Jun 28 2024 45 mins
In this episode of the Nurse Stories Podcast, host Dr. John McRae, a nurse practitioner, welcomes guest Kayla Nilles, an Idaho-born nurse with eight years of experience in Med Surge Ortho, float pool, and short stay units. They delve into an array of riveting stories from the ER, a traumatic experience involving a patient with a boat propeller injury, confronting unexpected medical ethics dilemmas, and dealing with patients in mental health crisis. Kayla also shares her journey transitioning into aesthetic nursing, supported by Five Square Aesthetics, and the challenges and learning opportunities it presents. Join us for a rollercoaster of emotions with tales of heroics, humor, and the heartache of nursing.
00:36 Welcome to Nurse Stories Podcast
01:24 Meet Kayla Nilles: A Journey in Nursing
01:45 Experiences in Different Nursing Units
04:49 Crazy Stories from Behavioral Health
09:30 Challenges in the ER
22:07 Emergency Blood Donations
23:33 ER Experience and Stroke Stories
28:34 Oncology Unit Challenges
35:30 Funny and Unusual Patient Stories
42:13 New Nursing Challenges and Aesthetics
45:13 Conclusion and Farewell
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