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 practitioner turned nurse scientist! While our discussion covers the experience of nurse practitioners, there are many parallels to bedside nursing and healthcare in general.

Connect with Dr. Steven Bocchese on LinkedIn here!

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 by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article citation: Bocchese, S., Asano, R., Epstein, E., & Johnson, J. E. (2025). The lived experience of moral distress among intensive care unit nurse practitioners. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 10.1097/JXX.0000000000001236. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000001236

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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://lorrainenurseconsulting.com/lorraine-wb-consulting

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 by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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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 podcasts here: Walking Home From the ICU and Walking You Through The ICU

Learn more about her consulting service here: https://daytonicuconsulting.com/

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 by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Dayton, K., Baum, S., Guenther, U., Hansen, H. C., & Nydahl, P. (2025). An approach to manage agitation. Critical Care Nurse, 45(3), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2025246

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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 nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Eklund, A., Skyvell Nilsson, M., Olander, A., & Sterner, A. (2025). Navigating the first months of work: A cross-sectional study on newly graduated Registered Nurses' journey into the profession. Nursing Research and Practice, 2025, 9555767. https://doi.org/10.1155/nrp/9555767

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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.

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 by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Higgins, J., Casey, S., Taylor, E., Wilson, R., & Halcomb, P. (2020). Comparing the Braden and Jackson/Cubbin pressure injury risk scales in trauma-surgery ICU patients. Critical Care Nurse, 40(6), 52–61. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2020874

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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 discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Kellogg, T., & Brockett-Walker, C. (2025). Animal-assisted interventions for psychological distress during prolonged intensive care unit stay: A case report. Critical Care Nurse, 45(4), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2025759

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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 summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liang, T., Li, S. L., Peng, Y. C., Chen, Q., Chen, L. W., & Lin, Y. J. (2025). Efficacy and safety of oral hydration 1 hour after extubation of patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 40(1), E1–E8. https://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000000953

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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 inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Norful, A. A., de Jacq, K., Zhao, J., Gao, Y., Asadoorian, K., Yang, Y., Jung, H. J., & Shechter, A. (2025). Exploring longitudinal physiologic stress measurement and sleep quality interventions to improve psychological well-being in nurses: a pilot study. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 13(1), 2503376. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2025.2503376

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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-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: ⁠⁠⁠Kuroda, S., Yabe, H., Nagata, A., Imoto, C., Oida, M., Kadoshima, Y., Fudoji, M., Miyashita, Y., Nakai, S., & Masakane, I. (2024). Medical and nursing interventions influence a caregiver’s willingness to continue home hemodialysis: a multicenter cross-sectional survey. Renal Replacement Therapy, 10(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-024-00555-x

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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-reviewed nursing articles are summarized and discussed. Develop a spirit of inquiry in your day-to-day with the Researched RN Podcast. Hosted by Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC a nursing professional development specialist and clinical nurse educator. Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: ⁠Jonsdottir, G., Vilhjalmsson, R., Sigurdardottir, V., Hjaltason, H., Klinke, M. E., & Jonsdottir, H. (2025). Nursing contribution to end-of-life care decision-making in patients with neurological diseases on an acute hospital ward: documentation of signs and symptoms. BMC Nursing, 24(1), 271. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02897-1

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