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In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Part 4 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, DNP, RN, CNDLTC, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss the essential role of effective admission and discharge planning systems in supporting safe transitions, interdisciplinary coordination, and continuity of care. Additional Resources: Pre-Admission Screening Tool Admission Checklist: Seed to Success Medical Record Audit: New Admission/Readmission Discharge Process Checklist Don’t Miss What’s Next—Subscribe Today Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and guest speakers as they dive into the hottest topics, emerging trends, and breaking news shaping long-term care nurse leadership. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Apple Podcast Android Email

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Part 2 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, DNP, RN, CNDLTC, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss why effective weight management requires more than monthly weigh-ins and how organizations can develop a proactive, interdisciplinary system that improves resident outcomes. Additional Resources: Weight Loss/Gain Calculation Worksheets and Documentation Tip Sheets to Support MDS Coding Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wounds Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 3: Creating a Culture of Fall Prevention Don’t Miss What’s Next—Subscribe Today Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and guest speakers as they dive into the hottest topics, emerging trends, and breaking news shaping long-term care nurse leadership. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Apple Podcast Android Email

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, DNP, RN, CNDLTC, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how to have a conversation about weekly wound rounds as part of a nursing facility’s skin program. Additional Resource: Wound Rounds Template Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 3: Creating a Culture of Fall Prevention Don’t Miss What’s Next—Subscribe Today Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and guest speakers as they dive into the hottest topics, emerging trends, and breaking news shaping long-term care nurse leadership. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Apple Podcast Android Email

Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP, chief clinical officer with TCM consulting and management, discuss how to manage behavioral health issues in the nursing home.

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN discuss how long-term care leaders can prepare for the next generation of residents, one that is more tech-savvy, informed, and actively engaged in their care. Additional Resource:

In the LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development for AAPACN, share some of the highlights for the AAPACN 2026 Conference that will be held March 17-20 in Orlando, Florida. Additional Resources: AAPACN 2026 Conference

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss goal setting for directors of nursing services in 2026. Additional Resource: Stretch and SMART Goal Setting Worksheet Tool

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss how directors of nursing services can use communication to build physician trust, as well as steps DNSs can take to build a collaborative partnership with physicians.

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how nurse leaders can reinforce the clinical fundamentals that form the backbone of safe, high-quality care while balancing innovation, regulatory demands, and the realities of today’s workforce.

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss the importance of policy and procedure review in nursing homes, as well as steps the DNS can take to complete this process efficiently and stay in compliance with federal regulations that require these reviews. Additional Resources: AAPACN Post-Acute Care News Survey Readiness: Critical Element Pathways, Observations, Reviews, and Policy Calendar Tool Policy and Procedure Review and Development Guide Tool

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss what to do to prepare for respiratory illness season.

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss ways directors of nursing services can build confidence in their staff. Whether on-boarding new hires, supporting burned-out nurses, or just trying to bring stability to a high-turnover environment, confidence is the fuel behind quality care.  Additional Resources: Daily Clinical Rounds Tool

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss how the director of nursing services (DNS) can advocate for resident-centered care by navigating Appendix PP updates, reducing unnecessary psychotropic medications, and driving meaningful, non-pharmacological interventions through interdisciplinary collaboration.  Additional Resources: Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Benefits Tool

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss what to do when someone calls the Department of Health on your facility.  Additional Resources: Admission Checklist: Seed to Success

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how directors of nursing services can advance their leadership skills to help their teams be more resilient to the evolving challenges of healthcare. Additional Resources:Self-Care and Why It Matters in Healthcare – Podcast