Nursey Nurse: After the Shift

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The shift is over, the coffee is poured, and the filter is OFF. Welcome to Nursey Nurse: After the Shift, where my 30 years of RN experience meets the conversations we have when the scrubs come off. After a career that’s taken me from the ER to Flight Nursing, High-Risk OB, and now Critical Care Transport, I’ve learned a few things: life is short, people are complicated, laughter is necessary—and everybody has a story. This isn’t your typical medical podcast. We’ll talk healthcare and nursing, of course , but we’re also talking about life, friendships, aging, crazy stories, and much more!

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Nursey Nurse: After the Shift - Taking Time For Yourself

    Learning to take time for yourself in this crazy world of healthcare is so important. Listen for some travel tips when you are traveling alone or with your family. There are a lot of people who do not think about these things when they travel and during every day life!

  2. Oct 5

    Nursey Nurse: After the Shift - "Worst Thing You Have Seen"

    Nursey Nurse shares insights on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by EMS and air medical professionals, emphasizing why certain questions can be harmful and how to support loved ones in the field. In This Episode - The emotional impact of traumatic calls on EMS workersWhy the question about the worst thing seen is problematicSigns of trauma and PTSD in EMS professionalsThe importance of supporting EMS families and loved onesThe mental health challenges faced by medical crewsThe reality of reliving traumatic experiencesHow to support colleagues and loved ones in distressThe importance of self-care and taking time offTakeaways - Asking EMS workers about the worst thing they've seen can retraumatize them.EMS professionals often carry trauma from years of exposure to traumatic events.Supporting EMS families involves recognizing signs of emotional distress.Self-care and taking time off are crucial for mental health in EMS.Respecting the emotional boundaries of EMS workers helps in their recovery. Chapters - 00:00 Introduction and condolences for air medical crash victims 00:56 The emotional toll of traumatic calls in EMS 01:54 Why asking about the worst thing seen is problematic 02:52 The lasting impact of traumatic memories 03:51 How trauma affects EMS professionals physically and emotionally 05:13 Supporting EMS families and recognizing signs of distress 06:10 The importance of mental health awareness in EMS 07:09 Signs of trauma and PTSD in EMS workers 08:06 The need for compassion and understanding from loved ones 09:04 The value of self-care and taking time off 10:02 The reality of reliving traumatic experiences 10:58 The importance of respecting boundaries and emotional limits 11:54 Final thoughts and encouragement for EMS professionals

  3. Sep 22

    Nursey Nurse: After the Shift - L&D Syncopal Episodes

    I got told one rule on labor & delivery and thought it was a joke — Don't wear red!!! Then I watched the unit prove it to me. 👀 Red underwear? Red shoes? Red scrub cap? On L&D, everybody swears it brings on a hemorrhage. I didn’t believe it either — until one shift turned into a full-on emergency marathon. And the dads? Let’s just say some of them learned the hard way that love and delivery can make you dizzy really fast. Labor & delivery will humble you, heal you, and surprise you all in the same day. I hope you enjoy the episode! #NurseyNurse #LaborAndDeliveryNurse #NurseLife #HealthcareHumor #NurseStories

  4. Sep 10

    Nursey Nurse: After the Shift - Remembering 9/11/01 - 25 Years Later

    Twenty-five years later, the grief, the heroism, and the “never forget” that still lives in a nurse’s memory. Today I share the 9/11 story I have carried for decades—what I saw, what I felt, and why I still keep a bin full of newspapers, photos, VHS tapes, and printed-out memories from that day. Working the night shift as an emergency department nurse, I watched the attacks unfold with a paramedic roommate, felt the helpless pull to go help in New York, and later realized just how deeply the constant news coverage was affecting me. This is a raw, personal reflection on the moment the world changed, and the way it reshaped my understanding of nursing, EMS, and human resilience. I also reflect on the responders and volunteers who ran toward danger, the communities that came together in the aftermath, and the emotional toll of witnessing so much loss from afar. I tie it all back to a simple truth: an ordinary day is never guaranteed, and the people who show up in the worst moments deserve to be remembered. Essential listening if you lived through 9/11, work in healthcare or EMS, or want a deeply human reminder of why we honor the people we lost and the people who kept going.

  5. Sep 7

    Nursey Nurse: After the Shift - Life Wishes

    The best nurses and first responders know this - staying calm in chaos can save lives, and knowing your own wishes can spare your family from impossible decisions. This episode, I turn a Labor Day catch-up into a powerful, practical conversation about trauma, end-of-life planning, organ donation, and why the paperwork you fill out today matters more than you think.

  6. Sep 5

    Nursey Nurse:After the Shift Episode 1

    Nursing will change the way you see people and your own life - and I prove it in this raw, funny, and deeply personal first episode. I share the real story behind my path into healthcare, from the moment that made me choose nursing to the 30-plus years of lessons, losses, humor, and heart that shaped my career. I talk about the path that took me from hospital admitting to ER, flight nursing, high-risk labor and delivery, and now critical care ground transport. Along the way, I explain what it takes to grow in a profession that demands everything from you, and why strong mentors, honest peer support, and refusing to "eat our young" matter so much for the next generation of nurses. You'll hear stories, insights, and memorable moments that define life after the shift - from dark humor and patient encounters to the emotional weight of transporting someone who may never get another chance to talk, and the small rituals that keep healthcare workers grounded. I break down some of the biggest life lessons nursing has taught me: how fast everything can change, why every person has a story, and why compassion matters. If you've ever worked in healthcare, love nursing stories, or just want a real voice talking about work, life, and everything in between, this episode delivers exactly that. This kickoff episode sets the tone for a podcast built to make you laugh, think, and leave feeling a little lighter than when you pressed play.

  7. Aug 25

    Episode 1 : Introduction

    Join me for a little introduction to my new podcast, Nursey Nurse After the Shift, and get to know the woman behind Nursey Nurse. ❤️🎙️ I’m so glad you’re here—and trust me, there’s so much more to come! Real talk. Real laughs. Real life. Welcome to Nursey Nurse After the Shift. ❤️

    Episode 1 : Introduction
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The shift is over, the coffee is poured, and the filter is OFF. Welcome to Nursey Nurse: After the Shift, where my 30 years of RN experience meets the conversations we have when the scrubs come off. After a career that’s taken me from the ER to Flight Nursing, High-Risk OB, and now Critical Care Transport, I’ve learned a few things: life is short, people are complicated, laughter is necessary—and everybody has a story. This isn’t your typical medical podcast. We’ll talk healthcare and nursing, of course , but we’re also talking about life, friendships, aging, crazy stories, and much more!

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