In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Monica Woodward Luberto, RN to discuss the evolving landscape of skilled nursing facilities, focusing on wound care advancements and the upcoming CMS audit changes. Cara and Monica dive into how innovative equipment like specialized beds and wound vacs are transforming patient care, though challenges around access and cost persist, especially in rural areas. The conversation highlights the importance of electronic health records with auditing features to reduce errors, while also addressing the hurdles faced by smaller facilities still using paper charts. Tune in to discover practical strategies that can protect your facility’s reputation and ensure quality care for patients.

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In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Dr. Viola Pierce to discuss her inspiring entrepreneurial journey and the unique challenges and opportunities in building businesses for nurses. Viola opens up about how she found her true focus after several attempts, emphasizing the power of resilience and the importance of community support in overcoming skepticism. Cara shares her passion behind creating a specialized networking platform that connects nurses with meaningful resources and like-minded peers. Together, they explore the value of knowing your strengths and building a complementary team, as well as how coaching can dramatically accelerate business growth by guiding entrepreneurs toward smarter strategies. They also dive into the exciting role technology and AI play in streamlining operations and boosting engagement.

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For this special Halloween episode, Cara is joined by Joscel James, RN, to explore some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror movie moments, from the suspenseful shower scene in Psycho to the gory chaos of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As the clips play, they trade jump scares for clinical insight, breaking down the gruesome injuries and explaining how real nurses would actually treat those wounds. Blending horror, humor, and healthcare expertise, this episode proves that even the most chilling scenes can’t scare seasoned nurses.

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