Clinical Pearls: Recent Episodes
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Clinical Pearls is a bi-weekly podcast featuring faculty from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing. Faculty share their expertise and educational resources while discussing current health care topics.
Season 8 of Clinical Pearls discusses career and degree paths in the nursing field. In Episode 5 of this season, guests discuss 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.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/AfD5N3WqLkA.
Season 8 of Clinical Pearls discusses career and degree paths in the nursing field. In Episode 4 of this season, guests discuss midwifery and impacting the lives of birthing parents, babies and families. Panelists include Sharon Holley, DNP, CNM, FACNM, and Allison Shorten PhD, RN, RM, FACM, FAAN.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/VW90-SyKr1o.
Season 8 of Clinical Pearls discusses career and degree paths in the nursing field. In Episode 3 of this season, guests discuss advanced pediatric nursing practice, including ambulatory and acute. Panelists include Jeremy Jordan, PhD, MSN, CRNP, CCRN, CPNP-AC, CNE, and Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/KiMqeyi-OLY.
Season 8 of Clinical Pearls discusses career and degree paths in the nursing field. In Episode 2 of this season, guests discuss specializing in nurse anesthesia perioperative practice. Panelists include Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA, and Susan McMullan, PhD, CRNA, CNE, CHSE.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/vP-sf7FTw8c.
Season 8 of Clinical Pearls discusses career and degree paths in the nursing field. In Episode 1 of this season, guests discuss entry into nursing practice and the different options to becoming a nurse. Panelists include Katie Parris, DNP, RN, CNE; Michael Mosley, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC; and Danielle Baker, DNP, RN, CNE.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/BNdi8S64EWM.
Season 7 of Clinical Pearls discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Episode 4 of this season, guests discuss the 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; Teena McGuinness, PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; and Paula Levi, BSN, RN, PhD Student.
This episode is also available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Al4C0k0Rw.
Season 7 of Clinical Pearls discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Episode 3 features a discussion about long-term patient outcomes and other clinical challenges in the fight against COVID. Guests include Stuart Cohen, MD, FACP, and Turner Overton, MD.
This episode is also available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbGQAQ81rUI&t=1919s.
Season 7 of Clinical Pearls discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Episode 2 of this season, panelists discuss how healthcare providers and public health officials have addressed issues concerning vaccines and other measures to promote health and safety during the COVID pandemic. Guests include Ian Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl., ACVP; Ellen F. Eaton, MD, MSPH; and Suzanne E. Judd, PhD, MPH.
This episode is also available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoxvNhArLsw&t=1953s.
Season 7 of Clinical Pearls discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Episode 1 of this season focuses on the effects of COVID on adult and child mental health. Our featured guests on this show are psychiatric nurse practitioners, including Marcus Debiasi, DDS, MS-BMS, BSN-RN, CRNP-PMH; Erica Kierce, DNP; and Karmie Johnson, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, CNE.
This episode is also available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ShZxIqgP9w.
Season 6 of Clinical Pearls features discussions on population health, with Episode 5 featuring a discussion regarding experiences in caring for homeless patients and meeting the diverse needs of this vulnerable population. This episode features Richard Taylor DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC, andJennifer Janowiecki MSN, PMHNP-BC.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/mR5FM0w_Bfs
Season 6 of Clinical Pearls features discussions regarding population health, with Episode 4 including a discussion between nurses who care for children in K-12 settings about how to address challenges in ensuring optimum care for all children. This episode features Jasmine Barnett, MSN, RN, and Tanya Kendrick BSN, RN.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/H-xIWADMhi8
Season 6 of Clinical Pearls features discussions of population health. Episode 3 features a discussion on how to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ patients using culturally competent care, featuring Michelle Allen, Ed.D, and Meghan Whitfield, CRNP.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/D86WF5nDc-A.
Season 6 of Clinical Pearls includes discussions of population health. Episode 2 includes a discussion between national nurse leaders will focus on caring for active military patients and veterans in various settings, featuring The Hon. Linda S. Schwartz, RN, MSN, DrPH, FAAN and Patricia Patrician PhD, RN, FAAN.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/kzsHTL832YA.
Season 6 of Clinical Pearls focuses on leading care for diverse populations. Episode 1 includes a discussion on reducing health care disparities among diverse populations to optimize patient outcomes, featuring Marisa L. Wilson DNSc, MHSc, RN-BC, CPHIMS, FAMIA, FIAHSI, FAAN, Nancy Rudner, DrPH, APRN, and Karyn Nicholson, DNP
This episode is also available in video format at youtube.com/watch?v=jJWibHvJdkY.
