Researched RN

Why should nurses think about the severity of patient reported symptoms? What are the most severe symptoms reported by older adults? How can nurses rethink symptom burden? These questions and more are answered in the 35th episode of the podcast, featuring guest Michelle A. McKay, PhD, a nursing professor and researcher.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: McKay, M. A., Bernhardt, P., O'Connor, M., & Leveille, S. (2026). Characterizing symptom burden among community-dwelling older adults. Geriatric Nursing, 69, 103899. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103899

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Have you ever implemented research findings into your practice? What is it like to be a part of a nursing research study? How do you establish an EBP mindset? These questions and more are answered LIVE from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Annual Convention on September 17th & 18th, 2026 in Concord, NC.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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What's something that nurse researchers should study that they aren't? What does evidence-based practice mean to you? How do you stay up-to-date with the latest research? These questions and more are answered LIVE from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Annual Convention on September 17th & 18th, 2026 in Concord, NC.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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What is dual sequential defibrillation? How can it be used to improve outcomes in cardiac arrest? Why isn't it the norm for all cardiac arrest situations? These questions and more are answered in the 32nd 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: Cheskes, S., Verbeek, P. R., Drennan, I. R., McLeod, S. L., Turner, L., Pinto, R., Feldman, M., Davis, M., Vaillancourt, C., Morrison, L. J., Dorian, P., & Scales, D. C. (2022). Defibrillation strategies for refractory ventricular fibrillation. The New England Journal of Medicine, 387(21), 1947–1956. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2207304

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What are some reasons that nurses should validate measures of patient experience? How are surveys created for research and quality improvement? What is the role of the CNS in quality improvement? These questions and more are answered in the 31st episode of the podcast, featuring guest Cynthia Bautista, PhD, a neuroscience CNS and nurse researcher.

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: Klemanski, D. H., Barnes, T., Bautista, C., Tancreti, C., Klink, B., & Dix, E. (2022). Development and validation of the psychiatric inpatient experience (PIX) survey: A novel measure of patient experience quality improvement. Journal of Patient Experience, 9, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735221105671

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What are the sources of noise in a neonatal intensive care unit? Why is it important to measure noise in the neonatal care environment? How can this information improve the neonatal care setting? These questions and more are answered in the 30th 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: Jaguey-Hernández, Y., Trejo-García, C. A., Casco-Gallardo, K. I., Mendoza-Mojica, S. A., & Guerrero-Solano, J. A. (2025). Assessing noise levels in a Mexican neonatal intensive care unit: Results from an observational study. Nursing Research and Practice, 2025, 9197371. https://doi.org10.1155/nrp/9197371

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What are the disparities in individuals with chronic wounds? Does nursing preparedness impact the well-being of patients with chronic wounds? How do hospitals factors influence nurses ability to care for patients with chronic wounds? These questions and more are answered in the 29th episode of the podcast. Featuring Eleanor Turi, PhD (nurse scientist), the lead author 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: Turi, E., Lasater, K. B., Kamen, A. S., Aiken, L. H., & Muir, K. J. (2026). The impact of nursing resources on chronic wound management: A cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 35(1), 99–108. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.17804

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How competent are acute care nurse leaders in EBP? What factors are associated with higher EBP competence in acute care nurse leaders? Why should acute care nurse leaders know EBP? These questions and more are answered in the 28th episode of the podcast. Featuring Pamela DeGuzman, PhD (nurse scientist), the lead author 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: DeGuzman, P. B., Miller-Davis, E. C., Bocchese, S., Fritz, E., Joshua, K., Novicoff, W., Pfaff, J., Politsky, S., Halm, M. (2026). Leadership without evidence: A national study of evidence-based practice competence among acute care nurse leaders. Nursing Outlook, 74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2026.102765

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Can heart rate at diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy predict disease severity? What are the odds of death or adverse outcomes when heart rate is elevated? How can nurses and clinicians use heart rate to guide plan of care? These questions and more are answered in the 27th 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

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Article citation: Cooney, R., Scott, J. R., Mahowald, M., Langen, E., Sharma, G., Kao, D. P., & Davis, M. B. (2022). Heart rate as an early predictor of severe cardiomyopathy and increased mortality in peripartum cardiomyopathy. Clinical Cardiology, 45(2), 205–213. https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.23782

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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

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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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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How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect individuals' experience of pregnancy? What were some of the main stressors unique to being pregnant during the pandemic? What lessons learned can healthcare professionals implement into their practice? These questions and more are answered in the 14th episode of the podcast. Featuring the authors of the research article, Dr. Jenna LoGiudice & Dr. Susan Bartos!

