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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: What Nurses Need to Know SUMMARY:  Headlines flood our patients' social media feeds daily, promising quick fixes to a complex chronic disease. But what does the science actually say about Type 2 diabetes reversal or remission? This episode cuts through the hype and examines the evidence behind low-carb diets, intermittent fasting, bariatric surgery, and intensive lifestyle interventions. We'll explore what "reversal" really means, who might achieve it, how sustainable these approaches are, and most importantly—how healthcare professionals can have honest, evidence-based conversations with patients who are both hopeful and overwhelmed by conflicting information.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: What Nurses Need to Know

Cultural Competence in Hospice Nursing SUMMARY:  In hospice, small cultural missteps can become big barriers to trust, comfort, and dignified end-of-life care. This 60-minute episode explores practical, team-based strategies for providing culturally responsive hospice care—such as recognizing patient cues, asking the right questions about beliefs and decision-making, customizing care plans, and ensuring language access and rituals align with symptom management. We’ll review real-world cases, communication scripts, and system-level actions that help teams appreciate diversity, self-assess, adapt, and embed cultural understanding into daily practice.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Cultural Competence in Hospice Nursing

The Full Scope of Nurses' Work at the Bedside SUMMARY:  This episode unpacks what bedside nurses actually do—and why so much of that high‑stakes, outcomes‑driving work is invisible in traditional hospital metrics. Using Carr and Vollman’s “The Full Scope of Nurses’ Work in Hospitals” as our springboard, we explore nurse surveillance, anticipatory prevention, care coordination, and the cognitive, emotional, and technical work that underpins safer care—plus how to measure it and support it in practice. Reference points include landmark staffing-outcomes research and documentation burden evidence that shape daily bedside reality.    --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: The Full Scope of Nurses' Work at the Bedside

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Psychiatric Nursing SUMMARY:  Psychedelic therapies are moving from headlines to care pathways. Ketamine and esketamine already have defined clinical footprints, and psilocybin is advancing in late-phase trials. This episode equips nurses with a pragmatic playbook: how to screen, prep, administer, and monitor patients safely; what to watch for physiologically and psychologically; and where regulations and ethics shape day‑to‑day practice.    --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Psychiatric Nursing

Nursing Salaries: Is Negotiation Possible? SUMMARY:  This episode explores how compensation structures in nursing actually work and examines whether meaningful salary negotiation is possible in both RN and APRN roles. Listeners will learn how salary bands, market rates, and internal equity rules shape base pay, and which additional pay levers can be negotiated to maximize earnings. The discussion addresses practical strategies for identifying hidden value within contracts, preparing for negotiation conversations, and building confidence in articulating one’s professional worth. The episode also introduces key negotiation tools such as BATNA and highlights red flags to watch for in employment agreements.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Nursing Salaries: Is Negotiation Possible?

Unraveling Lupus SUMMARY:  Lupus isn’t just a butterfly rash—it’s an autoimmune overdrive that can touch almost every organ system. In this foundations episode, we cover the essentials that are asked most: what lupus is, who gets it, why it’s tricky to diagnose, how it’s classified and worked up, what “typical treatment” looks like today, and what recent guidelines emphasize (think: steroid minimization and treat-to-target). Expect practical insights on assessment, patient education, vaccine timing, and safety monitoring—plus simple strategies to speed recognition and improve handoffs.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Unraveling Lupus

Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year SUMMARY:  The postpartum year is one of the most vulnerable periods in maternal health, yet many life-threatening complications emerge only after the patient has left the hospital. This episode explores the subtle and overt red flags of postpartum emergencies including delayed preeclampsia, cardiomyopathy, venous thromboembolism, infection, and mental health crises. Listeners will learn how nurses can strengthen assessment skills, reinforce effective discharge education, and support patients who may not recognize when their symptoms require urgent care. The discussion highlights practical approaches for improving safety, communication, and continuity of care during the first year after birth.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Missed Maternal Red Flags: Critical Postpartum Emergencies in the First Year

Reclassifying Healthcare Degrees: Understanding the DOE's Proposed Policy Change SUMMARY:  This episode examines the U.S. Department of Education's November 2025 proposal to redefine "professional degree" programs for federal student loan purposes, which would exclude nursing and several other healthcare degrees from higher borrowing limits. Participants will explore the policy mechanics, the rationale from both the Department of Education and healthcare organizations, financial implications for students, and potential workforce effects.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Reclassifying Healthcare Degrees: Understanding the DOE's Proposed Policy Change

