The Conversing Nurse podcast

Michelle Harris
The Conversing Nurse podcast

Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? As a Peds/NICU nurse for 36 years, I have only known this specialty, but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, nurse educators, and nurse entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, my aim is to offer you valuable insights into their lives. Additionally, we will delve into important topics such as bullying and burnout that affect the nursing profession.

  1. Tulare County Fire Chief, Charlie Norman

    3 DAYS AGO

    Tulare County Fire Chief, Charlie Norman

    Send us a textThis week I stepped way outside my comfort zone and spoke with Tulare County Fire Chief, Charlie Norman. I can confidently say that many nurses do not fully understand what firefighters do. We often see them in the ambulance bay and in our communities, but do we really take the time to SEE them? Do we know where the budget for fire services comes from? Do we understand how firefighters advance in their ranks? Sadly, do we realize that firefighter deaths by suicide exc...

    59 min
  2. Rebel Nurse, Erika Browning

    DEC 11

    Rebel Nurse, Erika Browning

    Send us a textErika Browning is one of the most interesting guests I've had to date. She has a diverse educational background, earning degrees in Spanish, Biology, and Nursing. And the diversity doesn't stop there. Her nursing experience ranges from working in the emergency room to the ICU, from being a travel nurse to a sexual assault nurse examiner, and from a case manager to starting her own business as a Life Care Planner. Erika is truly living the tagline of her podcast, which is "basic ...

    1 hr
  3. Nurse Blogger, Sallie Jessee

    DEC 4

    Nurse Blogger, Sallie Jessee

    Send us a textI jumped at the opportunity to talk to my guest this week, Sallie Jessie. Sallie is an incredible person with a unique perspective! First, she has a niche job: she is a mobile wound care clinic nurse and I loved hearing all about that. She is also a blogger. When she became a wife and mother, she identified a gap in resources for nurses balancing family and career and then took the initiative to create a supportive community through her blog, Bandaids and Bedtime Stories. T...

    48 min
  4. Bioethics with Sandra Shadley, LMFT, HEC-C and Dr. Ryan Howard, M.D.

    NOV 20

    Bioethics with Sandra Shadley, LMFT, HEC-C and Dr. Ryan Howard, M.D.

    Send us a textIn my working days, I was a member of my institution’s Bioethics committee. I’m now a retired nurse and continue to serve as a community member. Constantly impressed by this committee’s work, I wanted you to meet two of these brilliant minds, so I recently sat down with Sandra Shadley, a licensed marriage and family therapist and our committee chair, and Dr. Ryan Howard, our hospice and palliative medicine physician.Sandra holds a unique certification: the HEC-C, or certified he...

    59 min
  5. ICU Revolutionist, Kali Dayton

    NOV 13

    ICU Revolutionist, Kali Dayton

    Send us a textMahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Kali Dayton. Kali Dayton is an ICU nurse practitioner and like Gandhi, MLK Jr., and Parks, Kali is peacefully protesting the way ICU patients are cared for. Similar to the civil rights advocates before her, Kali fights for the rights of ICU patients. She believes they have the right to limited sedation, early mobilization, open communication, and family participation. Kali was born as a baby nurse into an Awake an...

    1h 15m
  6. Rapid Response Nurse and Podcast Host, Sarah Lorenzini

    NOV 6

    Rapid Response Nurse and Podcast Host, Sarah Lorenzini

    Send us a textPablo Picasso said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Sarah Lorenzini has a life filled with both meaning and purpose. She is a rapid-response nurse who utilizes her knowledge and storytelling skills to educate nurses in various critical care aspects through her popular podcast, Rapid Response RN, which has over 120 episodes. In the podcast, she effectively breaks down complex concepts such as cardiac tamponade, spinal cord ische...

    46 min
  7. Your Spooky Stories!

    OCT 30

    Your Spooky Stories!

    Send us a textHappy Halloween Eve! Today's episode is all about the spooky. A few weeks ago on Instagram, I posted my call to action for your spooky stories and got some great responses! I was looking up the most haunted hospitals in the United States and here's what I found: Linda Vista Community Hospital, located in Boyle Heights, East LA. This hospital is considered one of the most haunted in the country. It closed in 1991 and has been featured in many films, television shows, and music vi...

    31 min
  8. Wound Care Expert, Karen Zulkowski

    OCT 23

    Wound Care Expert, Karen Zulkowski

    Send us a textKaren Zulkowski is the GOAT of wound care nursing. Her professional journey began with earning a BSN in 1972 and culminated with a Doctorate in Nursing Science. Throughout her career, she has held various roles, including business owner, associate nursing professor, and wound course instructor. Karen has also served on the National Pressure Injury Advisory Board and the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists. Her extensive research and publications in peer-reviewed articles, b...

    1h 1m
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Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? As a Peds/NICU nurse for 36 years, I have only known this specialty, but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, nurse educators, and nurse entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, my aim is to offer you valuable insights into their lives. Additionally, we will delve into important topics such as bullying and burnout that affect the nursing profession.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Harris
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Conversing Nurse podcast
  • Show Website
    The Conversing Nurse podcast

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