The Conversing Nurse podcast

Oct 30 2024 111 ep. 54 mins
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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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Your Spooky Stories!

Oct 30 2024 31 mins  
Send us a textHappy Halloween Eve! Today's episode is all about the spooky. A few weeks ago on Instagram, I posted my call to action for your spooky stories and got some great responses! I was looking up the most haunted hospitals in the United States and here's what I found: Linda Vista Community Hospital, located in Boyle Heights, East LA. This hospital is considered one of the m

Wound Care Expert, Karen Zulkowski

Oct 23 2024 60 mins  
Send us a textKaren Zulkowski is the GOAT of wound care nursing. Her professional journey began with earning a BSN in 1972 and culminated with a Doctorate in Nursing Science. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including business owner, associate nursing professor, and wound course instructor. Karen has also served on the National Pressure Injury Advisory Board and t

The Intuitive Nurse, Jennifer Johnson

Oct 16 2024 71 mins  
Send us a textThe current state of healthcare, especially under the strain of a pandemic, has put immense pressure on those in the field. Nurses are burning out in record numbers and leaving a profession they used to love. My guest this week, emergency room nurse and author, Jennifer Johnson, is on a mission to bring back the love and it all starts with intuition.Jenn is known as t

Locum Tenen Family Nurse Practitioner, Ebony Thyme

Oct 09 2024 62 mins  
Send us a textEbony Thyme does not let grass grow under her feet. Whether traveling for her job as a locum tenen family nurse practitioner or for leisure as a travel host, adventure is her game.As a teenager, Ebony was happily working at a Wendy's drive-thru, but her father urged her to aim higher. Perhaps it was her youthful spirit that made her laugh in the face of challenges or

Why are Nurses the Most Trusted Profession? Your Responses!

Oct 02 2024 12 mins  
Send us a textThis episode is a compilation of your responses to my Instagram post asking "Why are Nurses the Most Trusted Profession?" Thank you for your responses and for being the most trusted profession for 22 years and counting!Thank you to:@coachsheena.johnson@yourrnjourney@honestlyleslie@potassium_iv_push_rn@nursestradeoffContact The Conversing Nurse podcastInstagram: https:

CRNA, Investor and Podcast Host, Joshua Condado

Sep 25 2024 53 mins  
Send us a textI don't know when side hustles became a thing but they are officially a thing. Instead of picking up extra shifts, nurses are picking up side hustles. Enter Josh Condado, a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist who co-owns a real estate investing company with his sister Jenn and brother-in-law Colin, also, you guessed it, nurses. Now, the current annual salary f

Citizen Nurse, Gilanie De Castro

Sep 18 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textIf you're my age and can remember over 50 years ago, you might recall those lazy Saturday mornings spent watching Schoolhouse Rock. There was a clever cartoon skit called, “I’m Just A Bill” where we’d learn how a bill becomes law. This three-minute video was responsible for teaching an entire generation of kids about Civics.Enter Gilanie De Castro, also known

Critical Care Educator, Sarah Vance

Sep 11 2024 65 mins  
Send us a textAre you a critical care nurse or aspiring to become one? If so, you won't want to miss my guest this week, Sarah Vance. With over 15 years of critical care experience, Sarah is dedicated to educating and mentoring nurses, both new and new to critical care. Sarah has a knack for simplifying complex concepts and bringing a lighthearted approach to the often intense ICU

Founder of Nurses for Nurses, Jennifer Crow

Aug 21 2024 37 mins  
Send us a textI want you to think outside the box for a moment. What if there was a platform where nurses could connect with other nurses to network, share ideas, build friendships, and support each other with valuable resources? A place where nurses can buy and sell with fellow nurses nationwide, amplify their voices, and advocate for their profession? You might think I’m indulg

Project Management for Nurses with Kevin Pannell

Aug 14 2024 69 mins  
Send us a textToday's episode is all about project management. I'm sure many of you have heard of this topic, but what exactly is it? My guest today, Kevin Pannell, breaks it down for us.Kevin is a project management professional in addition to having over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, critical care, incident command, military service, homeland security, and informati