Banter At The Bedside

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , the hosts scratch the surface of what it’s really like to work in healthcare — from post-COVID challenges and shifting patient expectations to the emotional toll of the job. They discuss the impact of media, the importance of teamwork, and the need for stronger communication and training for the next generation of healthcare workers. This...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Shift Talkers dive into the messy overlap of social media and working in healthcare . From viral TikTok trends to nurses getting fired over one risky post, the crew breaks down the real-life consequences of posting while in scrubs . They share personal stories, talk about the pressure to stay "professional" online, and get honest about how easy it is...

Send us Fan Mail How a passion for physiology shaped a career in the most unforgiving corners of medicine—that’s where this episode of Banter at the Bedside begins. Host Abby puts co-host Hass in the hot seat for a deep, honest conversation about his path into medicine. Hass shares how his love for physiology influenced his journey through training, the challenges he faced, and the mentors who hel...

Send us Fan Mail In this festive (and slightly chaotic) episode of Banter at the Bedside , Abby, Hass, Kaitlyn, and Kaleigh dive into what the holidays really look like for healthcare workers. From Christmas shifts in the CICU to wild Med-Onc float stories, smuggled Budweisers, unit potlucks, Mariah Carey debates, and the Great Hawaiian Slider Shortage of 2023—this one has everything. If you’ve ev...

Send us Fan Mail How much does working in healthcare change you over time? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , hosts are joined with seasoned ICU staff to reflect on the “then vs now”. Speaking on the moments that shape healthcare professionals—from early career expectations to the reality of growth, leadership, burnout, confidence, and finding your voice. This conversation explores how per...

Send us Fan Mail Are hospital superstitions real — or are they just how healthcare workers survive the chaos? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , the team dives into hospital superstitions we all believe are real: the full moon shift, cursed rooms, black clouds, banned words like “quiet,” and why certain shoes, scrubs, or shirts get permanently retired after a bad night. What starts as humo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , we talk about one of the most misunderstood parts of working in healthcare: how grief and dark humor often exist side by side . Healthcare providers meet people on the worst days of their lives — moments filled with loss, anger, shock, and heartbreak. In those spaces, laughter sometimes shows up too. Not because the pain isn’t real, but b...

Send us Fan Mail In this Consult & Calling episode of Banter at the Bedside , we sit down with longtime cardiac ICU nurse and co-host Kaleigh for a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to be “the strong one” at work and at home. With over 17 years in nursing and 15 in the CICU, Kaleigh reflects on how healthcare has shaped her identity, her boundaries, and her perspective on lif...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , the team dives into one of the most frustrating - and ethically complex - realities in healthcare: when patients or families refuse care . From refusing central lines but demanding dialysis, to being full code while declining life-saving interventions, we unpack the moments that leave nurses, APPs, and physicians stuck in impossible situa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , we’re talking about codes — the first ones, the chaotic ones, the ones that still stick with you years later. From ICU to ER to floors and even elevators, we share real stories about what it’s actually like to run a code in different parts of the hospital. We talk about freezing during your first code, team dynamics in the room, why locat...

Send us Fan Mail The hospital doesn’t close for snow. In this mini episode of Banter at the Bedside , we share real-time stories from working through a blizzard — including one nurse’s very first experience navigating extreme weather with absolutely zero preparation. From bald tires and no gloves, to hotel mishaps, frozen hands, and still somehow making it through the hospital doors — this episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , we’re back with another Reel vs. Real — this time diving into pharmacy TikTok with special guest Kyle , an ICU pharmacist and pharmacy content creator. We react to viral pharmacy and healthcare videos and unpack what social media gets right, what it oversimplifies, and what gets completely lost when complex clinical work is condensed into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside , we dive headfirst into the Reddit rabbit hole — specifically the infamous “Noctor” threads targeting NPs, PAs, and other advanced practice providers. From claims that APPs are “cheap labor” to debates about online education, research credibility, independent practice, and the Dunning-Kruger effect; we read the posts out loud and react in...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a patient becomes “the GI bleed in 12” instead of a person? In this deeply reflective episode of Banter at the Bedside , Abby and Kaleigh are joined by Dr. Armando (ICU + nephrology) and Amanda, a CICU nurse of nearly 20 years, to explore what it really means to humanize patients in critical care. From micro-communications and bedside manners to burnout, shame in...