.com/natalie-ditri/careerwisenurse Connect with host and coach, Natalie D'Itri - belong@careerwisenurse.com Join the Facebook community - Careerwise Nurse Instagram @CareerwiseNurse LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieditri/

Jodi O'Malley holds a Master's in Critical Care Nursing. She was on the front lines treating Covid patients at a federal hospital for Native Americans which ended abruptly when she courageously shared her insider video with Project Veritas. The real time footage showed the extent of underreported vaccine injuries and outright corruption of the healthcare system where policy and protocol have taken precedence over the Patient's Bill of Rights. Today, she continues to be a strong advocate for patient rights and encourages other to speak up and uphold theirs oaths. Watch Now! #drnancyknows #celebritydoctor #vaccinewhistleblower #jodie-omalley

Following the hugely exciting launch of You Okay, Nurse? , we were proud to come together with two truly inspirational change-makers for nurses in this honest insight into the mental health of Critical Care Nurses and how YON will help. We discuss: The need to swap the 'angel' persona with the reality of  who ICU nurses are; degree entry, highly specialised professionals The deeply saddening results of the BACCN research into ICU nurses' mental health during the pandemic exposing just how widespread and shocking it isExploring why Covid had such an impact on critical care nurses - including the inability to provide high patient care, depersonalisation due to PPE and ever changing teams, impossible demands and its all consuming nature  The current nurse staffing crisis and how to improve retention The reality of inconsistent support for nurses across NHS trusts vs the universal demand The positive changes we think need to happen to have real results for nurses' mental healthThe direct impact on improving patient care by improving nurses' wellbeing The future of YON & the role it will play to provide every nurse with:- One constant, caring & supportive community- Access to bespoke psychological support- Mental & emotional health tools & skills to face the unique challenges of our profession- A platform for nurses' voices- Empowerment to seek help when needed ..& much more :)Our guestsThis episode's guests represent Draeger and the British Association of Critical Care Nursing who have been pivotal supporters and partners in the creation of You Okay, Nurse? Lesley Youren is Leader of the Hospital Marketing Team & Respiratory Care Manager at Draeger - the international leader in the field of medical & safety technology. Being a former critical care nurse herself, Lesley is driven to create positive change for nurses and someone who has personally inspired YON and YOD from the outset. Nicki Credland is Chair of the British Association of Critical Care Nursing (BACCN) - one of the leading organisations in critical care nursing, sits on the UK Critical Care Leadership Forum and UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance amongst other influential positions - & has a huge passion for empowering nurses' voices.This episode is hosted by Dr Dan Gearon, founder of You Okay, Nurse? & You Okay, Doc? - and Chris Cherry, our resident psychotherapist.  You Okay, Nurse? is proud & privileged to join forces with Draeger and the BACCN for this YON Podcast series and to create positive change for nurses' mental health & wellbeing together. Join our virtual weekly peer-support for nurses You Okay, Nurse?, supported by Draeger and the BACCN, is hosting 'The Huddle' for nurses every Thursday at 8pm from 13 January - 8 March. The Huddle is a free, confidential and safe virtual space for nurses to come together & share experiences, facilitated by a psychotherapist. To register and find out more, please visit:www.youokaynurse.org.uk....................................If you like what you hear, please do give us a rating to help us reach as many people as possible.It is worth noting that this is a conversational piece and the opinions and views are of those in this discussion in its own context at that time of the recording. You Okay, Nurse? is an initiative of You Okay, Doc? (www.youokaydoc.org.uk) - a charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of doctors.  Throughout our podcasts, we discuss issues affecting physical, emotional and mental wellbeing that at times some may find upsetting, if you find yourself affected by these please seek professional help.

Young healthy momma gets COVID and becomes critically ill 3 days after her baby is born. But after weeks on the ventilator, she recovers and is re-united with her baby. This podcast breaks down the disease progression of COVID and oxygen delivery modalities at each level. It draws back the curtain to see a glimpse of what COVID nurses have been facing for almost 2 years, and reminds all healthcare workers of the reason we keep fighting for these patients... to see them recover!

In this podcast #WeStNs talk to Lisa Harwood about Critical Care Nursing as a career for student nurses. 

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With the expansion of legalized marijuana across the country, it's more important than ever to be educated on the facts, benefits and usage. Whether you're going through cancer treatment or suffering from chronic pain, anxiety or sleep issues, there are options for relief. In this month's Wellness Wednesday, Cannabis Nurse Rebecca Abraham will share: • The difference between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and an overview of the variety of strains and ingestion forms • Why it's better to start cannabis early in a treatment course • Which symptoms and disease processes are most relieved by cannabis • How dosage, strain and delivery methods vary per person • Why dispensaries aren't always the most informed • And more! About the speaker: Rebecca Abraham, RN, BSN, is the Founder and President of Acute on Chronic. She has worked in healthcare for 15 years with extensive experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Heart Failure, Surgical Services, and Case Management. Rebecca has trained and worked at some of the best academic medical centers in the country and is board certified in Critical Care Nursing. She also has a certificate in Cannabis Nursing through the American Cannabis Nurse Association. Find the full video episode and all other Wellness Wednesday episodes on our YouTube playlist HERE. Find more information and resources for pancreatic cancer patients at rolfefoundation.org. Find more information and resources from Rebecca Abraham at acuteonchronic.com.

