Chief Complaint Podcast

Zach Sielaff
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Welcome to the Chief Complaint podcast, a show about all things nursing. Join nursing student Zach and experienced RN LJ as they give you the low down on patient care, nursing practice, and professional issues. Tune in each week on Friday for new episodes! If you have a question you'd like us to answer on the air, or just want to get in touch, send us an email at chiefcomplaintpod@gmail.com or tweet at us @ChiefPod. Talk to you soon and, as always, be sure to take care of yourselves, and take care of somebody else.

  1. 04/02/2021

    CC:64 - Staffing Ratios, COVID Vaccine, Nursing Questions

    Episode 64 is here! Zach and LJ get back together to talk about nurse staffing ratios and what they mean, the COVID vaccine and its rollout and adoption, and finally they ask each some questions about nursing itself. Enjoy! Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    1h 1m

  2. 03/05/2021

    CC: 63 - Travelling when COVID-19 is severe

    Episode 63 is (finally) here! After a long, long time away, LJ and Zach are back with an episode discussing LJ's recent travel assignment out west, and they're joined by returning guest Beth! This is a long and free-form discussion of everything that goes along with working at a place that has many, many sick COVID-19 patients, we hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for the final segment in which Beth and LJ guess the names of...snow plows? Enjoy! Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    1h 5m

  3. 11/15/2020

    CC: 62 - COVID surge, Special Guest Ajin on working in the OR

    Episode 62 is here! Apologies that episode 61 never came around, there was an audio issue that couldn't be resolved. Today, Zach and LJ discuss the surge in COVID cases and what it means for hospitals and the people that work in them. Then, LJ interviews special guest Ajin about what it's like be an RN in the OR. Finally, Zach and LJ give each other questions from the Certified Perioperative Nurse exam. Can they join Ajin in the OR? Stay tuned to find out! Links: Grand Forks Herald - COVID surge: https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/coronavirus/6753876-With-North-Dakota-hospitals-at-100-capacity-Burgum-announces-COVID-positive-nurses-can-stay-at-work Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    56 min

  4. 10/09/2020

    CC: 60 - New nurse Kealie one year later, Ethics in communication

    Episode 60 is here! Today Zach and LJ are joined by Kealie for her second appearance. Kealie came on the show back on episode 17 to talk about being a new nurse, and she's back to talk about what her career is like one year later. Then the gang discusses ethics in communicating with patients, loved ones, and colleagues. Finally, a new segment to replace Zach takes the NCLEX is unveiled. Enjoy! Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    50 min

  5. 10/02/2020

    CC: 59 - Hospital Color Codes, Hospital Awards

    Episode 59 is here! Today LJ and Zach have a short, light-hearted episode for you, they talk about hospital color codes (what is a code brown? the answer may surprise you!) and then hospital awards. They'll be debuting a new segment next week to replace Zach takes the NCLEX, enjoy! Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    26 min

  6. 09/18/2020

    CC: 58 - Massive Transfusion, Ethics w/ law enforcement, NCLEX oddities

    Episode 58 is here! Today LJ and Zach get together to discuss massive transfusion protocols, an explosive story about ICE abuses and the ethical issues surrounding working with law enforcement, as well as some of the stranger aspects of the NCLEX. Enjoy! Links: BBC ICE Story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54160638 David Eckert: https://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/justice/new-mexico-search-settlement/index.html ACEP: https://www.acepnow.com/article/must-emergency-physician-comply-body-cavity-search-warrant/?singlepage=1&theme=print-friendly ANA Ethics: https://www.nursingworld.org/coe-view-only Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    1h 5m
  7. Chief Complaint Episode 57 - Zach takes the (actual) NCLEX, Zach has a baby, LJ has a new travel assignment

    09/11/2020

    Chief Complaint Episode 57 - Zach takes the (actual) NCLEX, Zach has a baby, LJ has a new travel assignment

    Episode 57 is finally here! Today is a bit of a personal episode, as Zach talks about taking the actual NCLEX, and also having a baby! LJ gives us the rundown on her new travel gig, and then we adjourn until next week. Enjoy! Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    1h 2m
  8. Chief Complaint Episode 56 - Teachers back to school, Graduating from nursing school

    08/14/2020

    Chief Complaint Episode 56 - Teachers back to school, Graduating from nursing school

    Episode 56 is here! Today, LJ and Zach talk about a pair of op-eds, one in The Atlantic and another in the Washington Post, urging teachers to return to the classroom. Is this a good idea? Then LJ has a special graduation surprise for Zach, who finished up his BSN last week Friday! Enjoy! Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/covid-19-isnt-going-anywhere-so-schools-must-reopen/2020/08/07/8f2c2cde-d8e2-11ea-aff6-220dd3a14741_story.htm https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/im-nurse-teachers-should-do-their-jobs-like-i-did/614902/ Music: You're There by The Mini Vandals All Night by Ikson

    56 min
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Welcome to the Chief Complaint podcast, a show about all things nursing. Join nursing student Zach and experienced RN LJ as they give you the low down on patient care, nursing practice, and professional issues. Tune in each week on Friday for new episodes! If you have a question you'd like us to answer on the air, or just want to get in touch, send us an email at chiefcomplaintpod@gmail.com or tweet at us @ChiefPod. Talk to you soon and, as always, be sure to take care of yourselves, and take care of somebody else.

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  • Creator
    Zach Sielaff
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Zach Sielaff
  • Show Website
    Chief Complaint Podcast