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: LoGiudice, J. A., & Bartos, S. (2022). Mixed-methods study of the experience of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 51(5), 548–557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2022.07.001⁠

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What are the benefits of preoperative incentive spirometry use? Can time on a ventilator or hospital length of stay change? What is the nurses role in promoting incentive spirometry use? These questions and more are answered in the 13th 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Sweity, E. M., Alkaissi, A. A., Othman, W., & Salahat, A. (2021). Preoperative incentive spirometry for preventing postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 16(1), 241. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01628-2

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What are the main physiological impacts of a lightening strike? What nursing interventions are provided to someone after they're struck by lightening? These questions and more are answered in the 12th 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 ⁠⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Sułek, J.E. (2023). Consequences of a lightning strike. Case report with suggested nursing interventions. Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century, 22(1), 2023. 53-61. https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2023-0005

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What are the individual, social and institutional influences on nurses' care of peripheral IV catheters? How do they make decisions on managing PIVs? Where can information about nurses' decision making enhance your practice setting? These questions and more are answered in the 11th 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 ⁠⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation:

Blanco-Mavillard, I., Castro-Sánchez, E., Parra-García, G., Rodríguez-Calero, M. Á., Bennasar-Veny, M., Fernández-Fernández, I., Lorente-Neches, H., & de Pedro-Gómez, J. (2022). What fuels suboptimal care of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in hospitals? A qualitative study of decision-making among Spanish nurses. Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 11(1), 105. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01144-5

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How can AI improve patient safety? Can virtual technologies improve nursing efficiency? These questions and more are answered in the 10th 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 ⁠ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com⁠ with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Tyransky, C. E., Paulus, K., Langmead, E., Miller, D. M., Smith, C. R., Hughes, F., Buchko, B. L., & Saconi, B. (2025). Integration of virtual technology and artificial intelligence improves satisfaction, patient safety, and nursing workforce efficiency. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000842. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000842

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Where do nurses get information to guide clinical practice? How do they incorporated EBP into practice? In what ways can nurses be supported to enhance EBP in the clinical setting? These questions and more are answered in the eight 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 ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Fossum, M., Opsal, A., & Ehrenberg, A. (2022). Nurses' sources of information to inform clinical practice: An integrative review to guide evidence-based practice. Worldviews On Evidence-Based Nursing, 19(5), 372–379. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12569 Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

Do men or women receive better CPR in OHCA? Which parts of CPR is this disparity seen the most? What is chest compression recoil velocity? These questions and more are answered in the seventh 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 ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Delardes, B., Schwarz, J., Ralph, T., Anderson, D., Nehme, E., & Nehme, Z. (2024). Sex disparities in resuscitation quality following out of hospital cardiac arrest. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(13), e033974. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.033974 Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

What is missed nursing care? Does it impact patient trust and satisfaction? What has the biggest impact on how patients perceive missed care? These questions and more are answered in the fifth 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.

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Article Citation: Karadaş, A., Ergün, S., & Kaynak, S. (2024). Relationship between missed nursing care and patients' trust in nurses and satisfaction with care: A cross-sectional study. Nursing & Health Sciences, 26(3), e13149. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.13149 Intro/Outro Music Credit: ⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

How do nurses communicate to older patients at end of life? What are the fundamentals of end of life communication? Are there practical aspects in how nurses can perform end of life communication? These questions and more are answered in the fifth 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 ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear!

Article Citation: Peerboom, F. B. A. L., Friesen-Storms, J. H. H. M., van der Steen, J. T., Janssen, D. J. A., & Meijers, J. M. M. (2024). Fundamentals of end-of-life communication as part of advance care planning for older people: An interview study with nursing staff. Geriatric Nursing, 60, 59–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.08.042

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What nursing interventions promote sleep? How do these interventions impact the incidence of delirium? Does the incidence of delirium impact time spent in the ICU or hospital? These questions and more are answered in the fourth 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 ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear! Article Citation: Gorecki, N. M., & Prasun, M. A. (2024). Intensive care unit sleep promotion bundle: Impact on sleep quality, delirium, and other patient outcomes. Critical Care Nurse, 44(4), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2024972⁠

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What perspective do nurse's have when it comes to medication safety? What are the main themes that influence their medication safety practices? What things can hospital leaders focus on to support medication safety? These questions and more are answered in the third 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 ResearchedRNPodcast@gmail.com with articles or topics you want to hear! Article Citation: Arkin, L., Schuermann, A. A., Loerzel, V., & Penoyer, D. (2023). Exploring medication safety practices from the nurse's perspective. The American Journal of Nursing, 123(12), 18–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000996552.02491.7d Intro/Outro Music Credit: https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

What role can family members play in preventing post-operative ICU delirium? Can interventions they provide reduce the incidence of delirium? These questions and more are answered in the second 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.

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Article Citation: Lin, L., Peng, Y., Huang, X., Li, S., Chen, L., & Lin, Y. (2024). A family intervention to prevent postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery: A randomized controlled study. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Critical Care, 63, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2023.09.002 Intro/Outro Music Credit: https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic

Do you have an evidence-based practice (EBP) approach? What are the reasons why this can be challenging to achieve? Are there strategies you can adopt to achieve EBP? These questions and more are answered in this first 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.

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Article Citation: Kerr, H., & Rainey, D. (2021). Addressing the current challenges of adopting evidence-based practice in nursing. British Journal of Nursing, 30(16), 970–974. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2021.30.16.970 Intro/Outro Music Credit: https://soundcloud.com/alexproductionsmusic