Next Nicki talks about the impact of the recent COVID pandemic on critical care nurses and gives some important insights into the future of critical care nursing in the UK.

Filipinos are known to be a proud and resilient race. We are highly regarded as hospitable, hardworking, compassionate, and caring. And we are deeply faithful and have strong family ties. Today, the Philippines continues to be the primary source of professional nurses to the US and other countries. Due to the pandemic, the healthcare industry is the most vulnerable when it comes to the virus since they care for and are in direct contact with COVID-19 patients. In September 2020, the largest nursing union in the US found that 67 out of 213 registered nurses who died of COVID-19 are Filipinos. And that is an astounding rate that shows how Filipino nurses are disproportionately affected by the pandemic.Despite the heightened risk and all the hardships, everyone in the front line continues to fight COVID-19. So for today’s episode, we will be listening to four esteemed guests fo who are in the frontlines to share their experiences and realizations during this pandemic.We will be discussing the three factors why Filipino nurses are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, the approaches of the Kabalikat Program, and why self-care should be highlighted during this pandemic.Our deep connections and culture make this pandemic more personal and significant for the Filipino community. We should remember that not all heroes wear capes - some wear PPE, scrubs, and masks.Memorable Quotes:Collaboration is key nowadays, especially as we battle the pandemic. - Julieta GabiolaWe are not just heroes. We are also human beings who have limitations, who have vulnerabilities. - Igor MocorroYou cannot give yourself if you have nothing to give. You have to protect yourself first. - Igor MocorroIt's not the lack of self-care, but by culture, we Filipinos are selfless and we like to help. - Julieta GabiolaOne of the purposes of the COVID-19 task force is to develop programs to cater to the psychological, physical, mental, including educational and spiritual needs of our members. - Jennifer AyingWe should teach people resilience but we have to also take care of our mental health. - Julieta GabiolaThe survey “Emotions Behind the Masks”, we want to understand how are the emotional state of our nurses, and the result of that survey. - Mary Joy DiaWe nurses are in direct care to COVID patients and exposure, and the long hours that we work, just put that as high your risk for contracting the virus. Emily DanucoNurses are our unsung heroes. We are nurses. We are not invincible and we have to take care of ourselves, too. - Jennifer AyingSelf-care is something that is broad. - Igor MocorroFilipino Americans are three times more likely to have comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, both risk factors of the COVID-19 illness. - Jennifer AyingSelf-care extends beyond our own capability. - Julieta GabiolaContinue to stay vigilant. Don't be complacent. - Mary Joy DiaSelf-care is being well-informed, being careful, and staying safe. - Jennifer AyingFilipino nurses, we came here to the United States because not only to earn, we want to help, not only ourselves but also our family. - Igor MocorroAbout the Guest/s:Dr. Jennifer Aying is a nurse practitioner at the VA Boston Healthcare and holds a doctorate in Nursing Practice. She is Chair of the Philippine Nurses Association of America COVID-19 Task Force which assesses the impact of the pandemic and develops programs for the physical, psychological, emotional, educational, as well as healthcare to heal the nurses. Emily Danuco is the current president of the PNAA Western Region COPRR and president of the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Far Eastern University. She is a Liver Transplant Coordinator at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She is a single mother of one who is following her footsteps in nursing. Dr. Mary Joy Garcia- Dia also has a doctorate in Nursing Practice, Master’s Degree in Nursing Informatics. She is the current President-elect of the Philippine Nurses Association of America. She was a member of the National Advisory Committee for Research on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Dr. Garcia Dia has a clinical background in Critical Care Nursing and Nursing Informatics. She recently published a book, Project Management in Nursing Informatics. Dr. Igor Mocorro, who also has a doctorate in Nursing Practice and practices as an Advanced Practice Nurse, a family nurse practitioner in California. He is the President-elect of the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California. He currently works as a nurse manager at the City and County of San Francisco.About the Host:Dr. Jette is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the President & CEO of ABCs for Global Health. Click here for her full profile or read her full interview here.Click here for the FULL TRANSCRIPT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Ian goes through a recent, interesting paper published in the Journal of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing by Vreman and colleagues from the Netherlands, wherein the authors describe the sound pressure effects of various alarm bells in differing ICU environments, at various timepoints throughout the day.

