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In this episode, we hear directly from two surgical nurse practitioners with Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital as they outline the Total Artificial Heart treatment. Learn more about the device itself, the type of patient that would warrant this treatment, as well as the patient risks and outcomes resulting from this cardiac device. 

Although the safety of water immersion during labor is largely supported by evidence from research, the risks to women and neonates during waterbirth are not well established. In this episode, we'll hear from one of Ohio State's nurse midwives, as she shares more about a study completed at OSU to generate evidence regarding maternal and neonatal outcomes related to water immersion in labor and during birth. Tune in to learn more about the results of this study, which suggests waterbirth, when attended by qualified intrapartum care providers in hospital settings in the United States, is a reasonable option for low-risk women and their neonates. *At the time of this recording, Emily Neiman was a practicing certified nurse midwife at Ohio State. She is now a faculty member at Ohio State's College of Nursing.

In this episode, we hear directly from three Ohio State nurses who are developing a nurse mentorship in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Float Pool. Learn more about some of the key factors and logistics to consider in developing and implementing a nurse mentorship program in your area, as well as some of the projected outcomes and benefits from having an established program like this.

In this episode, we talk with two of Ohio State’s Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) about the important role they play in patient care, especially in an emergency room setting. SANE nurses have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in the medical forensic care of the patient who has experienced sexual assault or abuse. Hear directly from the experts as they debunk many of the common myths around sexual assault and outline the key role these nursing experts serve from the bedside to the courtroom.  

In this episode, you'll hear directly from clinical experts at Ohio State on the concept of trauma-informed care (TIC) as they talk through the critical nuances that come with caring for patients whose life experiences entail varying levels of trauma - whether recent, childhood, or ongoing. Listeners will learn more about TIC including outlining contributing factors, how it translates into practice, available resources, and the benefits and positives impacts of approaching patient care using this method.

In this episode, you'll hear directly from Critical Care nurse leaders at Ohio State about a pilot developed to externalize IV pumps from COVID-19+ patient rooms in an effort to improve infection prevention and also conserve personal protective equipment (PPE). Listeners will learn more about this innovative pilot, how the change was implemented throughout the intensive care units, what obstacles the group faced, how they addressed them, and how clinical staff received the change in practice.

In this episode, OSU Wexner Medical Center's Chief Nurse Executive, Cheryl Hoying, discusses second victim phenomenon, especially among healthcare workers. Learn more about the phenomenon, how it affects nurses and other clinicians, and the trends in reporting and seeking help. Listeners will also learn more about what makes an ideal second victims program and how organizations are addressing this growing concern. 

In this episode, you'll learn more about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, including how it spreads, available testing methods, and ways to keep yourself and your family safe as a healthcare worker. Epidemiology and Infection Disease experts from Ohio State also share more information about personal protective equipment (PPE) and efforts to conserve products to keep patients and healthcare workers safe through this global pandemic. 

Mindfulness and resiliency play a key role in the overall well being of healthcare workers around the globe. In this episode you'll hear directly from Dr. Maryanna Klatt, professor of clinical family medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and Beth Steinberg, associate chief nursing officer for Critical Care and Emergency Services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, as they share more about what mindfulness is, its benefits and how it impacts the clinical environment. You'll also learn more about how mindfulness can impact staff wellness and satisfaction, as well as growing burnout rates. 

In this episode, you’ll learn about individuals struggling with substance abuse, including some of the root causes of addiction and myths surrounding substance abuse. John Williamson, one of Ohio State’s certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, also discusses the significance of healthcare workers arming themselves with empathy in caring for this patient population, emphasizing the “Philosophy of Personhood.” Williamson also details the importance of practicing self-care so healthcare workers can build and maintain resiliency as they continue to fight on the front lines of the opioid epidemic.