The Conversing Nurse podcast

Michelle Harris
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The Conversing Nurse podcast

Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? For 36 years, I have only known the Peds/NICU realm but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, I aim to bring you valuable insights into their lives. At the end of each episode we play the five-minute snippet, just five minutes of fun as we peek into the 'off-duty' lives of my guests! Listen as we explore the nursing profession, one conversation at a time.

  1. Nurse on Purpose, Chinelo Okoye

    1D AGO

    Nurse on Purpose, Chinelo Okoye

    Send us a text Chinelo Okoye is a remarkable double-board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in both adult and pediatric care. Beyond her clinical expertise, she passionately advocates for the representation of nurses in the media. As the founder of Nurse on Purpose, she works to eliminate stereotypes and showcase the intelligence, professionalism, leadership skills, and dedication to patient care that nurses embody. I had a candid conversation with Chinelo about my complacency r...

    1 hr
  2. Fighting for the Underdogs, Lia Xiong-Ratley, MSN, FNP-C, RNFA

    APR 9

    Fighting for the Underdogs, Lia Xiong-Ratley, MSN, FNP-C, RNFA

    Send us a text Meet Lia Xiong-Ratley, a Family Nurse Practitioner, women’s health advocate, and rescuer of the underdogs, literally. Lia has worn many hats over the years, from pediatric ICU to cardiothoracic surgery, but after becoming a family nurse practitioner, she has found her place at Planned Parenthood. If you think the only services offered through Planned Parenthood are contraception and abortion, you're not alone; Lia and I thought this too. However, the reality is that they provid...

    1h 2m
  3. Making Money Moves with Farah Laurent

    APR 2

    Making Money Moves with Farah Laurent

    Send us a text This week, I had the pleasure of catching up with a returning guest, the OG Nursepreneur, Farah Laurent. Since our last conversation over two years ago, she has been achieving remarkable success. Not only does Farah hold six board certifications, but she has also earned a doctorate in nursing. One exciting development is that Farah hosted her first nursing conference titled “Nurses Making Money Moves.” By the time this episode airs, the conference will have already taken ...

    36 min
  4. Healing the Healers with Jacqui O'Connor

    MAR 26

    Healing the Healers with Jacqui O'Connor

    Send us a text In the heart of northern New Zealand, nestled between rolling hills and lush green valleys, lay Heart Place Hospital, a beacon of innovation in the world of healthcare. Founded by Jacqui O'Connor, a Registered Nurse with three decades of experience, this unique wellness charity is unlike any hospital seen before. After her own dismantling and rebuilding, Jacqui has devoted her life to the intricacies of mental well-being and integrative health, believing that true healing...

    1h 4m
  5. From Pregnancy Loss to Maternal Health Advocate with Rachell Dumas

    MAR 19

    From Pregnancy Loss to Maternal Health Advocate with Rachell Dumas

    Send us a text What can I say about Rachell Dumas? Or perhaps, what can't I say about her? Rachell is an extraordinary nurse with a powerful story of pregnancy loss that will leave you both in tears and shaking your head in disbelief. After experiencing the loss of nine pregnancies, Rachell founded the nonprofit organization “A Light After Nine.” This organization aims to provide families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and maternal trauma with the emotional, financial, an...

    47 min
  6. Former NICU Mom and Author, Jennifer Bernardo

    MAR 12

    Former NICU Mom and Author, Jennifer Bernardo

    Send us a text This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with NICU mom and author, Jennifer Bernardo. Jennifer gave birth to twins—a boy and a girl—at just 26 weeks gestation. Her book, Week 26, is a firsthand account of their lives in the NICU and beyond. Jennifer’s journey began with a distressing wake-up call: she was hemorrhaging. Rushed to the hospital, she underwent an emergency C-section, where she delivered her son, weighing just two pounds, followed by her even smaller daughter, weig...

    1h 11m
  7. A Life of Service with Dr. David Borge, M.D.

    MAR 5

    A Life of Service with Dr. David Borge, M.D.

    Send us a text This week, I had the great pleasure of speaking with my friend and colleague, Dr. David Borge. David is an OB/GYN who has retired from the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule and now enjoys using his expertise in Saipan and, more recently, Panama, his country of birth. As the son of missionaries, David spent his early years with his five siblings in Panama, France, Egypt, and Madagascar. His father, a physician, often brought young David to the hospital, where he could round on pa...

    1h 11m
  8. Founder and CEO of Advocates for Nurses, Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN

    FEB 26

    Founder and CEO of Advocates for Nurses, Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN

    Send us a text For today’s episode, I’ve got questions and Maggie's got answers. Do you need a nurse advocate? Well, consider this your lucky day. Meet my guest, Maggie Ortiz. As founder and CEO of Advocates for Nurses, she provides guidance, education, and empowerment to nurses facing legal, regulatory, and professional challenges. Terrified of facing a Board of Registered Nursing investigation? Maggie's your insider. Equally terrified of being deposed? She literally wrote the book on it. Do...

    1h 3m
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Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? For 36 years, I have only known the Peds/NICU realm but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, I aim to bring you valuable insights into their lives. At the end of each episode we play the five-minute snippet, just five minutes of fun as we peek into the 'off-duty' lives of my guests! Listen as we explore the nursing profession, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Harris
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Conversing Nurse podcast
  • Show Website
    The Conversing Nurse podcast

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