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Welcome to "Nurse to Nurse," a podcast proudly owned by the American Assisted Living Nurses Association. This podcast caters to a diverse audience, including current, past, and aspiring assisted living nurses at all levels of practice – from entry-level to seasoned experts. Our primary focus is on nurses working within the dynamic landscape of senior living operators. Our mission is clear: to promote nursing practice by enhancing the competencies of nurses within the unique assisted living e ...
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Medication Safety: The Five Rights and Beyond
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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn interview Linda Novak, a Nurse Consultant with PharMerica, about medication management in assisted living communities. They discuss the challengs and best practices for medication administration, the impact of polypharmacy on older adults, and the role of a a pharmacy nurse consultant…
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Leadership Insights: JoAnne Carlin on Clinical Risk Management
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On this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by JoAnne Carlin, Senior Vice President of Clinical Risk for Marsh McClennan Insurance Brokers to discuss common clinical risks encountered in assisted living and how nurses can effectively identify and address them. JoAnne emphasizes the importance of a culture of safety and how it benef…
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Legal Considerations for Assisted Living Nursing
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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen talk with Rebecca Adelman, founder of Adelman Law Firm, about legal considerations in assisted living. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of risk awareness, documentation and assessments in daily practice. She also highlights the need for effectice communication and setting realistic expectations wit…
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Advocating for Quality Care in Assisted Living
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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn interview LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), about the transformation occurring within the assisted living industry and the role of nurses in providing quality care. Takeaways Assisted living nurses play a vital role in providing qual…
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Building Leadership and Best Practices through Community Membership
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In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen interview Deb Choma, a nurse leader, board member and membership director for the American Assisted Living Nurses Association (AALNA). Deb shares her background in nursing and her passion for working in assisted living. She discusses the importance of state leaders and state chapters in AALNA, and h…
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Decades of Support: How AALNA Helps the Assisted Living Nurse
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In this pilot episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast, hosts Mandy Curtis, MSN RN and Gwen Wilburn, RN MBA interview Cal Groeneweg, RN from AALNA (American Assisted Living Nurses Association). They discus the history and mission of AALNA, the changes in assisted living over the years, and how AALNA supports the needs of assisted living nurses. They a…
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