Researched RN

Researched RN

By Steven Cuzmenco, RNEducation
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Researched RN episodes

  • E26 - Evaluation of a Pediatric Palliative Care Transition of Care Telehealth Intervention (Feat. Danielle Sarik, PhD & Bianca Santamarina Lazo, MSN)

    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 manuscript!


    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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    Article citation: Sarik, D. A., Lazo, B. S., Gattamorta, K. A., Abrahante Terrell, E., Herrera, L., & Erkonen, G. (2025). Innovating for imPACT: Pilot study evaluation of a pediatric palliative care transition of care telehealth intervention. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 27(5), 239–244. https://doi.org/10.1097/NJH.0000000000001141

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    51 min
  • E25 - Reducing Pressure Injuries in a Cardiothoracic ICU (Feat. Sunday Caldwell, DNP)

    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 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:Caldwell S. (2025). Reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit. Critical Care Nurse, 45(1), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2025980

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    36 min
  • E24 - Moral Distress in Critical Care Nurse Practitioners (Feat. Steven Bocchese, PhD)

    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


    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    56 min
  • E23 - Sparking Curiosity and Passion for Research & EBP in Nursing (Feat. Lorraine Batts, DNP)

    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!


    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    37 min
  • E22 - Rethinking Agitation Management in the ICU (Feat. Kali Dayton, DNP)

    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

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    54 min
  • E21 - Experience of New Graduate Nurses in Early Transition to Practice

    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

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    35 min
  • E20 - Comparing the Braden Pressure Injury Scale to the Jackson/Cubbin in Trauma ICU Patients

    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


    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    35 min
  • E19 - Animal Therapy for Psychological Distress in the ICU

    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

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    24 min
  • E18 - Safety and Efficacy of Early Oral Hydration 1-Hour After Extubation in CV Surgery

    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

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    18 min
  • E17 - Sleep Quality Interventions & Psychological Well-Being in Nurses

    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

    Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

    19 min

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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, nursing professional development (NPD) specialist and clinical nurse educator.