Stirring the Shot

Tracey Taylor & Tiffany Hull
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In this Podcast For Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, we (hosts Tracey and Tiffany) discuss nursing issues and trends including: health, wellness, working conditions, burnout, education, nursing shortage, resiliency and so much more... Listeners tune in to hear us because no topic is off limits! We inject humor and a healthy dose of reality into nursing matters. Our witty, unconventional commentary is a reflection of the things we always wanted to say but couldn't. Our goal is to elevate nursing voices across the globe and promote real solutions and dialogue.

Episodes

  1. 01/27/2022

    008. Special Abilities with Dr. Jen Arnold

    In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany interview Dr. Jennifer Arnold, who is the new Program Director of Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program (SIMPeds) as well as a Member of the faculty, at Harvard Medical School.  We’re speaking with Dr. ARnold today about working in a healthcare environment with special abilities. So send the kiddos out to the play yard and find a comfortable place to sit because you will not want to miss Jen’s insight on how to pursue your life goals despite having special abilities, and how to interact with colleagues, friends and family with special abilities. She is also an author of a few books and one that is particularly salient for today’s topic called, Think Big, Overcoming obstacles with optimism).  You can purchase that book on her website, www.jenarnoldmd.com. She delivers an incredibly inspiring story and helpful insight along with several resources linked below. Thank you, Jen! More about Dr. Arnold: Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP was born in St. Petersburg Fl and grew up in Orlando, FL. She completed her undergraduate bachelor of science degrees in Biology and Psychology at the University of Miami in Florida. She then completed her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and graduated in 2000. She attended a Pediatric Residency Program at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. During her fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, she obtained a Master's of Science in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is Board Certified in Neonatal Medicine and most recently worked diligently as the Medical Director of the Simulation Center at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, where she had an integral role in development of the center.  She is beginning a new position as the new Program Director of Boston Children’s Hospital Simulator Program (SIMPeds) as well as a Member of the faculty, at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Arnold has a rare type of dwarfism called Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Type Strudwick, which involved more than 30 orthopedic surgeries.  She is a 4-year cancer survivor.  She has an incredible story regarding pursuing seemingly impossible life goals and achieving them against all odds.   Dr. Arnold, her husband Bill and their children Will and Zoey are featured on TLC's docu-drama, “The Little Couple”, which follows their personal and professional lives and is now in its 12th season!  She has also appeared on television programs including Oprah, The Today Show, GMA, Dr. OZ, The Doctors, Wendy Williams, Anderson Cooper and CNN among others. To keep up with the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Be sure to follow this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Resources, Links, and Credits can be found here: Episode 008 Special Abilities with Dr. Jen Arnold Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    1h 7m

  2. 01/16/2022

    007. Is it Burnout, Toxic Work, or Both?? With Traci Powell

    In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany welcome Traci Powell, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CTTS, back to the show to discuss nursing burnout and toxic work environments. Traci is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is owner/operator of her own practice. Traci offers valuable insight for nurses experiencing burnout and recounts the common signs and symptoms. She also discusses resources and strategies to support positive mental health. Finally, the trio discuss Traci’s Facebook group, Nurses Healing Nurses, her upcoming retreat in Mt. Shasta, and her future plans to expand and take Nurses Healing Nurses to the next level. #nurseshealingnurses #stirringtheshot  More about Traci: Traci Powell is dual board certified as a neonatal nurse practitioner and a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. She is an internationally Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist and has her own private practice where she helps adults who have experienced trauma and abuse heal and become empowered to live their best lives. Prior to opening her mental health practice, Traci worked in Level 4 NICUs for over 22 years; first as a bedside nurse, then as a neonatal nurse practitioner for over 9 years. Traci continues to work as an NNP on a per diem basis, but has found her true calling in working with those who have experienced trauma and abuse. In response to growing suicide rates and worsening mental health among nurses, Traci founded Nurses Healing Nurses, an organization whose mission is to heal the heart of nursing and give nurses a safe space to talk about hard things. For more information or to contact Traci directly, please email Traci@TraciPowell.com Links and Resources: https://www.therebuiltwoman.com/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI https://vitrueremote.com/5-stages-of-burnout/ To keep up with the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Be sure to follow this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Credits: Music Jingle:  Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe Joey Interrante (drums) Sound Effects:  zapsplat.comStirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    46 min

