Nurse to Nurse Episode 10: Balancing Life in Nursing

with Special Guest: Josh Allen, RN, C-AL Principal, Allen Flores Consulting Group In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, hosts Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn engage with Josh Allen, of Allen Flores Consulting Group, a seasoned nurse within the assisted living sector. They discuss the evolution of nursing roles in assisted living, the challenges faced by nurses today, … [Read more]

Nurse to Nurse Episode 9: The Power of Advanced Care Planning, Part 1

with Special Guest: Maria Moen SVP, Innovation & External Affairs, MyDirectives In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Hosts Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn share a lively conversation with Maria Moen, President and CEO of Sequoia Living.  Maria discusses  lays out the framework of how advanced care planning is an essential cornerstone of personal health … [Read more]

Nurse to Nurse Episode 8: Nurturing Nurse Leaders

with Special Guest: Sara McVey, MBA President & CEO, Sequoia Living In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Hosts Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn share a lively conversation with Sara McVey, President and CEO of Sequoia Living.  Sara discusses how Sequoia Living leveraged the unity fostered during the COVID-19 pandemic to cultivate a culture of … [Read more]

Nurse to Nurse Episode 7: Future-Ready Care: Embracing Technology in Assisted Living

with Special Guest: Dr. Liz Jensen, PhD, MSN, RN-BC Clinical Director, Direct Supply In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn sit down with Dr. Liz Jensen, the Clinical Director at Direct Supply’s Innovation and Technology Center. They delve into the transformative role of technology in assisted living, emphasizing the crucial … [Read more]

Nurse to Nurse Episode 6: The Five Rights and Beyond

with Special Guest: Linda Novak, RN Nurse Consultant, Pharmerica In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn interview Linda Novak, a nurse consultant with Pharmerica, about medication management in assisted living communities. They discuss the challenges and best practices for medication administration, the impact of polypharmacy on older adults, and the … [Read more]