Join us to learn how introducing animal-assisted therapy affects a patient's emotional and social well-being in the intensive care unit.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/8xaFsrTrO2o
Health care providers are used to taking care of others, but how can they best take care of themselves? Our panelists will discuss skills that can be developed for resilience and coping, especially during times of extreme stress.
This episode is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/mgkOaLHxlYc
Listen in as our panelists from the 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.This episode is also available in a video format at https://youtu.be/L5jO54YAbGc
UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor of Nursing Bryan Combs, PhD, CRNP-Faculty, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC, will discuss common sports injuries and provide helpful hints for evaluating and treating them. This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/R-t8uiK-_cM
UAB's Associate Vice President for Care Transitions Alison Garretson, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, discusses 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.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/BwSKDw1yqAY.
UAB School of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing Rebecca S. Miltner, PhD, RN, CNL, NEA-BC discusses nursing quality and safety, which are important topics in acute care, academic, and other organizational settings. Join us for this episode to learn how bedside nurses play an active role in improving the quality and safety of patient care.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/2bC81UhiJlI.
UAB School of Nursing Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Education Ashley Hodges, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAANP, addresses the topics of violence against women, women's health and empowerment during this episode of Clinical Pearls.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/JvREKuiQzWQ.
Dr. Deborah Bowers (The Foundry), Dr. Candace Knight (UAB Nurse Family Partnership), and Dr. Michele Talley (UAB PATH Clinic) will discuss how their clinics are using telehealth to meet patients' healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This podcast is also available in video format at youtu.be/M8GK7DUWGTE.
Mary Grace Cox, MPH, BSN, RN, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Sepsis Coordinator, discusses why sepsis is a common issue and how to develop a protocol to reduce sepsis mortality.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUH4AEQP8X4.
UAB School of Nursing Associate Professor, Informatics Specialty Track Coordinator and Director of the 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.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/LiLlqPKfmN0.
UAB School of Nursing Professor and Advanced Forensic Nurse Subspecialty Coordinator Patricia Speck, DNSc, CRNP, FNP-BC, DF-IAFN, DF-AFN, FAAFS, FAAN, discusses trauma-informed care, which is based on the understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/Mfcz_6yTsvk.
UAB School of Nursing Professor and Chair of the Department of Family, Community and Health Systems Teena McGuinness shares expertise from her extensive background in mental health nursing and Veterans' care. She also identifies psychiatric nursing issues that pertain to Veterans and identify resources for nurses and caregivers.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/gaSYcoAn0XA.
UAB School of Nursing Associate Professor of Nursing Karen Heaton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAAOHN, addresses the effects of sleep deprivation and obstructive sleep apnea on cognition and injury risk in workers.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/UaUl9V31Ge4.
UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor of Nursing Allison Jones, PhD, RN, CCNS, discusses the background of the Stop the Bleed initiative and its application in community settings. Jones also covers the steps to take when encountering an injured individual, identifying life-threatening bleeds, and more.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/qw5NyJonvXU.
UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Partnerships Tedra Smith, DNP, CNRP, CPNP-PC, CNE, discusses the conditions seen in children during winter months, including warning signs that need immediate attention, fever, antibiotics, vaccines, over the counter medications and more.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/JII_YzHgyIY.
UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor Richard Taylor, DNP, CRNP, ANP-BC, discusses palliative care and referring patients to palliative care services. Palliative care places importance on the individual's needs and wishes, and health professionals can make a difference when a palliative care referral is made early.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/3wtAVOau6X0.
UAB School of Nursing Instructor of Nursing Grace Grau, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, AACC, discusses recognizing heart attack symptoms in women, as well as important resources that encourage heart health awareness.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/4C9h95GSCBM.
UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean Michele Talley, PhD, CRNP, ACNP-BC, discusses diabetes care and the impact that patient education and nurse decision-making have on patients taking insulin.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/uUNrFqPhJsQ.
UAB School of Nursing Instructor Dana Mitchell, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, discusses heart failure symptoms, causes and treatments.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/ZZ_1NPKsuyA.
UAB School of Nursing Professor Rita Jablonski, CRNP, FGSA, FAAN, discusses dementia care and how to improve the hospital experience for people with dementia.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/XhkHi26CsOM.
UAB School of Nursing Professor Susanne Fogger, DNP, CRNP, FAANP, discusses the changing face of the opioid epidemic, as well as signs of opioid addiction and resources for clinicians at the bedside.
This podcast is also available in video format at https://youtu.be/F76YzxI4xgI.