  3. 12/29/2021

    006. Travel Nursing Contracts: 5 Must Know Secrets!!

    In this Episode of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey and Tiffany interview Lisa Comingore, JD, Chief People Officer at Nurse Now Staffing, LLC about 5 must know secrets of travel nursing contracts. Turn up the volume of your earbuds because you will not want to miss Lisa’s insight on contract pitfalls, tax implications, what to negotiate, how to handle assignments that aren’t working out, and what to know if you need to break a contract. She delivers overall great info and provided several resources linked below. Thank you Lisa! More about Lisa: Lisa joined Nurse Now Staffing, LLC., in November 2020. She completed her undergraduate degree in legal studies at Ball State University and then attended law school at Florida State University. Upon graduating and passing the Florida Bar Exam in 2004, Lisa practiced administrative law in two different Florida state agencies. In 2012 Lisa changed career tracks to human resources and never looked back. Lisa’s first childhood memory is of attending nursing school classes with her mother. She has always had the utmost respect for nurses and is very excited to finally be able to work with them. To contact Lisa directly, email lisa.comingore@nursenowstaffing.com Links and Resources: https://nursenowstaffing.com/ https://www.thegypsynurse.com/ https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates https://www.athna.org/ https://www.dollywood.com/ To keep up with the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Credits: Music Jingle:  Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Café Joey Interrante (drums) Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    1h 1m

  4. 12/20/2021

    005. Nurses Healing Nurses with Traci Powell

    In Episode 005 of Stirring the Shot Podcast, Tracey & Tiffany interview Traci Powell, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CTTS, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) who is owner of her own practice. Traci discusses her “Why” story and how it evolved through her career. Listen as they tackle the tough topics: nursing suicide, work-related anxiety/depression, trauma, and toxicity. Find out why Traci dislikes the “superhero” label for nursing and why it sets up impossible standards. Traci offers advice for nurses to re-center, be mindful, and discusses resources/strategies to support positive mental health. Finally, the trio discuss Traci’s Facebook group, Nurses Healing Nurses, and her plans to expand.  #nurseshealingnurses #stirringtheshot  More about Traci: Traci Powell is dual board certified as a neonatal NP (NNP) and PMHNP. She is an internationally Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist and is in private practice where she helps adults who have experienced trauma and abuse heal and become empowered to live their best lives. Prior to private practice, Traci worked in NICUs for over 22 years; at the bedside and as a NNP. In response to growing suicide rates and worsening mental health among nurses, Traci founded Nurses Healing Nurses, an organization whose mission is to heal the heart of nursing and give nurses a safe space to talk about hard things. For more information, contact Traci directly at Traci@TraciPowell.com To get the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Follow this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Rape and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI Davis MA, Cher BAY, Friese CR, Bynum JPW. Association of US Nurse and Physician Occupation With Risk of Suicide. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(6):651–658. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.0154 Credits: Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) Tiffany Hull Music John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes)  The Hideaway Café Joey Interrante (drums) Matt Hennessy (audio mixing/mastering) VSOP Productions Travis Hull (video/lighting) Talking Heads Studio Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    54 min

  5. 11/25/2021

    004. #AsktheCNO with Kimberly Hatchel

    In this #askthecno episode of Stirring the Shot, A Podcast for Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, Tracey and Tiffany interview Kimberly Hatchel, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP, a prominent nursing leader in Florida. Dr. Hatchel is the CNO of Blake Medical Center in Florida, which is part of the larger HCA health system. Get ready to hear her thoughts on many topics including crisis staffing, travel nursing, and keeping her finger on the pulse of nurses in the system. This is definitely a shot-stirring episode!! To keep up with the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Be sure to follow this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Credits: Music Jingle:  Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe Joey Interrante (drums) AV Production: Matt Hennessy (audio mixing/mastering) at VSOP Productions Travis Hull (video/lighting) at Talking Heads Studio Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    45 min

  6. 11/10/2021

    003. Finding Your Why: Kimberly Hatchel, CNO

    In this episode of Stirring the Shot, A Podcast for Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, Tracey and Tiffany interview Kimberly Hatchel, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, CENP, a prominent nursing leader in Florida. Dr. Hatchel is the CNO of Blake Medical Center in Florida, which is part of the larger HCA health system. She was also the CNO of a hospital in Las Vegas during the 2017 mass casualty event and her memories of leading her staff through that crisis will have you at the edge of your seat! So add extra butter to your Jiffy Pop and get ready for an inspirational story!  To keep up with the latest shot, go to https://www.stirringtheshot.com and sign-up for our newsletter or contact us. Be sure to follow this podcast and leave us a review! Check out our Stirring the Shot Facebook Page or join the Stirring the Shot Facebook Group.  Resources: https://simonsinek.com/find-your-why/https://www.billgeorge.org/articles/30-questions-to-help-you-discover-your-true-north/Credits: Music Jingle:  Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe Joey Interrante (drums) AV Production: Matt Hennessy (audio mixing/mastering) at VSOP Productions Travis Hull (video/lighting) at Talking Heads Studio Stirring the Shot Podcast is a Tracey Taylor Productions, LLC, original.

