Pamela Truscott, DNP, the Director of Quality Improvement at the National Center for Assisted Living joins Gwen and Mandy to discuss critical issues facing assisted living nurses. The conversation covers the importance of self-care, recognizing signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, and the need for support systems within nursing teams. They also explore the challenges of an evolving nursing workforce, career advancement opportunities and the future of assisted living nursing, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing nurse well-being to improve care for residents.

Key Takeaways

• Identify Signs of Burnout within Yourself...and Your Team
• Signs of Compassion Fatigue
• Avenues of Self Care
• The Role of Peer Support in Preventing Burnout
• Wellness Initiatives for Nurses within Assisted Living

In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Manday Curtis and Gwen Wilburn engage with Sandro Culurzo, CEO of HelpAny, to discuss the ciritical issue of fall prevention in senior living. The conversation explores the integration of AI in caregiving, the importance of empowering caregivers with technology, and the challenges of implementing new tools in care settings. Sandro emphasizes the need for a proactive approach to care, the significance of engaging nurses in technology development and the misconceptions surrounding AI in senior care. The episode concludes with insights on fostering openness to technology and the future of fall prevention strategies in assisted living environments.

Key Takeaways

• AI and technology are tools to assist caregivers, not replace them
• Successful implementation of technology requires caregiver buy-in
• Engaging nurses in technology development leads to better solutions
• Proactive care is powered by information
• Patience is foundational to effective change management

Mandy and Gwen are joined by Erin Thompson of Aspire for More with Erin, a national senior living leadership consultant, for an engaging conversation on how assisted living nurses can enhance their impact on others. Being seen, valued, heard and successful requires nurses to use practical emotional intelligence tools to manage any situation they are in, but must start with themselves first. Self awareness and empowerment creates opportunies for career growth through effective collaboration and problem solving within an assisted living community.

Key Takeaways:

• Time Management is Essential for Effective Leadership
• Create a Culture of Communication with Families
• A Proactive Mindset is the First Step to Creating a Proactive Life Journey
• A Nurse's Role in the Sales Process is Servant Leadership
• Know the Limits of Your Control, and Help Others Control What They Can