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018. Nurse Innovation - A Path of Perseverance, Grit, and Creativity

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board Member Dr. Barbara Potts talks with Karen Meade, an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. They discuss the creation and development of a product—urinary drainage bags designed to be positioned below the bladder—to address a gap in patient care. Their conversation explores the entire innovation process, from generating the initial idea to creating the device and bringing the product to life.

MEDSURG Nursing November/December 2024 Issue Preview

Get a sneak peek at the latest issue of MEDSURG Nursing! For over 30 years, MEDSURG Nursing has been the trusted resource for advancing evidence-based practice, clinical research, and professional development in medical-surgical nursing. With 3.6 NCPD contact hours available, this issue is packed with opportunities to advance your practice and deliver exceptional care.

017. Research Through the Lens of a BSN Nursing Student

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board Member Dr. Lynne Connelly, talks with a BSN nursing student about her experiences as a student nurse. They discuss the nursing student experience with learning about research and its application to practice, collaboration between students, challenges of taking online courses, and her thoughts on articles published in MEDSURG Nursing and other scholarly publications.

016. Breaking New Ground: An Innovative Clinical Experience for Nursing Students

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board Member Sally Russell talks with Kristin Larson, a nephrology nurse practitioner at Roseman University in South Jordan, Utah, and member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association. They discuss an innovative approach spearheaded by Ms. Larson that offers student nurses the opportunity to more easily participate in clinical settings as part of their course requirements. Ms. Larson shares the method she used to provide a clinical experience in a free-standing dialysis clinic for med-surg nursing students.

015. Becoming a Clinical Nurse Leader: Facilitating Leadership Development Opportunities in Education and Practice

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editor Dr. Dottie Roberts talks with Dr. Katie Chargualaf, the Dean of Nursing at the University of South Carolina in Aiken, SC, a member of the MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board, and author of the journal’s new “Leadership in Nursing” column. Dr. Chargualaf discusses leadership in nursing and the traits of successful leaders. She explores how educators can introduce nursing students to leadership concepts and opportunities earlier in undergraduate nursing programs, how nurse administrators can mentor and support clinical nurses in leadership development, and how individual nurses can pursue leadership development opportunities and refine their leadership skills.

014. The Role of the Nurse Educator

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editor Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, CMSRN, OCNS-C, CNE, talks with Sonya Blevins, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNE, the Director of Nursing Licensure and Compliance at Southern New Hampshire University, in Manchester, NH, a past member of the MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board, and an author of the journal’s “Nurses as Educators” column. Dr. Blevins discusses the role nurses play in managing health care cost and quality, the value of the teach-back process and how nurses can teach patients about self-care strategies, and the importance of nurses as educators.

013. Career Development Relationships to Enhance Your Career as a Medical-Surgical Nurse

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board member Dr. Terry Jones talks with Dr. Linda Yoder, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, and Ms. Allison Ferro, a doctoral student also at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Their discussion centers on career development relationships, the differences between managerial coaching and mentorship, and how career development relationships can enhance one’s career. Advice for nurses seeking a mentor is also discussed.

012. Compassion Fatigue and Nurse Resilience in a Post-Pandemic Healthcare Environment

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board member Dr. Barbara Potts talks with Dr. Deana Sievert, an experienced nurse leader, on the development of compassion fatigue through the recent pandemic. They discuss ways of helping nurses develop resiliency, and how organizations can, in an affordable way, help improve morale and destress nurses. Several resources nurses can use to help combat compassion fatigue are provided.

011. Missed Nursing Care and Med-Surg Nursing

Hygiene, including daily bathing and oral care, is critical in the hospitalized patient. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board Member Dr. Kristi Campoe talks with Dr. Staci Reynolds, an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, and an Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Specialist at Duke University Hospital, about her 2020 study focusing on patients’ perspectives of missed hygiene care. In this discussion, Dr. Reynolds provides a deeper dive into her study findings, which will be published in the July/August 2022 issue of MEDSURG Nursing.

010. Roundtable Discussion: Alternative Staffing Models for Med-Surg Units

The nursing workforce has faced a staffing shortage since the early 2000s, with nurses leaving the profession due to retirement, burnout, or pay. This staffing shortage has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a staffing crisis. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board Member Dr. Terry Jones, PhD, RN, leads a dynamic roundtable discussion with her colleagues from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, who are creating a new care delivery model for their medical-surgical nursing units. Through their efforts, they aim to ease the burden of nurses through incentives and alternative staffing options during this unprecedented time in health care. Participants are part of an innovative team of nurse leaders at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. 

009. Interview with MEDSURG Nursing Columnist and Health Policy Expert Donna Middaugh, PhD, RN

As the author of the Nursing Management column in MEDSURG Nursing for 20 years, Donna Middaugh, PhD, RN, has shared valuable nursing management insights and solutions for daily practice. Dr. Middaugh is also passionate about supporting nurses’ role in national, state, and organizational health policy decisions. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editor Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, talks with Dr. Middaugh about important health policy concerns facing the United States, and nursing’s critical voice in addressing health disparities, access, and workforce issues.