The Evolution of Nursing Education SUMMARY:  This podcast is intended for nursing educators, administrators, and healthcare professionals interested in the transformation of nursing education. The course discusses the evolution from hospital-based apprenticeships to degree programs and competency-based education models. Current trends including the AACN Essentials, Next Generation NCLEX, simulation and debriefing, interprofessional education, academic-practice partnerships, and post-graduate transition-to-practice models are presented with a focus on practical strategies to align programs with workforce needs, measure meaningful outcomes, and future-proof curricula.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Takeaways View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: The Evolution of Nursing Education

Nurse Innovators: Solving Problems at the Bedside SUMMARY:  Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, uniquely positioned to identify challenges and create innovative solutions that improve outcomes and workflows. From developing new tools to streamlining processes, nurse innovators are transforming healthcare one idea at a time. Our goal is to highlight the critical role of nurse innovators and provide actionable insights to empower healthcare professionals to embrace innovation in their practice.    --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View Episode Transcript View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Nurse Innovators: Solving Problems at the Bedside

Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas - A Shocking Turn SUMMARY:  Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas is a podcast bundle that explores the critical role of documentation in healthcare and its impact on patient safety and malpractice claims. Through real-life stories of medical errors and malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the consequences of inadequate documentation and the steps needed to improve practices. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and excellence in healthcare.    She thought the worst was over. Confined to the sterile walls of the prison infirmary. But with each antibiotic, the infection seemed to recede. Cleared and deemed healthy, she returned to the normalcy of her cell. But the clock was ticking, and the fight for survival had just begun. Join Dr. Sally Miller, expert witness, for shocking patient story with an unexpected twist.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas

Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas - Fatal Family Flaw SUMMARY:  Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas is a podcast bundle that explores the critical role of documentation in healthcare and its impact on patient safety and malpractice claims. Through real-life stories of medical errors and malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the consequences of inadequate documentation and the steps needed to improve practices. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and excellence in healthcare.    This episode explores a case between a gynecological NP and a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. Who is at fault when a patient declines to speak about a sensitive subject? Is diagnosis possible when a patient refuses care besides treatment of acute conditions? We explore these hypotheticals and more during this episode highlighting the importance of women's cancer screenings, well-woman's visits, and family history disclosure. --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas

Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas - The Ulcerated Truth SUMMARY:  Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas is a podcast bundle that explores the critical role of documentation in healthcare and its impact on patient safety and malpractice claims. Through real-life stories of medical errors and malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the consequences of inadequate documentation and the steps needed to improve practices. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and excellence in healthcare.    The aging process is wildly unpredictable. A person’s health can go from pristine to poor in a matter of months, no matter the quality of medical care they receive. In this episode, we explore the complicated timeline of a woman who resided in multiple elder care homes before dying due to chronic infection. Learn about this sweeping lawsuit forged against multiple medical entities, and the importance of meticulous documentation and time-sensitive interventions.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas

Scrubs and Subpoenas: Missed Diagnoses - Benevolence's Bitter Bite  SUMMARY:  Scrubs and Subpoenas: Missed Diagnosis is a podcast series that explores the critical issue of missed or delayed diagnoses in healthcare, a leading cause of malpractice claims in outpatient settings. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the factors contributing to diagnostic errors and actionable strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and continuous improvement in patient care.       This case is a terrifying reminder that an NP can do everything right and things still may go wrong. Dr. Sally K. Miller recounts a story centered around a patient with a persistent and mysterious skin lesion. After a dizzying amount of appointments, referrals, biopsies, and inconclusive examinations spanning years, this case simply slipped through the cracks and ended in disaster. Here, listeners learn what should have been done differently and who truly is at fault in complex healthcare scenarios.    --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Missed Diagnoses

Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas - A Whole Handful SUMMARY:  Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas is a podcast bundle that explores the critical role of documentation in healthcare and its impact on patient safety and malpractice claims. Through real-life stories of medical errors and malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the consequences of inadequate documentation and the steps needed to improve practices. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and excellence in healthcare.    What started as a complaint of hand pain in an elderly patient turned into a full-fledged malpractice suit against an NP. In this episode, we examine how ordering the “wrong” test can land a provider in hot water—even if it does not directly lead to a patient’s death. Hear expert witness Sally K. Miller weigh in on whether wrongdoing was really committed, or if this is another case of excessive legal force used in the medical field.   --- Nurses may be able to complete an accredited CE activity featuring content from this podcast and earn CE hours provided from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare. For more information, click here Already an Elite Member? Login here Learn more about CE Podcasts from Elite Learning by Colibri Healthcare View this podcast course on Elite Learning Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Documentation Dilemmas