    39 min

  7. 10/31/2021

    000. Who The Shot Are We?

    In this trailer for Stirring the Shot, a Podcast for Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, you will hear outtakes  from Tracey and Tiffany as they record their first episodes. You will get to know these two as they navigate the new world of podcasting (to them anyway!!) while discussing nursing issues and elevating nursing voices around the globe! Sip your coffee carefully as it is likely to escape your nostrils during uncontrollable fits of laughter!! https://www.stirringtheshot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShotStirrer #stirringtheshot #TwitterNurse

    4 min

  8. 10/31/2021

    002. Martyr Complex & the Nursing Renaissance

    On this episode of Stirring the Shot, a Podcast For Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, after Tracey reveals a huge secret, she and Tiffany discuss current issues that face nursing. They parallel what is happening in nursing in terms of the great resignation, travelling, and the new emphasis on self-care to nursing’s first major renaissance. They credit the millennial mindset for ushering in much needed change and updated thinking regarding nursing as a profession. Finally, Tracey and Tiffany discuss why some nurses hold on to old ideas and demonstrate a “martyr complex.”  This provocative episode will get your neurons firing!  https://www.stirringtheshot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShotStirrer #StirringtheShot #Nurselife #NurseTwitter Resources: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/17/where-millennials-end-and-generation-z-begins/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martyr https://www.history.com/topics/renaissance/renaissance https://hbr.org/2016/09/how-to-get-better-at-dealing-with-change Next episodes: CNO - her why, #asktheCNO (intro to finding your why literature, identifying when you have fallen off path, Kim’s finding her why then how to rediscover your why)Nurses healing NursesCredits: Music jingle  Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music (www.tiffanyhullmusic.com)John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe (www.HideawayCafe.biz)Joey Interrante (drums) (https://www.facebook.com/joey.gmsdrums) Sound effects  www.pond5.com and www.zapsplat.com Production Matt Hennessy (audio mixing/mastering) at VSOP Productions (www.VSOPproductions.com)Travis Hull (video/lighting) at Talking Heads Studio (www.TalkingHeadsStudio.com)

    48 min

  9. 10/20/2021

    001. The Origin Story

    In this premier episode of Stirring the Shot, A Podcast for Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, hosts Tracey & Tiffany discuss the origin story of Stirring the Shot and also recount their individual "Why Nursing" stories. Get to know the hosts and their goal to elevate nursing voices across the globe! Be sure to empty your bladder first, as their witty banter and general hilarity will make you laugh until you leak! Follow along on this fun journey! For show notes and resources, visit https://stirringtheshot.com Credits: Music jingle  - Tiffany Hull (lyrics, vocals, sass) at Tiffany Hull Music (www.tiffanyhullmusic.com) - John Kelly (guitar, bass, vibes) at The Hideaway Cafe (www.HideawayCafe.biz) - Joey Interrante (drums) (https://www.facebook.com/joey.gmsdrums)  Production  - Matt Hennessy (audio mixing/mastering) at VSOP Studios (www.VSOPproductions.com) - Travis Hull (video/lighting) at Talking Heads Studio (www.TalkingHeadsStudio.com) Sound effects -www.ZapSplat.com

    41 min

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In this Podcast For Nurses, By Nurses, About Nurses, we (hosts Tracey and Tiffany) discuss nursing issues and trends including: health, wellness, working conditions, burnout, education, nursing shortage, resiliency and so much more... Listeners tune in to hear us because no topic is off limits! We inject humor and a healthy dose of reality into nursing matters. Our witty, unconventional commentary is a reflection of the things we always wanted to say but couldn't. Our goal is to elevate nursing voices across the globe and promote real solutions and dialogue.

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  • Creator
    Tracey Taylor & Tiffany Hull
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Stirring the Shot
  • Show Website
    Stirring the Shot