Leon Chen, DNP, is a board certified acute care nurse practitioner with background in critical care medicine. He is the clinical program manager of research and simulated learning for the department of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at memorial Sloan Kettering cancer center, and a clinical assistant professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He is a strong proponent of utilizing point of care ultrasonography to rapidly delineate differential diagnoses and to guide resuscitation. Leon is also a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the NY Academy of Medicine. He serves on the editorial board of Critical Care Nursing Quarterly and the Journal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners. He earned a certificate of completion in critical care ultrasonography from the American College of Chest Physicians and is active in point of care ultrasonography education.   Resources Read this study about how nurses' use of ultrasound enhanced the diagnostic process and level of care heart failure patients receive at an outpatient clinic. Examine this review of 11 full-text publications and 10 conference abstracts found that patients experience positive benefits when renal nurses and technicians use POCUS. Learn more here. Discover why the Canadian Association of Radiologists Position Statement on Point-of-Care Ultrasound also relates to nurse practitioners and other health care providers who use POCUS.

BIO: Grace Asagra, RN, MA, Filipino Hilot, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, and Owner of Podcast- Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. Grace has been in the holistic wellness practice close to four decades. She remembers in the 1980's when she first arrived in NY to work as a nurse, when meditation, yoga, smoothie, self-care practices and foods like greens, oatmeal with cinnamon, dried fruits and nuts were not a buzz word. She had studied under experts who were trailblazers in bringing truth in the corruption and flaws of mainstream healthcare system. She never stops studying. It was in the 1990's when she decided to go beyond consumerism of holistic ideas but to take active role in educating and empowering those who are serious in reclaiming their health through alternative energy medicine and holistic integrative healthcare. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and her immersion in her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends pre-ancient Indigenous/Ancestral healing practices, conventional Western medicine and Quantum Energy Science in upgrading our DNA to reclaim it's original blueprint connected to the Source. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community/public health care in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to hands-on clinical practice in Critical Care Nursing for 20 years and now back to Public/Community Health Care working with clients diagnosed with Dementia, their caregivers and all others who reach out to use Alternative Energy Medicine. In her practice, the pre- ancient ancestral wisdom is brought forth as primary source for health restoration interwoven in the experiential knowledge that consciousness is the foundation of everything. Grace brings out the best in people as she helps you realize your best self, be kind and mindful, reclaim good health, have the energy and empowerment to excel and optimize the unlimited potentials in your precious life. Her individually tailored programs achieve this through nutrition, lifestyle and behavior changes that manifests meaningful and healing experiences authentic for you so you can be healthier, happier and peaceful. All this will come together in all your relationships. Grace brings loving, kind-hearted passionate people together to share common holistic expertise, insights and dreams. She believes in collaboration with like-minded people to follow their visions and dreams. She has high respect for grassroots movements as the underlying power to make a change when change is called for in a society. Grace believes that one's you've got energy eyes you never depart from it. Link to all other links. https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra Contact info for James Finney: Email: mrjamesafinney@gmail.com www.fatherfinney.com. host of Father Finney's the best a man can get https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/father-finneys-the-best-a-man-can-get/id1522926058 DONATION ACCEPTED TO COVER PODCAST PRODUCTION EXPENSES. Thank you.

In this episode of HPN Liam chats to clinical nurse educator for Intensive + Coronary units at Calvary public hospital in Canberra, Rachel Longhurst. We hear how Rachel became a clinical nurse educator, as she walks us through her career trajectory that was shaped early on by positive experiences + skills investment from an important mentor. She unpacks for us the strategy used for going from L1 RN to L3 + the unlikely side effects that come from studying + gaining extra qualifications that reaped huge benefits in her performance as a clinician.We hear what Rachel's inspiration is that keeps her striving for more + uncover the depth of an ICU educator role, sighting the most under utilised skill that contributes to being a great leader + educator in nursing.Lastly listen to Rachel's detailed description of the attributes most important in an ICU nurse + we debunk common myths related to the ICU department.Thanks for listening!Loved the episode? Leave us a review!Want to dive deeper into this episode and search for something particular? Use our AI to search here!5 Ways we can support you in your nursing career ✅Join our Free Nurse Career Growth Hub and access our free nursing application, interview and career growth guides here!Join our Nurse Career Academy and work with us to help guarantee your next nursing role!Book a free Career Clarity Call with Liam to discuss your career situation!Join our private FB community to surround yourself with like minded nurses!Check out our Youtube Channel for more nurse career support!Looking for awesome comfy Scrubs? ❤️ We are so grateful to BizCare for sponsoring the High Performance Nursing Podcast!Click here to snag some scrubs! PS: this is NOT an affiliate link, meaning I do not make money if you use this link and the upside? You get AWESOME scrubs!

