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.

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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.

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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.

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Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice - A $150 Million Mistake Part 2

SUMMARY:
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice is a podcast series that explores the critical role of nursing scope of practice in ensuring patient safety and reducing malpractice claims. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the boundaries of nursing responsibilities, the consequences of exceeding or neglecting these boundaries, and actionable strategies to align practice with legal and ethical standards. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering accountability, transparency, and excellence in nursing care.

In this episode, we dive into the largest malpractice case ever filed against a nurse practitioner. This story begins with a young family NP working alone in a rural, four bed emergency room, caring for a patient rushed in after a syncopal event and a subsequent head injury sustained in the ER. Lack of resources and ineffective protocol blocked proper care for this patient, leading to a catastrophic pulmonary embolism. We dive into the incongruence of court protections for NPs vs. MDs, and the detrimental implications of restrictive practice scopes. Explore the connections between healthcare deserts and poor patient outcomes, and where NPs fit into this complex puzzle.

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Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice - A $150 Million Mistake Part 1

SUMMARY:
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice is a podcast series that explores the critical role of nursing scope of practice in ensuring patient safety and reducing malpractice claims. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the boundaries of nursing responsibilities, the consequences of exceeding or neglecting these boundaries, and actionable strategies to align practice with legal and ethical standards. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering accountability, transparency, and excellence in nursing care.

In this episode, we dive into the largest malpractice case ever filed against a nurse practitioner. This story begins with a young family NP working alone in a rural, four bed emergency room, caring for a patient rushed in after a syncopal event and a subsequent head injury sustained in the ER. Lack of resources and ineffective protocol blocked proper care for this patient, leading to a catastrophic pulmonary embolism. We dive into the incongruence of court protections for NPs vs. MDs, and the detrimental implications of restrictive practice scopes. Explore the connections between healthcare deserts and poor patient outcomes, and where NPs fit into this complex puzzle.

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Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice - A Fatal Fib

SUMMARY:
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice is a podcast series that explores the critical role of nursing scope of practice in ensuring patient safety and reducing malpractice claims. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the boundaries of nursing responsibilities, the consequences of exceeding or neglecting these boundaries, and actionable strategies to align practice with legal and ethical standards. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering accountability, transparency, and excellence in nursing care.

A series of inconclusive tests muddied the waters of a patient's heart health and ultimately resulted in a life-altering stroke. In this episode, Dr. Sally Miller, expert witness, shares this tragic account of a patient "falling through the cracks" of the healthcare industry. Learn how you can use your power as an NP to support patients through each stage of life, and how to avoid negligence in your practice.

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Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice - Competence or Compromise

SUMMARY:
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice is a podcast series that explores the critical role of nursing scope of practice in ensuring patient safety and reducing malpractice claims. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the boundaries of nursing responsibilities, the consequences of exceeding or neglecting these boundaries, and actionable strategies to align practice with legal and ethical standards. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering accountability, transparency, and excellence in nursing care.

Did an FNP's decision lead to sepsis? Join Dr. Sally Miller, expert witness, as she dissects a malpractice case that questions the line between a NP’s role and a surgeon's. Was it a lapse in judgment or a scope of practice issue? We explore the murky waters of training, competence, and where the buck stops in healthcare.

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Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice - The 5th Vital Sign

SUMMARY:
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice is a podcast series that explores the critical role of nursing scope of practice in ensuring patient safety and reducing malpractice claims. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the boundaries of nursing responsibilities, the consequences of exceeding or neglecting these boundaries, and actionable strategies to align practice with legal and ethical standards. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering accountability, transparency, and excellence in nursing care.

A seemingly routine rehab stay turns tragic. A patient's abdominal pain is dismissed as a minor issue, but a missed diagnosis leads to a devastating complication. Join Dr. Sally Miller, expert witness, as she explores the case, raising questions about clinician’s actions and the fight for a life lost.

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Series: Scrubs and Subpoenas: Nursing Scope of Practice