008. International Perspectives: The Role of Medical-Surgical Nurses in Indonesia

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board Member Dr. Diane Daddario talks about the specialty of medical-surgical nursing, her involvement with the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and her service with the International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network. Through her work on the Communications subgroup of the International Council of Nurses, Dr. Daddario met Dwi Kartika Rukmi, an international member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses from Indonesia. During their conversation, Dwi discusses the role of medical-surgical nurses in Indonesia.

007. How to Be an Effective Peer Reviewer

Blinded peer review of manuscripts submitted for consideration to clinical, professional journals such as MEDSURG Nursing is a crucial part of the publication process. Blinded peer review strengthens the content and quality of manuscripts, checks for clinical accuracy, and ultimately, seeks to provide nursing education to ensure patient safety. Manuscript reviewers have a great responsibility that provides integrity for the journal and professional satisfaction for reviewers. However, becoming a manuscript reviewer for a clinical, professional journal may seem daunting to those just getting started in the publication process. In this episode, Dr. Lynne Connelly, Research Editor of MEDSURG Nursing, interviews Dr. Dottie Roberts, Editor of MEDSURG Nursing, about the manuscript peer review process and how you can start on the road to becoming a manuscript peer reviewer for the journal.

006. Acute-on-Chronic Pain: The Med-Surg Nurse’s Role

Acute-on-chronic pain and tolerance are very complex issues. The bedside nurse plays a critical role in pain management, including medication reconciliation and making sure home medications are continued in the hospital. Patient education is imperative. Managing the patient’s expectation is key, but setting realistic goals is a must. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board Member Susan Bohnenkamp cites two such articles recently published in the journal and talks with Dr. Heather Carlisle, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Dr. Carlisle is certified in pain management and palliative care and has published extensively on the topic of opioid safety and patient monitoring in acute care settings.

005. Coloring Mandalas: A Promising Technique to Lower Anxiety among Medical-Surgical Nurses and Nursing Support Staff

The increasing complexity of nursing duties and the drive to control costs are producing considerable pressure in nursing work environments. This often leads to increased levels of anxiety in nursing environments, which can be a challenge for nurses. One calming technique is coloring pre-drawn geometric designs, such as mandalas. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board Member Dr. Kristi Campoe, talks with three authors of the article, Ms. Patricia Maguire, Ms. Ann Coughlan, and Dr. Linda Hatfield. They provide deeper insight into their study findings and how mandala coloring could be used in nursing practice as an evidence-based intervention to decrease anxiety for medical-surgical staff. This episode corresponds with the article, "The Effect of Coloring Mandalas on the Anxiety of Medical-Surgical Nurses and Nursing Support Staff,” authored by Patricia Maguire and published in the May/June 2020 issue of MEDSURG Nursing.

004. Adverse Medication Events Leading to Hospital Re-Admissions: An Important Gap to Consider

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board member Mary L. Schreiber, MSN, RN, CMSRN, talks with Donna Avant, RPh, a registered pharmacist with Ehrhardt Pharmacy in Ehrhardt, South Carolina. Their discussion focuses on the medication reconciliation process and transition of care needs for patients who are discharged from the hospital. Creating an improved communication link and involving community pharmacists in the discharge plan can lead to a reduction in adverse medication events and reduce hospital re-admissions.

003. Respiratory Compromise — Awareness, Treatment, and the Role of the MedSurg Nurse

In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board member Dr. Cynthia Ward talks with Dr. Donna Bond about respiratory compromise. Dr. Bond provides information regarding why respiratory compromise is of concern for medsurg nurses; the importance of awareness of respiratory compromise to help reduce adverse events and patient deaths; how medsurg nurses can increase their awareness through recommendations, clinical education, and training; policies that should be put in place to guide nursing practice; and the role of medsurg nurses in treating patients with respiratory compromise. 

002. Interview with Dr. Peter Buerhaus — Healthcare Workforce Shortage and Solutions

In this episode, Dr. Peter Buerhaus discusses with MEDSURG Nursing Editor Dr. Dottie Roberts the projected outlook on the worsening nursing and healthcare provider shortage, why nurse practitioners may be an achievable solution to the crisis, and his recommendations to successfully overcome the shortage. 

001. Using Resiliency in the Professional Practice of Nursing

Many nurses experience high emotional exhaustion, which may lead to burnout. Workplace stressors contribute to exhaustion. Strategies to overcome these stressors and increase resilience may help nurses create positive environments, thrive in their work, and prevent burnout. In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board member Susan Bohnenkamp talks with Dr. Wanda Larson, the RN Program Director of Nursing Research at Banner University Medical Center, and the Program Coordinator and Assistant Clinical Professor of the University of Arizona College of Nursing in Tucson, Arizona, about resiliency in the professional practice of nursing.