This recording includes topics on: Factors causing poor dental health Teeth and Emotions Teeth and Organs/Glands Much Better Dental Health Solutions for Daily Habits Dental Health and Quantum Reflex Analysis Grace Asagra, RN, MA, Filipino Hilot, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, and Owner of Podcast- Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. Grace has been in the holistic wellness practice close to four decades. She remembers in the 1980's when she first arrived in NY to work as a nurse, when meditation, yoga, smoothie, self-care practices and foods like greens, oatmeal with cinnamon, dried fruits and nuts were not a buzz word. She had studied under experts who were trailblazers in bringing truth in the corruption and flaws of mainstream healthcare system. She never stops studying. It was in the 1990's when she decided to go beyond consumerism of holistic ideas but to take active role in educating and empowering those who are serious in reclaiming their health through alternative energy medicine and holistic integrative healthcare. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and her immersion in her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends pre-ancient Indigenous/Ancestral healing practices, conventional Western medicine and Quantum Energy Science in upgrading our DNA to reclaim it's original blueprint connected to the Source. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community/public health care in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to hands-on clinical practice in Critical Care Nursing for 20 years and now back to Public/Community Health Care working with clients diagnosed with Dementia, their caregivers and all others who reach out to use Alternative Energy Medicine. In her practice, the pre- ancient ancestral wisdom is brought forth as primary source for health restoration interwoven in the experiential knowledge that consciousness is the foundation of everything. Grace brings out the best in people as she helps you realize your best self, be kind and mindful, reclaim good health, have the energy and empowerment to excel and optimize the unlimited potentials in your precious life. Her individually tailored programs achieve this through nutrition, lifestyle and behavior changes that manifests meaningful and healing experiences authentic for you so you can be healthier, happier and peaceful. All this will come together in all your relationships. Quantum Affirmation: Living My Life To The Fullest: "I am dedicated to living my life to the fullest. I do what it takes to release feelings of inferiority. I always do my best at every task. I celebrate how far I have come in my own knowledge and skills for helping others. " (Read out loud 3x in the morning, noon and evening.) Contact for Grace Asagra : https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra Complimentary coaching call: https://mailchi.mp/846b3db7f4ac/book-coaching-call-with-grace-asagra Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-nurse-out-rabbit-hole-from-stress-to-bliss/id1522579988 Quantum Nurse Grace Asagra YOU-Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqd7GO0k-pjBvSO-C22EW Immune Supplements for Individualized Program https://prlabs.com/

This is an interview of Grace by Dr. Jayne Marquis of INpowered Podcast. Dr. Jayne Marquis is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath. Jayne has always held the belief that we are more than meets the eye. Like a tree, what we see is the trunk, the branches, the leaves, but what is equally important is what is not seen—the roots, the source of nourishment, security, and balance. While receiving her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Jayne fell in love with Homeopathy. The principles of Homeopathy resonated with her profoundly, as she had always held the belief that all physical ailments have mental and emotional components. She pursued her Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine from Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine. Today Jayne applies her experience, knowledge, passion, and dedication to her current practice and the treatment of every patient she sees. BIO: Grace Asagra, RN, MA, Filipino Hilot, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, and Owner of Podcast- Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. Grace has been in the holistic wellness practice close to four decades. She remembers in the 1980's when she first arrived in NY to work as a nurse, when meditation, yoga, smoothie, self-care practices and foods like greens, oatmeal with cinnamon, dried fruits and nuts were not a buzz word. She had studied under experts who were trailblazers in bringing truth in the corruption and flaws of mainstream healthcare system. She never stops studying. It was in the 1990's when she decided to go beyond consumerism of holistic ideas but to take active role in educating and empowering those who are serious in reclaiming their health through alternative energy medicine and holistic integrative healthcare. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and her immersion in her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends pre-ancient Indigenous/Ancestral healing practices, conventional Western medicine and Quantum Energy Science in upgrading our DNA to reclaim it's original blueprint connected to the Source. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community/public health care in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to hands-on clinical practice in Critical Care Nursing for 20 years and now back to Public/Community Health Care working with clients diagnosed with Dementia, their caregivers and all others who reach out to use Alternative Energy Medicine. To reach and help more people change their health journey from illness to wellness, from pre-mature aging to slow and healthy aging to live longer and better, she created digital video series for alternative energy and holistic health care for digestive issues, lack of sleep and low energy. You can go to her landing page WWW.QuantumNurse.Lifeand get the 3 FREE videos that are practical health tips. In her online store. She has the low cost product of 6 Video Course Series on Transform your Junk Gut DNA, Transform Your Life and a Premium product of 7 Videos on 6 Keys to Premier Health: Learn the Revolutionary, Pemier Quality Approach to Limitless Health Potential in 6 Quantum Modules. ( This has a bonus module so it became 7 videos). Contact for Dr. Jayne Marquis: https://anchor.fm/jayne-marquis/episodes/Marina-L-Reed---Author-of-Remember--Its-OK-a-new-way-to-work-with-grief-en2531 Contact for Grace Asagra : https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra Complimentary coaching call: https://mailchi.mp/846b3db7f4ac/book-coaching-call-with-grace-asagra

