The Conversing Nurse podcast

Jul 17 2024
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Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? As a Peds/NICU nurse for 36 years, I have only known this specialty, but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, nurse educators, and nurse entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, my aim is to offer you valuable insights into their lives. Additionally, we will delve into important topics such as bullying and burnout that affect the nursing profession.

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Physical Therapist and Burnout Coach, Dr. Ricky Fernandez

Jul 17 2024 79 mins  
Send us a Text Message.According to Coachfoundation.com, passion is one of the most important qualities of a good coach. Enter Dr. Ricky Fernandez, a doctor of physical therapy and a burnout coach and I was eager to talk with him for those reasons.We talked about all the things he does as a physical therapist: his schedule (which is kind of sweet), what his patients need, and the i

Certified Enneagram Coach and Nurse, Gwen Sledge

Jul 10 2024 81 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Meet Gwen Sledge, a retired nurse and Certified Enneagram Coach. Gwen has a deep understanding of the Enneagram and is passionate about using her healthcare experience to help nurses understand how their personality, communication style, and behavior affect their relationships. Not sure what the Enneagram is? I wasn’t either but I learned it’s a personali

The New RN, Dave Dovell

Jul 03 2024 74 mins  
Send us a Text Message.As a student nurse or a new RN, Dave Dovell is someone you should know. Dave is a registered nurse working on a Progressive Care Unit, with a diverse work history that includes being an executive chef, an educator, working in the 911 system and the emergency room. And his story of why he became a nurse? Let’s just say it will put you in an, “I’m not cry

Flight Paramedic and Podcast Host, Samantha Brawley

Jun 26 2024 68 mins  
Send us a Text Message.When I hear the words “flight paramedic” I immediately think of aviator glasses, compact spaces, aircraft propellers, jumpsuits, highly trained professionals, and a general sense of badassery.Enter Samantha Brawley. As a flight paramedic, she cares for the sickest of the sick, and the occasional walking, talking patient, who may just be her favorite, wink

Stem Cell Transplant Nurse, Dora Loun

Jun 19 2024 56 mins  
Send us a Text Message.I recently came across Dora Loun's LinkedIn profile, and her bio as a stem cell transplant nurse piqued my interest. However, when I had a conversation with her, I realized that what I thought she did and what she actually does are vastly different.Dora's experience in critical care nursing provided her with the perfect foundation for caring for some of the m

Your Nurse Lawyer, Irnise Williams, Esq.

Jun 12 2024 59 mins  
Send us a Text Message.My guest this week, Irnise Williams, has been a nurse for 16 years. Starting with her eye on medical school, she opted for nursing school, fell in love, and never looked back. Because if you’re looking back, you can’t look forward, and forward was the direction Irnise wanted to go. She could have advanced her degree by becoming a Nurse practitioner or a C

Hallmarks of a Great Nurse Leader with Kirsten Ferren

Jun 05 2024 57 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Meet Kirsten Ferren, a nurse who has been serving in healthcare for over 23 years. She brings to the table her experience as a former Chief Nursing Officer and currently holds the position of Vice President of Patient Care. She is also an author, mentor, and leadership consultant at the company she owns, Nursing Inferno Coaching. We had a stimulating conversa

Closet Cocktails with Prada and Patrick

May 29 2024 92 mins  
Send us a Text Message.What happens when two friends have cocktails and dish on a movie? Magic, pure magic. My first returning guest this week is Patrick Pickarts. Patrick debuted in episode 56 when he told us all about being a nurse in tech. And if you don’t remember him, well, how could you forget about Patrick, it would be like putting Baby in a corner and nobody puts Baby in

Death Doula, Haley Diltz

May 22 2024 54 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Meet Haley Diltz, an exceptional woman who had a childhood dream of being Indiana Jones but instead grew up to become a Neurotrauma ICU nurse. She knew early on she had an affinity for the dying and helping families navigate through some of life’s most tragic experiences. It took one very tragic experience in the ICU for Haley to take pause and re-evaluate

Cannabis Nurse, Ashley Wynn-Grimes

May 15 2024 51 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Do you ever come across someone on Instagram who is meant to teach you something? For me, that person is Ashley Wynn-Grimes, also known as The Cannabis Nurse.Ashley is the owner of Cannabis Nursing Solutions, LLC where she teaches nurses the ins and outs of the cannabis industry. Cannabis nursing is a nursing specialty recently recognized by the American Nurs