First Best Nurse

Stephanie McDonald and Carmen Shaw
  • 5.0 (5)
  • MEDICINE
  • UPDATED SEMIMONTHLY

A podcast for and about nurses, brought to you by Atrium Health.

  1. FEB 6

    Grabbing the Bully by the Horns

    This engaging episode features a conversation with Renee Thompson, Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute.

    53 min

  2. JAN 21 · BONUS

    Prize Winning Poster Presentation

    Amy Peterson and Leeann Smith won the blue ribbon at the 2025 ANCC Magnet and Pathways Conference for the work they presented - hear all about it here!

    18 min

  3. JAN 7 · BONUS

    Making an Impact in Maternal Health

    Dr. Patricia Spada shares her DNP project aimed at improving maternal health through structured communication

    32 min

  4. 12/31/2025 · BONUS

    NCNA Convention 2025 - AI conversation

    Carmen and Stephanie presented at the 2025 NCNA convention on the topic of podcasting, and took the opportunity to record a conversation with the audience about AI. You get to listen in and hear from some wise nurses in North Carolina!

    11 min

  5. 12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Holistic Nursing Practices - Episode 4: Energy Therapies

    Our series concludes with Cathy Carson sharing about energy medicine, and specifically, things that you could do for self or others.

    26 min

  6. 12/18/2025 · BONUS

    Holistic Nursing Practices - episode 3: Touch Therapy

    Touch therapy? What is that? Cathy Carson brings another episode showcasing touch therapy - what it is, how you can do it and what is the benefit.

    23 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Conversations from the 2025 ANCC Magnet and Pathways Conference

    Carmen and Stephanie chat with conference attendees about their experience.

    46 min

  8. 12/10/2025 · BONUS

    Holistic Nursing Series - episode 2: Mindful Practices

    Cathy Carson joins us again to discuss mindful practices.

    22 min
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About

A podcast for and about nurses, brought to you by Atrium Health.

Information

  • Creator
    Stephanie McDonald and Carmen Shaw
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie McDonald and Carmen Shaw
  • Show Website
    First Best Nurse