Episode 11 Show Notes with Chris Kramer: Chris Kramer is a pediatric nurse and clinical quality specialist for Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lives in a suburban community with his wife, a nurse practitioner, and their three children. Kramer has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from California University of Pennsylvania. He has published peer-reviewed articles that focus on clinical intervention and improvement, in the American Association of Critical Care Nursing journal and the Association of Vascular Access journal. But Kramer's passion for nursing stems from the heart which is emphasized in his new book The Good Things in Life: A Nurse's Story of Connection. Chris & I Discuss: -The importance of the investment his parents placed on education -The 4 year journey of writing his book, The Good Things in Life: A Nurse's Story of Connection. -How his friend Katie helped hold him accountable for content -How his friend Danny lent a hand as a graphic artist -Rules of connection -Why the formula Effort + Communication works -How when we put forth “effort” we get it back and more -The power of looking someone in the eyes -How a smile gives both parties a rush of endorphins -Why self awareness is hard, but important -Why he and I turned out to love endurance activities -Importance of being uncomfortable -Friday “Pizza Picnics” & “Joey Specials” -Follow him on Instagram @ckramer_thegoodthings -Need a fun holiday gift for a reader? You can purchase the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734996773/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_OYmZFbM19C50N

In this episode, Grace covered Top 10 Premier Immune Nutritional Formulas for superb outcome that brings resonance and coherence in the cellular and mitochondrial level. They respond positively well beyond not just for the body's physiology but including the body's energy field. Grace Asagra, RN, MA, Filipino Hilot, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, and Owner of Podcast- Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. Grace has been in the holistic wellness practice close to four decades. She remembers in the 1980's when she first arrived in NY to work as a nurse, when meditation, yoga, smoothie, self-care practices and foods like greens, oatmeal with cinnamon, dried fruits and nuts were not a buzz word. She had studied under experts who were trailblazers in bringing truth in the corruption and flaws of mainstream healthcare system. She never stops studying. It was in the 1990's when she decided to go beyond consumerism of holistic ideas but to take active role in educating and empowering those who are serious in reclaiming their health through alternative energy medicine and holistic integrative healthcare. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and her immersion in her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends pre-ancient Indigenous/Ancestral healing practices, conventional Western medicine and Quantum Energy Science in upgrading our DNA to reclaim it's original blueprint connected to the Source. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community/public health care in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to hands-on clinical practice in Critical Care Nursing for 20 years and now back to Public/Community Health Care working with clients diagnosed with Dementia, their caregivers and all others who reach out to use Alternative Energy Medicine. In her practice, the pre- ancient ancestral wisdom is brought forth as primary source for health restoration interwoven in the experiential knowledge that consciousness is the foundation of everything. Grace brings out the best in people as she helps you realize your best self, be kind and mindful, reclaim good health, have the energy and empowerment to excel and optimize the unlimited potentials in your precious life. Her individually tailored programs achieve this through nutrition, lifestyle and behavior changes that manifests meaningful and healing experiences authentic for you so you can be healthier, happier and peaceful. All this will come together in all your relationships. Quantum Affirmation: Exuberant Growth: "The more I help others exuberantly grow and prosper. What I send out into the world is returned to me many-fold." (Feel the words. Read out loud 3x in the morning, noon and evening.) Contact for Grace Asagra : https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra Complimentary coaching call: https://mailchi.mp/846b3db7f4ac/book-coaching-call-with-grace-asagra Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-nurse-out-rabbit-hole-from-stress-to-bliss/id1522579988 Quantum Nurse Grace Asagra YOU-Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqd7GO0k-pjBvSO-C22EW Immune Supplements for Individualized Program https://prlabs.com/

On today’s episode of the LLVLC Show, Jessica Viker, BSN, RN, stops by to talk about the state of Critical Care Nursing. “We are not the same. Bioindividuality is REAL. What works for me won’t work for my mom or anyone else.” - Jessica Viker Registered Nurse Jessica Viker’s (@keto_nurse_jess) health journey started about 7 years ago, when she just didn’t feel well. As a nurse at a busy hospital, she knew what tired felt like, but this was a whole new level of exhausted. Her hair was falling out, her skin was dry, and she was perpetually cold. She had gained weight out of nowhere over the past 10 years, and not only could she not get it off, she kept gaining! After literally YEARS of different doctors, lab tests, frustration and misdiagnosis, she was finally diagnosed with chronic reverse T3 hypothyroidism, (triggered by a viral infection), and hormonal dysfunction. It was then that she set out on the journey to reclaim her health. Listen in today as Jessica joins Jimmy to talk about her health journey, diving into nursing, why whole-30 didn’t give her the results she wanted, why keto was such a revelation to her, why it’s okay to admit what we don’t know, why diet is only adjunct therapy, why epidemiology is just confirmation bias, why understanding what your goals are is important, why PCOS is prevalent now, how metabolic syndrome is rearing its head in new ways, and so much more. Support this show by becoming a Patron at Patreon!  

