Clinical Pearls

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Clinical Pearls is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing. Faculty and other health care leaders share their expertise and educational resources while discussing current topics.

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Episodes

Nurse Scientist: Into Tomorrowland

Becoming a nurse scientist and discovering knowledge to change health care. Panelists include Sigrid Ladores, PhD, RN, PNP, CNE and Ellen Smith, PhD, MSN, RN, AOCN, FAAN

Nov 30, 2022•42 min

Midwifery: Call the Midwife

Impacting the lives of birthing parents, babies and families. Panelists include Sharon Holley, DNP, CNM, FACNM and Allison Shorten PhD, RN, RM, FACM, FAAN

Nov 09, 2022•34 min

Pediatrics: Toy Stories

Learn about advanced pediatric nursing practice: ambulatory and acute. Panelists include Jeremy Jordan, PhD, MSN, CRNP, CCRN, CPNP-AC, CNE and Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE

Oct 26, 2022•39 min

Nurse Anesthesia: While You Were Sleeping

Specialize in nurse anesthesia perioperative practice. Panelists include Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN and Susan McMullan, PhD, CRNA, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, FAAN

Oct 12, 2022•38 min

Entry into Practice: Great American Heroes

Explore the different options to becoming a nurse. Panelists include Katie Parris, DNP, RN, CNE ; Michael Mosley, DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC and Danielle Baker, DNP, RN, CNE

Sep 28, 2022•39 min

COVID's Burden on Nursing Practice: Lessons Learned

Effects of caring for patients on bedside nurses and the ramifications of the COVID pandemic on nursing practice. Panelists include Susanne Fogger, DNP, CRNP, CARN-AP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN ; Teena McGuinness, PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN and PhD Student Paula Levi, BSN, RN

Feb 18, 2022•43 min

Clinical Challenges Due to COVID

Long-term patient outcomes and other clinical challenges in the fight against COVID. Panelists include Stuart Cohen, MD, FACP and Turner Overton, MD

Feb 04, 2022•34 min

Reducing the Spread of Covid: Opportunities and Challenges

How healthcare providers and public health officials have addressed issues concerning vaccines and other measures to promote health and safety during the COVID pandemic. Panelists include Ian Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl., ACVP ; Ellen F. Eaton, MD, MSPH and Suzanne E. Judd, PhD, MPH...

Jan 21, 2022•37 min

The Effects of COVID on Adult and Child Mental Health

How the COVID pandemic has affected the mental health of adults and children. Panelists include Marcus Debiasi, DDS, MS-BMS, BSN-RN, CRNP-PMH ; Erica Kierce, DNP and Karmie Johnson, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, CNE

Jan 07, 2022•44 min

Caring for Homeless Patients

Caring for homeless patients and how to meet the diverse needs of this vulnerable population. Panelists include Richard Taylor DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC and Jennifer Janowiecki MSN, PMHNP-BC

Nov 19, 2021•38 min

Care of Children in School Settings

Caring for children in K-12 settings and how to address challenges in ensuring optimum care for all children. Panelists include Jasmine Barnett, MSN, RN and Tanya Kendrick BSN, RN

Oct 29, 2021•33 min

Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients

How to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ patients using culturally competent care. Panelists include Michelle Allen, Ed.D and Meghan Whitfield, CRNP

Oct 08, 2021•36 min

Caring for Military and Veteran Patients

Caring for active military patients and veterans in various settings. Panelists include Hon. Linda S. Schwartz, RN, MSN, DrPH, FAAN and Patricia Patrician PhD, RN, FAAN

Sep 10, 2021•36 min

Population Health: Leading the Care of Diverse Populations

Reducing health care disparities among diverse populations to optimize patient outcomes. Panelists include Marisa L. Wilson DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FAMIA, FIAHSI, FAAN ; Nancy Rudner, DrPH, APRN and Karyn Nicholson, DNP

Aug 27, 2021•33 min

Animal-assisted Therapy

How introducing animal-assisted therapy affects a patient's emotional and social well-being in the intensive care unit. Panelists include: Meredith Guthrie, MSN, RN, CNL Kiersten Atkinson Amy Hamilton Stacey Roudebush Pam Strange from Hand in Paw

May 28, 2021•42 min

Resilience & Coping Skills for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare providers are used to taking care of others, but how can they best take care of themselves? Discuss skills that can be developed for resilience and coping, especially during times of extreme stress. Panelists include: Whitney Pollio, EdD, MSN, RN Pariya Wheeler, PhD, MA Casey Azuero, PhD, MPH...

May 14, 2021•40 min

Healing Arts

UAB Arts in Medicine group will discuss how they encourage healing by engaging patients in creative arts such as music therapy, poetry, visual arts and more. Panelists include: Kimberly Kirklin, MA Salaam Green, MEd Wesley Hyde, MT-BC

Apr 23, 2021•53 min

Assessing and Treating Common Sports Injuries

Common sports injuries and provide helpful hints for evaluating and treating them. Presented by Bryan Combs, PhD, CRNF-Faculty, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC

Apr 16, 2021•33 min

Care Transitions

Effective care transitions, including preventing medical errors, identifying issues for early intervention, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations and readmissions, supporting consumer preferences and choices, and avoiding duplication of processes and efforts to more effectively utilize resources. Presented by Alison Garretson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC

Aug 21, 2020•27 min

Quality and Safety

How bedside nurses play an active role in improving the quality and safety of patient care. Presented by Rebecca Miltner, PhD, RN, CNL, NEA-BC, FAAN

Aug 07, 2020•31 min

Women's Health Across the Lifespan

Reproductive planning counseling, preventive services and office gynecology procedures. Presented by Aimee Holland, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP, FAAN

Jul 24, 2020•33 min

Sex Trafficking

Address violence against women, women's health and women's empowerment. Presented by Ashley Hodges, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC

Jul 10, 2020•30 min

Using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic to Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Populations

How clinics are using telehealth to meet patients' healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by: Deborah Bowers, DNP, DMin, MDiv, CRNP, FNP-C (The Foundry) Candace Knight, PhD, RN, FAAN (UAB Nurse Family Partnership) Michele Talley, PhD, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN (UAB PATH Clinic)...

Jun 26, 2020•48 min

Reducing Sepsis Mortality

Reducing the incidence of sepsis is an institutional priority for Health Systems. Presented by Mary Grace Cox, MPH, BSN, RN

Jun 12, 2020•24 min

Nursing Informatics: Beyond the electronic health record

UAB School of Nursing Associate Professor, Informatics Specialty Track Coordinator and Director of the MSN Nursing Health Systems Leadership Pathway Marisa Wilson, DNSc, MHSc, RN, CPHIMS, RN-BC, FAMIA, FAAN explains nursing informatics and its importance in health care. Nursing informatics and technology affect patient privacy and the electronic health record....

Feb 28, 2020•32 min

Trauma Informed Care

Trauma Informed Care (TIC) begins with the assumption that all nurses have trauma backgrounds. TIC interventions improve quality and safety, and promote disclosure during nursing assessments for planned patient-centered care. Presented by Patricia Speck, DNSc, CRNP, FNP-BC, DF-IAFN, FAAFS, FAAN

Feb 14, 2020•32 min

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