Episodi

  • Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 4: Admission/Discharge Planning
    Oct 6 2026
    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
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    9 min
  • Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management
    Aug 12 2026
    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
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    10 min
  • Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wounds
    Jul 15 2026
    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
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    12 min
  • Managing Behavioral Health Issues in Nursing Homes featuring Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP
    Jun 9 2026

    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.

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    15 min
  • Preparing for the Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Residents in Long-Term Care
    Feb 10 2026
    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:
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    8 min
  • What to Expect at the AAPACN 2026 Conference: Highlights, What’s New, Can’t-Miss Sessions, and More
    Jan 20 2026
    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
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    11 min
  • 2026 Goal Setting for the Director of Nursing Services
    Dec 10 2025
    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
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    9 min
  • How to Build Trust With Physicians and Develop a Collaborative Partnership
    Nov 12 2025
    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.
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    9 min