Grace Asagra, RN, HN-BC, MA in HAS, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, Host, Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and her immersion in her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends pre-ancient Indigenous/Ancestral healing practices, conventional Western medicine and Quantum Energy Science in upgrading our DNA to reclaim it's original blueprint connected to the Source. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community nursing in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to Critical Care Nursing of 20 years and now back to Public Health Nursing working with clients diagnosed with Dementia and their caregivers. In her practice, the pre- ancient ancestral wisdom is brought forth as primary source for health restoration interwoven in the experiential knowledge that consciousness is the foundation of everything. Grace can help you realize your best self, be kind and mindful, reclaim good health, have the energy and empowerment to excel and optimize the unlimited potentials in your precious life. Her individually tailored programs achieve this through nutrition, lifestyle and behavior changes that manifests meaningful and healing experiences authentic for you so you be healthier, happier and peaceful. All this will come together in all your relationships. When you make that choice to embrace Alternative Energy Medicine & Holistic Healthcare for longevity, Grace will co-create with you to reclaim your gut health, have good sleep support and experience exuberant energy to live your life to the fullest. Her favorite mantra is THANK YOU, IT'S ALL GOOD. DON'T LET ANYTHING OR ANYONE TAKE THE JOY OUT OF YOUR LIFE. Contact for John Katsavos, host of Fitness Oracle Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitness-oracle/id1522366913 Contact for Grace Asagra : https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra Complimentary coaching call: https://mailchi.mp/846b3db7f4ac/book-coaching-call-with-grace-asagra Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-nurse-out-rabbit-hole-from-stress-to-bliss/id1522579988 Quantum Nurse Grace Asagra YOU-Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqd7GO0k-pjBvSO-C22EW Immune Supplements for Individualized Program https://prlabs.com

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get in depth about therapy with our guest, The NurseDoc, Dr. Wesley Willis! On this episode we get answers to: Is overcoming cheating healthy? Why is the black community hesitant to go to therapy? Has the events with BLM, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor affected black intimacy? What does "lifestyle medicine" mean? and more! Dr. Willis' bio: Wesley began his career with an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) with major in Nursing obtained from Central Alabama Community College in 2000. He went on to earn a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Alabama State University (ASU) in 2002 and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Alabama in 2003. Upon completion of his MSW, he moved to NYC to create a career bridging his Nursing & Social Work education. The first part of his career was focused on administration and case management. He obtained his Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) in 2009 from Argosy University at Arlington and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College in 2011. Wesley is Board Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses; Case Management by The Commission for Case Manager Certification; Critical Care Nursing by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Board Certified Diplomat (BCD) in Clinical Psychotherapy by The American Board of Examiners (ABE). He is licensed as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Social Work and Psychology in multiple jurisdictions. Wesley was the 2013 recipient of the New York Black Nurses (NYBNA), Nurse of the Year Award; New York City Assemblywoman Inez Dickens – Community Service Award. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for American Association of Men in Nursing (AAMN) and Board of Directors for the New York State Society for Clinical Social Workers (NYSSCSW). In 2010, Wesley founded RHIO Wellness…Reflective Healing & Inspiring Outcomes that he currently manages until today. He is the Co-Founder of “Safe Hands,” an NGO in Nairobi, Kenya working to address the mental health and wellness of children and adults throughout Africa. Dr. Willis' website: www.TheNurseDoc.com

Critical care nurses have played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19, and many have had a front row seat to how the virus has affected patients. Our guest, Megan Brunson, is a 20 year veteran of the ICU and the immediate past president of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, which is the largest specialty nurses association in the US. On this episode of The Handoff, Megan and Dan talk about everything from the health disparities she sees firsthand with COVID patients in the hospital she works in in Texas, why she thinks now is a good time for nurses to consider a career in critical care, and her advice to nurses and nurse managers on how to prevent burnout.  Megan has been at the bedside for 23 years, with 20 of those in the ICU. She has worked the night shift for her entire career and is passionate about the role of sleep in keeping nurses mentally and physically healthy. Links to recommended reading:  https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/dear-world https://www.trustedhealth.com/nursing-specialties-guide/critical-care-nurse The full transcript for this episode can be found here: www.trustedhealth.com/the-handoff-podcast/megan-brunson

