LTC DON Chat
The LTC DON Chat is a podcast brought to you by the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN). Our experts and guest speakers cover the hottest topics and breaking news in long-term care nurse leadership.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 6, 2026
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 4: Admission/Discharge Planning
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 Admissi
Aug. 12, 2026
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management
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: Wei
July 15, 2026
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wounds
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: Cr
June 9, 2026
Managing Behavioral Health Issues in Nursing Homes featuring Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP
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.
Feb. 10, 2026
Preparing for the Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Residents in Long-Term Care
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:
Jan. 20, 2026
What to Expect at the AAPACN 2026 Conference: Highlights, What’s New, Can’t-Miss Sessions, and More
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