Nursing: Sound Reports

Nursing: Sound Reports

The Iowa Board of Nursing‘s Podcast to Inform Nurses

Episodes

September 8, 2023 10 mins

Aaron Kephart, RN, Investigator, joins us today to chat about some important aspects of confidentiality and shares some tips to help you maintain it in your work. 

Host/Producer: Anne Ryan

Sound Engineer: Emily Nordstrom

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Laci Olson, Investigator, joins the podcast to explain the basic elements of the Iowa Board of Nursing's contested case process.

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

Sound Engineer: Emily Nordstrom

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Kathleen Beebout, RN, Investigator, for the Iowa Board of Nursing, is back to discuss the important elements of nursing delegation.

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Dr. Jimmy Reyes, former Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education, returned to tell us what we need to know about the updated nursing licensure exam, NCLEX Next Gen (NGN), before the changes hit the testing centers in April 2023. 

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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December 28, 2022 10 mins

Dr. Jimmy Reyes, Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education, is back to walk us through the new telehealth rules that apply to all nurses in Iowa. 

Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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Note: In this episode, Dr. Reyes at times uses the acronym APRN, which stands for advanced practice registered nurse. Please note that in Iowa, the term ARNP is used exclusively.

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    Jayme Hildreth, Associate Director of Licensing with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins the podcast to walk us through the steps of a continuing education audit. 

    Host/Co-producer: Anne Ryan

    Co-producer: Kendra Lindloff

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    September 1, 2022 7 mins

    Taunya Cunningham, BSN, RN, Health Professions Investigator with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins us to clarify what abandonment is and share tips to help avoid potential violations.

    Host: Anne Ryan

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    Diane Burkert, BSN, RN, Health Professions Investigator with the Iowa Board of Nursing, joins us to discuss the Board’s rules regarding maintaining professional relationships with patients and families.

    Host: Anne Ryan

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    June 30, 2022 21 mins

    Kevin Gabbert, LISW, Opioid Initiatives Director at the Iowa Department of Public Health and Anne Ryan, Host, discuss the opioid epidemic. Anne and Kevin walk through a brief history of the epidemic, the current state of the epidemic in Iowa, and discuss how nurses are serving in the efforts to combat the crisis. 

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    Dr. Jimmy Reyes, Associate Director of Nursing Practice and Nursing Education and Anne Ryan, Host discuss the history and development of nursing education regulation and how the Board currently regulates nursing education. Dr. Reyes draws on his experience and expertise to provide insights and share challenges in this field.

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    Iowa Legislative Code citations: 655- Chapter 2: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/...

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    Eric Holsapple, Health Professions Investigator, with the Iowa Board of Nursing and Anne Ryan, Host discuss considerations for nurses when choosing to use social media. Topics include patient privacy, professionalism, and problematic or high risk uses. 

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    Iowa Code: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/07-14-2021.655.4.6.pdf

    American Nurses Association: https://www.nursingworld.org/~4ad4a8/globalas...

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    January 25, 2022 13 mins

    This program has a new host, Anne Ryan, Health Professions Investigator for the Board. Anne speaks with Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, (and former host of this program) as she prepares to retire from the Board. They discuss a number of frequently asked questions the Board's staff respond to as well as where Iowa nurses can find the answers. 

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    Doug Bartels, Associate Director of Enforcement for the Board and host Laura Hudson, discuss the facets of the enforcement and discipline division of the Iowa Board of Nursing. AD Bartels gives examples of scenarios where nurses were disciplined for their actions and discusses current discipline trends. In this episode, the laws and regulations referenced are as follows: Iowa Code section 147.55, 152.10, 272C.6, and 655 Iowa Admini...

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    November 22, 2021 34 mins

    Maggie Schwarck, Associate Director of Licensing (Recently Retired), and host Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, continue their discussion of Nurse License Renewal (2:20), ARNP Renewal (7:29), Endorsement (13:25), Reactivation (19:15), ARNP Reactivation (25:00), and Foreign Graduated Applicants (25:39). 

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    November 22, 2021 16 mins

    Maggie Schwarck, Associate Director of Licensing (Recently Retired), and host Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce, discuss the important topic of licensure by exam. Listeners will be interested in the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) application process and the accompanying state of Iowa license application process for nurses.

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    October 25, 2021 25 mins

    Laura Hudson, Associate Director of CE/Workforce and guest host Lucas Bee, Health Professions Investigator, discuss the Iowa Law and Administrative Rules pertinent to continuing education for Iowa nurse licensees. Find out what kinds of continuing education are accepted, how many hours are needed, and how to keep great documentation for license renewals. 

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    Iowa Nurse Assistance Program, (INAP) Program Case Manager, Michele Royer, discusses how INAP participants can successfully complete their contract and graduate from the program. 

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    Iowa Nurse Assistance Program, (INAP) Program Coordinator, Rhonda Ruby, discusses how INAP participants can stay on track in the program and manage non-compliance. 

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    Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (INAP) Program Case Manager, Michele Royer, discusses what happens after a nurse self-reports to the INAP. Program requirements, such as worksite monitoring, testing obligations, treatment in recovery are discussed. 

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    August 24, 2021 52 mins

    This episode discusses all things IBON as presented by Board Staff, Kathleen Beebout, and Laura Hudson. The staff discuss topics usually presented to nursing school students, employers, and the public. The Board's mission and regulatory authority is discussed, including the licensure process, nursing continuing education, and the disciplinary process.  

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