Critical care nurses have played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19, and many have had a front row seat to how the virus has affected patients. Our guest, Megan Brunson, is a 20 year veteran of the ICU and the immediate past president of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, which is the largest specialty nurses association in the US. On this episode of The Handoff, Megan and Dan talk about everything from the health disparities she sees firsthand with COVID patients in the hospital she works in in Texas, why she thinks now is a good time for nurses to consider a career in critical care, and her advice to nurses and nurse managers on how to prevent burnout.  Megan has been at the bedside for 23 years, with 20 of those in the ICU. She has worked the night shift for her entire career and is passionate about the role of sleep in keeping nurses mentally and physically healthy. Links to recommended reading:  https://www.aacn.org/nursing-excellence/dear-world https://www.trustedhealth.com/nursing-specialties-guide/critical-care-nurse The full transcript for this episode can be found here: www.trustedhealth.com/the-handoff-podcast/megan-brunson

This week the number one podcast for season two is announced and the title goes to Kelsey Penner. Her interview takes us to the skies as we talk about critical care nursing with the Air Ambulance. Enjoy the replay! Watch for a brand new season launching August 12

BIo: Grace Asagra, RN, HN-BC, MA in HAS, QRA Practitioner, author: The Healing Dance: A Fusion of Massage and Asian Healing Arts, Host, Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss. She is Certified in holistic Nursing, Certified in Integrative Nutrition, Certified in American Association of Drugless Practitioner and is constantly in conferences and webinars studying alternative, complementary, integrative, ayurvedic, energy and advance medicine. With Grace's science background as a seasoned Registered Nurse and immersion of her family's practice in indigenous medicine in the Philippines, she powerfully blends traditional Filipino healing practices, traditional Western medicine and Quantum Energy medicine. She came a full circle in her nursing training and experiences from community nursing in the Philippines using herbal treatments, food medicine and rituals to Critical Care Nursing of 20 years and now back to Public Health Nursing working with clients diagnosed with Dementia. In her practice, the ancient ancestral wisdom is brought forth as primary source for health restoration. Grace can help you realize your best self, be mindful and healthy, and find the energy to excel in life. Her individually tailored programs achieve this through nutrition, lifestyle and behavior changes that bring meaning and healing to you so you can live a healthier and happier existence, be fully present in every moment. Grace is available for coaching calls. About the podcast: Grace Asagra, the host of Quantum Nurse, greets you with gratitude and humility for the birth of this podcast. Grace shares a little bit of her background, her challenges, her dream and her vision. She invites you to join her as a co-creator of the successful outcomes that you, too, dreamed of to experience optimum health, peace and happiness that manifests love, gratitude, respect and empowerment in our daily lives. Although in her heart, she is currently reaching out to working men and women who are Dementia caregivers so they can have a rewarding life as one chooses to embrace holistic method/lifestyle/mindset/perspectives, she acknowledges that this podcast will benefit all others. Click to Book a Coaching Call. https://mailchi.mp/846b3db7f4ac/book-coaching-call-with-grace-asagra For further info, click Grace's website: http://graceasagra.com/ PODCAST and BLOG disclaimer: The statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. While we make every effort to broadcast correct information, we are still learning. We will double check all our facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. One health practitioner may have a different way of doing things from another. We are simply presenting our views. We welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. We take no money from drug or device companies. By listening to this podcast or reading this blog, you agree not to use this podcast or blog as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog. Under no circumstances shall Grace Asagra, any guests or contributors to the podcast or blog, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Grace Asagra be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog.

Kelsey Penner just woke up one day and decided to be a nurse and what a wild ride it has been ever since. She has worked as a military nurse, traveled overseas, completed Air med evacuation training, worked in Emergency and the ICU, and is now the newest member of the Alberta Stars Air Ambulance Crew!

Dr. Steven Winnett is a Nurse Anaethetist at a New York hospital who is on the front line caring for Covid-19 patients in an ICU. In his downtime, he brings smiles to faces by hosting massive livestream music parties on his website.   

Dr. Steven Winnett is a Nurse Anaethetist at a New York hospital who is on the front line caring for Covid-19 patients in an ICU. In his downtime, he brings smiles to faces by hosting massive livestream music parties on his website.   

“Why Aware Parenting made so much sense after years of Critical Care Nursing; and attachment play for adults.” In this conversation, Abbey talks about her experiences as a nurse, and seeing the healing power of presence, listening, laughter and supported crying. She gives really tangible suggestions to parents around how they can help a child in medical environments, and explains the stress-release mechanisms. Abbey also shares about her experience as a twin, and using play and laughter as adults to help us release feelings and feel more relaxed and present. We laughed a lot in this section! Abbey also talked about her course related to the book Kids, Carrots and Candy, around self-regulated eating. You can find out more about Abbey’s work at: https://abbeystanbrook.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/heartfeltcompassionatetransformations/

Professor Leanne Aitken is Professor of Critical Care at City, University of London. In this role she is responsible for leading research and scholarship in acute and critical care nursing as well as implementing her own programme of research that focuses on recovery after critical illness and injury and a range of clinical practice issues within critical care. Other responsibilities include teaching, supervision of research students and leadership of new developments within the discipline of nursing at City, University of London.   Professor Aitken holds a visiting appointment with Griffith University in Australia and is an Ambassador for the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses. She is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the Australian College of Nursing as well as a Life Member and Fellow of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses. She is also a Fulbright Alumnus after receiving a Fulbright Senior Scholarship to undertake research examining recovery after trauma at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.   Professor Aitken has published more than 120 original publications in peer reviewed journals and edits the textbook, Critical Care Nursing.

