TraumaSystemNews: trauma leadership and management
Trauma System News

3 Trauma Quality Projects from the 2025 Distinguished TCRN

Distinguished TCRN Kristi Bonny with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a Level II trauma center in Plano, Texas, talks about three successful trauma PI initiatives she led. The trauma quality projects focused on: reducing time to blood product administration, preventing hypothermia during trauma resuscitations, and streamlining trauma response by enabling EMS activations.

THE NURSE KEITH SHOW

A Deep Dive Into the Specialty of Burn Nursing

In this fascinating conversation with Johns Hopkins Burn Program Coordinator and BCEN board member Emily Werthman, PhD, RN, CBRN, trace the history of burn nursing from ancient and Civil War battlefields to modern pain management, graft technologies and trauma-informed care. Plus, what burn nursing is really like, common and not so common types of burns, how to succeed as a burn nurse, and Emily’s own experience being part of burn nursing history.

TraumaSystemNews: trauma leadership and management
Trauma System News

5 Ways to Build Communications Skills for Better Trauma Resuscitations

Written by: Michael Dexter

Every nurse and healthcare provider can improve their communication skills during any emergency scenario by following these 5 tips offered by Michael Dexter, a seasoned practicing ED nurse and BCEN’s director of professional development.

HealthLeaders

CNOs, Don’t Forget About Rural Healthcare

Keri Brookshire-Heavin, the CNO/COO at BCEN 2024 National Certification Champion Award winner Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, talks about the challenges rural hospitals face and nursing leadership’s vital role in forging solutions.

THE NURSE KEITH SHOW

Maximizing the Impact of Emergency Nursing

In Episode 495 of The Nurse Keith Show podcast, BCEN Director of Professional Development Michael Dexter talks about his passion for emergency nursing, continuing education, and his career journey, and offers insightful commentary on a host of hot nursing topics from AI to investing in yourself and your success.