Researched RN

What are some reasons that nurses should validate measures of patient experience? How are surveys created for research and quality improvement? What is the role of the CNS in quality improvement? These questions and more are answered in the 31st episode of the podcast, featuring guest Cynthia Bautista, PhD, a neuroscience CNS and nurse researcher. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and c...

What are the sources of noise in a neonatal intensive care unit? Why is it important to measure noise in the neonatal care environment? How can this information improve the neonatal care setting? These questions and more are answered in the 30th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are sum...

What are the disparities in individuals with chronic wounds? Does nursing preparedness impact the well-being of patients with chronic wounds? How do hospitals factors influence nurses ability to care for patients with chronic wounds? These questions and more are answered in the 29th episode of the podcast. Featuring Eleanor Turi, PhD (nurse scientist), the lead author from the manuscript! Research...

How competent are acute care nurse leaders in EBP? What factors are associated with higher EBP competence in acute care nurse leaders? Why should acute care nurse leaders know EBP? These questions and more are answered in the 28th episode of the podcast. Featuring Pamela DeGuzman, PhD (nurse scientist), the lead author from the manuscript! Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical...

Can heart rate at diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy predict disease severity? What are the odds of death or adverse outcomes when heart rate is elevated? How can nurses and clinicians use heart rate to guide plan of care? These questions and more are answered in the 27th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-re...

What are the needs of pediatric patients in palliative care? How do telehealth interventions support this population? What the benefits of providing palliative care virtually verses in-person? These questions and more are answered in the 26th episode of the podcast. Featuring Danielle Sarik, PhD (nurse researcher) and Bianca Santamarina Lazo, MSN (nurse navigator) who are both authors from the man...

How does the Cubbin-Jackson perform in reducing HAPIs in the CTICU setting? What does linking interventions to our assessments mean for nurses? These questions and more are answered in the 25th episode of the podcast. Featuring Sunday Caldwell, DNP, a former CTICU nurse practitioner and ICU nurse leader! ⁠Connect with Dr. Sunday Caldwell on LinkedIn here!⁠ Researched RN is for nurses of any specia...

How does moral distress affect nurse practitioners in the critical care setting? What are the workplace factors that contribute to moral distress in critical care nurse practitioners (NPs)? In what way does the unique position of the NP contribute to moral distress? These questions and more are answered in the 24th episode of the podcast. Featuring Steven Bocchese, PhD, an ICU nurse turned nurse p...

How can nurses develop a passion for research & EBP? Should nurses share their unique perspective via dissemination of scholarly work? What can nurses do to get involved in research? These questions and more are answered in the 23rd episode of the podcast. Featuring Lorraine Batts, DNP, a nurse educator, speaker and 2024 NC Great 100 Nurse! Learn more about her consulting service here: https:/...

What are the common pitfalls of managing agitation in the ICU? How can we improve communication in the ICU? How can bedside nurses support an Awake and Walking ICU?These questions and more are answered in the 22nd episode of the podcast. Featuring Kali Dayton, DNP, a critical care nurse practitioner, podcast host, and pioneer in shifting how agitation is approached in the ICU! Check out her podcas...

What is the experience of new graduate nurses in the first months of practice? What are the early facilitators and barriers to becoming a professional nurse? How can healthcare leaders and NPDs support this transition? These questions and more are answered in the 21st episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed n...

What is the Jackson/Cubin? How does this pressure injury scale differ from the Braden? Does it perform differently in critical care patients? These questions and more are answered in the 20th episode of the podcast as I am joined by guest, Diana Walls, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CVRN. She shares her journey as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in using research to drive positive practice change. Researc...

What are the benefits of animal assisted interventions ? How can this be used as an adjunct therapy in ICU patients? What are the risks of using animal assisted interventions? These questions and more are answered in the 19th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discusse...

Why do patients have to wait 4-6 hours after extubation to have oral intake? Is it safe to give patients liquids within 1 hour of extubation? How does early oral hydration affect patient outcomes? These questions and more are answered in the 18th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are su...

Which interventions do nurses prefer to improve their sleep quality? What effects do sleep interventions have on nurses' psychological well-being? These questions and more are answered in the 17th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of in...

Why do caregivers of home hemodialysis patients need to be supported? What nursing interventions can support caregiver's willingness to continue home hemodialysis? How can nurses and healthcare providers support this population? These questions and more are answered in the 16th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-...

What role do nurses play in assisting with end of life care planning? How often do nurses contribute to end of life care decision making? How is end of life care decision making challenging in patients with neurological diseases? These questions and more are answered in the 15th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer...

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect individuals' experience of pregnancy? What were some of the main stressors unique to being pregnant during the pandemic? What lessons learned can healthcare professionals implement into their practice? These questions and more are answered in the 14th episode of the podcast. Featuring the authors of the research article, Dr. Jenna LoGiudice & Dr. Susan Bart...

What are the benefits of preoperative incentive spirometry use? Can time on a ventilator or hospital length of stay change? What is the nurses role in promoting incentive spirometry use? These questions and more are answered in the 13th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized a...

What are the main physiological impacts of a lightening strike? What nursing interventions are provided to someone after they're struck by lightening? These questions and more are answered in the 12th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit o...

What are the individual, social and institutional influences on nurses' care of peripheral IV catheters? How do they make decisions on managing PIVs? Where can information about nurses' decision making enhance your practice setting? These questions and more are answered in the 11th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and inter...

How can AI improve patient safety? Can virtual technologies improve nursing efficiency? These questions and more are answered in the 10th episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted...

What aspects of organization culture influence nurse willingness to get certified? What can leaders do to promote nursing certification? These questions and more are answered in the eight episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your...

Where do nurses get information to guide clinical practice? How do they incorporated EBP into practice? In what ways can nurses be supported to enhance EBP in the clinical setting? These questions and more are answered in the eight episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and di...

Do men or women receive better CPR in OHCA? Which parts of CPR is this disparity seen the most? What is chest compression recoil velocity? These questions and more are answered in the seventh episode of the podcast. Researched RN is for nurses of any specialty and clinical setting where new and interesting peer-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in...