We are incredibly fortunate as registered nurses to work within a profession that can offer so much diversity. Whether you’re working in critical care areas such as intensive care, or emergency; in the operating theatre; on a cruise ship; in a prison; in rural and remote areas; as an educator; and the list can go on and on. There is one area of nursing that I believe a lot of people have thought of at one time or another; I know I certainly have; that can offer excitement, travel, autonomy, challenge and diversity, career progression, you name it, this job has it. On today’s episode, I'll be interviewing Nick Coleman-Hicks, who currently works as a Flight Nurse, with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Hailing from Sydney, Nick has worked within areas such as Intensive Care, and Emergency, and has completed a variety of  post graduate qualifications including a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing; and a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and has gained some relevant experience practicing as a midwife, which is a vital skill to work with the RFDS. Today, Nick elaborates on how he got into nursing; his incredible career thus far; his experiences as a student midwife; the benefits of working in both ICU and ED; and goes into detail of what his job entails as a Flight Nurse with the RFDS.

I was first introduced to Reiki when the Director of Critical Care Nursing, and Associate Director of Integrative Nursing at the OSU Med Center came into a class and discussed the practical use of this alternative form of healing through a lecture. In my research I have found that Reiki is a vibrational, or subtle energy, therapy most commonly facilitated by light touch, which is believed to balance the biofield and strengthen the body's ability to heal itself. Although systematic study of efficacy is scant thus far, Reiki is increasingly used as an adjunct to conventional medical care, both in and out of hospital settings. I am very interested in alternative forms of medicine and healing and had to find the best Reiki practitioner in the area. After researching, I found Linda Haley who is a master reiki practitioner, teacher, and an incredibly passionate and fulfilled individual. She has been practicing for decades and has found a way to mix her passion, her purpose, and her profession all in one space that she has created from the ground up. I am incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to connect with such a wise leader who approached her work and life from an incredibly spiritual lens. I learned a lot recording this episode and hope you will appreciate Linda’s message as much as I did.

Topics Discussed in the Podcast: Provider bias and the pulse oximeter. CO oximetry. Pulse oximeter lag.  Approach to the well-appearing patient with a low SpO2 reading.  Relation of vascular tone to pleth wave amplitude and variability.  Using the pulse ox waveform to confirm mechanical capture during transcutaneous pacing. Odds and ends... Pulse oximetry is more than just a measurement of oxygenation: The pulse oximetry plethysmograph is a pulsatile waveform that can be thought of as an arterial waveform. However, this waveform is influenced by cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.  Thinking of the SpO2 pleth as a pulsatile waveform,  variations in the patients cardiac output should be transmitted to the fingertip arteries, which results in variations in the pulse ox waveform amplitude. The implications of this are far reaching. In patients who are mechanically ventilated, cyclical changes in intrathoracic pressures can produce measurable variations in the pulse oximetry waveform of a preload dependent patient, which suggesst a potentially fluid-responsive patient. Do we really need to remove fingernail polish? You can save your department some money because it's unlikely to affect the SpO2 measurement to any clinically relevant degree. However, if you are concerned, just turn it sideways. Is this the silver bullet of measuring fluid responsiveness, non-invasively? No. At least not yet. The majority of studies evaluating pulse oximetry utilization in this application were conducted under controlled conditions, such as mechanically ventilated patients with consistent respiratory changes in a proper sedation. Additionally, pulse oximetry waveform variations can be difficult to measure during increased systemic vascular resistance (How many patients on mechanical ventilation also require vasopressor support?). Then there's the issue with variations in vascular tone. The fingertip is much more susceptible to these changes as opposed to the vessels in the forehead, nose, or ear. To visualize what pulse wave variability looks like, here's a helpful picture: [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="600"] Extreme respiratory variation in a mechanically ventilated patient[/caption]   Bendjelid, K. (2008). The pulse oximetry plethysmographic curve revisited. Current Opinion in Critical Care. http://doi.org/10.1097/MCC.0b013e3282fb2dc9 Cannesson, M., Besnard, C., Durand, P. G., Bohé, J., & Jacques, D. (2005). Relation between respiratory variations in pulse oximetry plethysmographic waveform amplitude and arterial pulse pressure in ventilated patients. Crit Care. http://doi.org/10.1186/cc3799 Cannesson, M., & Talke, P. (2009). Recent advances in pulse oximetry. F1000 Medicine Reports. http://doi.org/10.3410/M1-66 Chan, E. D., Chan, M. M., & Chan, M. M. (2013). 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