Let's Talk: Conversations About APNs

Lets Talk-Conversations on APN
Let's Talk: Conversations About APNs

Suite of podcasts focused on clinical, legal, and regulatory topics in nursing. Let’s Talk is a product of Carson Company, a nursing consultancy. Both "Smart Practice" and "Conversations About APNs" are hosted by Carson Company CEO Windy Carson-Smith, an attorney widely recognized for her expertise in nursing regulation.

  1. 12/31/2018

    A Discussion about the NCSBN, Boards of Nursing, and More with Cathy Borris-Hale

    Host Windy Carson-Smith talks with Cathy Borris-Hale, Nurse Specialist for Discipline and Practice for the DC Board of Nursing. Ms. Borris-Hale talks about the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) where she is a Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors. The discussion touches on the NCSBN, state boards of nursing, medical marijuana, the Nurse Licensure Compact, international regulation, and what nurses should know about the NCSBN. Mentioned in this episode are the NCSBN website, the American Cannabis Nurses Association, and Nursys. Ms. Borris-Hale recieved a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University. She began her nursing career as a staff nurse at Provdence Hospital in Washington, DC in 1981. Since then she has served as Director for Nursing at MedStar Manor, Clinical Director for Sub-Acute Services, Director of Nursing for Medical Geriatrics, Stroke, and the Express Admissions Unit, as well as Vice President and CEO of a District of Columbia Hospital. In 2018-18 Ms. Borris-Hale was appointed to the first NCSBN Medical Marijuana Regulatory Guidelines Committee. The Let's Talk Podcast covers clinical, legal and regulatory topics of interest to both the employed and the entrepreneurial APNs. Let's Talk is a product of Carson Company, a nursing consulting firm. Please visit carsonco.net for more information, or visit our Facebook page.

    31 min
  2. 10/29/2018

    A Discussion about Disciplinary Issues in Nursing with Nancy J. Brent

    Nurse and law expert Nancy J. Brent joins us to discuss nursing disciplinary issues and how to address them. The discussion covers a range of topics including the importance of finding representation, when to consult a lawyer, learning the Nursing Practice Act and its implications, substance abuse, recreational marijuana, and licensing issues that arise during disciplinary actions. Nancy is a lawyer whose practice, for over 37 years, has focused on education, consultation, and the defense of health care providers, mainly nurses, before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. She has published and lectured extensively in law and nursing practice. Ms. Brent also writes the blog Brent’s Law for Nurse.com. If you are interested in seeking legal guidance or representation, Ms. Brent can be reached by phone at 847-853-1091, and by email at BrentsLaw@nurse.com. The Let's Talk Podcast discusses a variety of topics pertaining to nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists and nurse midwives. The program covers clinical, legal and regulatory topics of interest to both the employed and the entrepreneurial APNs. Let's talk is hosted by Windy Carson-Smith, a former nurse practice counsel with over 25 years of experience who also is a recognized expert and lecturer on APN regulation. Let's Talk is a product of Carson Company, a nursing consulting firm that extensive experience in lobbying and advocacy, legislative and legal research, and governance and learderhsip training. Please visit carsonco.net for more information, or visit our Facebook page.

    30 min

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Suite of podcasts focused on clinical, legal, and regulatory topics in nursing. Let’s Talk is a product of Carson Company, a nursing consultancy. Both "Smart Practice" and "Conversations About APNs" are hosted by Carson Company CEO Windy Carson-Smith, an attorney widely recognized for her expertise in nursing regulation.

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