New to Nursing

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series, we’re exploring the Specialty Education programs offered by Interior Health. In this episode, we’re focusing on Perinatal Nursing. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they interview Jan Brandt and Kate Rudrum, Regional Educators for the Regional Perinatal Specialty Program. Together, they discuss what Perinatal...

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series, we’re exploring the Specialty Education programs offered by Interior Health. In this episode, we’re focusing on Emergency Nursing. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they interview Brendan Foubert, Kali Holton, Jenny Benedetto, and Lindsay Horochuk, Regional Educators for the Regional Emergency Department Educ...

Do you ever wonder how experienced nurses seem to notice that something is wrong before anyone else does? How do they know a patient is starting to “crash”? Is it a sixth sense? Nope! It’s a pattern library . Every shift, nurses encounter examples of what “normal” looks like. They also experience abnormal. Over time, these experiences build a mental library of patterns that helps experienced nurse...

Welcome to Focus Forward!   In this special series, we’re exploring the Specialty Education programs offered by Interior Health.   In this episode, we’re focusing on Neonatal Nursing. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they interview Ashley Watson, Regional Educator for the Neonatal Education Specialty Training Program.   Together, they discuss...

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series, we’re exploring the Specialty Education programs offered by Interior Health. In this episode, we’re focusing on Perioperative Nursing. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they interview Jenna Lishman, Dylan Papp, Juli Dobie, and Kristina Bourgette, Regional Educators for the Regional Perioperative Education Pro...

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series, we’re exploring the Specialty Education programs offered by Interior Health. In this episode, we’re focusing on GI Endoscopy Nursing. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they interview Jennifer Funk, Regional Educator for the GI Endoscopy Regional Education Program. Together, they discuss what GI Endoscopy Nurs...

Welcome to Focus Forward! In this special series of episodes we are diving into Specialty Education offered in Interior Health. This episode is an interview with the manager of Specialty Education, Taylor Munro. Join New Graduate Regional Educators Erin Marchio and Rachel Brandvold as they seek answers to frequently asked questions about Specialty Education programs. Are you interested in Specialt...

In this episode of New to Nursing , we sit down with Nurse Practitioner, Crystal Grymaloski, whose career has taken her through every stage of the nursing profession—from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) and now Nurse Practitioner (NP) . She reflects on the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that shaped her journey, sharing how each role helped build the knowledge, confi...

In this episode of New to Nursing , we sit down with Interior Health's Regional Educator, Kali Holton, to explore the vital role Clinical Practice Educators play in supporting new graduate nurses. She reflects on her own transition into nursing, sharing the challenges she faced along with the lessons she's learned. Drawing from both her personal and professional experiences, she offers practical a...

The New to Nursing Podcast is taking a short pause while we work behind the scenes on Season 3. We’re spending the next few weeks creating new episodes, practical tools, honest conversations, and more support for new nurses navigating the transition from student to practice. We’ll be back in June 2026 with new content designed to help you move from surviving to thriving. In the meantime, this is a...

In this episode, New To Nursing welcomes four 4th-year UBC Okanagan nursing students  ( Esther , Luna , Bernice , Claudia ) where they explore mindfulness and strategies for building resilience during the transition to practice as new graduate nurses They unpack common challenges such as stress ,  compassion fatigue , emotional burnout , and moral distress . They also...

In this episode, Kelsey discusses how to start your shifts off in a good way. She reviews what you can try in your morning routine, how to engage in morning report and what you can do in the first hour of your shift to get organized. She sprinkles in tips and advice specific for new nurses throughout, so listen in to fine tune your start of shift routine!

In this brief 5 minute episode, Regional Educator Robyn discusses Transition Shock , a term coined by nursing researcher Dr. Judy Boychuk Duchscher. This episode highlights the common challenges new graduate nurses may experience as they move from the academic environment into professional practice. Robyn shares practical strategies to help ease this transition and points listeners toward further...

Not knowing the answer in front of a patient can feel uncomfortable - especially in your first year of practice. But safe nursing isn’t about having every answer memorized. It’s about knowing how to respond with honesty, professionalism, and clinical judgment. In this 5-minute episode, we walk through a simple four-step framework you can use when a patient asks something you don’t know - plus how...

In this episode, Regional Educator Robyn interviews David and Jordan, Clinical Practice Educators at RIH, for a practical and engaging conversation all about documentation. Join us as we break down essential documentation processes, explore the ins and outs of electronic health records, and discuss the standards that guide high‑quality nursing documentation. David and Jordan also recommend resourc...

In this quick 5‑minute episode, Regional Educator Robyn highlights key considerations when caring for patients who are pregnant. Designed especially for new graduate nurses working in areas outside of perinatal services, this episode focuses on recognizing early signs of concern and understanding when to involve the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) or a perinatal‑trained nurse. This episode offers...

In this Gimme 5 episode Kelsey shares details on the IH fleet vehicle resource. Did you know there are fleet vehicles for your use? Are you planning on travelling outside your community for work or education? (maybe coming to one of the New Grad Program Skills days?) Listen in to learn more about how to book a fleet vehicle with IH- and what you should and shouldn't do with it. Resources: Fleet Ve...

Welcome...or welcome back! The New Grad Nurse Transition Team with Interior Health in British Columbia, Canada is BACK with fresh content for all new nurses. Whether you are here with us in the Interior region or abroad, we are so excited you are tuning in for Season 3. The team of Regional Educators are ready to bring you bi-weekly content to help you feel supported and connected to a community a...

Thinking about stepping into teaching? This Career Compass episode dives into what it means to become a nurse educator. We talk about the transition from bedside to classroom, the qualifications you’ll need, and the realities of shaping the next generation of nurses. Perfect for anyone wondering if education is the right career direction for them.

In this Gimme 5 episode, we shift from acute kidney injury (AKI) to its chronic counterpart — chronic kidney disease (CKD) . You’ll learn how CKD is defined and staged, how it differs from end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and what that means for nursing care in acute settings. We’ll also cover how to identify complications, adjust medications safely, and prevent further kidney injury at the bedside...

In this episode of New to Nursing , we interview two of Interior Health's Clinical Mentors Lori Burchett and Danielle Rusheleau. Our guests shine a light on the vital role of Clinical Mentors in supporting new nurses and draw on their own beginnings as new grads. They share personal stories of their new grad journey — the challenges, the learning moments, and the relationships that shaped their pr...

In this episode of Gimme 5, Regional Educator Rachel breaks down the four stages of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) — from the moment of injury to full recovery. Rachel explains the Initiation, Oliguric , Diuretic , and Recovery phases in plain language, linking clinical findings to practical bedside care. You’ll learn how to interpret key lab trends , and what nursing interventions make the biggest dif...

Caring for a patient after death is one of the most meaningful and sacred responsibilities in nursing. In this episode, we walk through the nurse’s role in post-mortem care — from pronouncing death and making required notifications to preparing the body, supporting families, and ensuring documentation is complete. You’ll learn who can pronounce death, how to navigate communication with the Coroner...

In this episode Regional Educator Rachel breaks down what every new grad nurse should know about acute kidney injury (AKI) — who’s most at risk, what to look for, and which lab trends signal early kidney trouble. Rachel walks you through the pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal causes of AKI, connects common comorbidities like diabetes, heart failure, and sepsis, and shares what bedside assessme...

In this short, practical episode, Regional Educator Rachel walks through how to assess and protect a patient’s hemodialysis access — whether it’s a fistula, graft, or central line. You’ll learn what to look, feel, and listen for, and how to spot early signs of complications. Perfect for new grads who want to feel confident caring for patients with dialysis access on non-dialysis units. Check out t...