Bedpan Banter

Scrubs, scope, and second chances—this conversation with Kesheen is a candid look at how a nursing career really takes shape. We start with a hard detour: walking away from a BSN program that drained his momentum, then rebuilding confidence through an LPN at a community college. From there, pediatrics clicked. We get practical about the move from CNA to LPN and the shift into leadership. Delegatio...

What if the thing we fear most—dying—is often gentler than we think? We sit down with Hospice Nurse Julie to unpack the stark differences between ICU deaths shaped by machines and a natural decline supported by hospice, where bodies often lead the way with less hunger, more sleep, and a surprising absence of pain. Julie shares the moment she learned to raise her hand in rounds and ask for family m...

What if the moments that scare us most at the bedside are simply the body doing what it’s designed to do? We sit down with Hospice Nurse Julie, a New York Times bestselling author, to unpack the biology of dying in clear, compassionate terms and show how honest language can calm a room faster than any euphemism. From getting permission to “be candid” with families to explaining why IV fluids can b...

PICU nurse and social media personality Melanie shares her journey from med-surg to pediatric critical care, exploring the challenges of transition and her pursuit of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. • Started as a med-surg nurse during COVID before transitioning to PICU after two years • Experienced significant learning curve moving to pediatrics, especially managing family dynamics and deve...

Nurse Mike shares shocking and hilarious stories from the emergency room and from listener submissions. These unfiltered tales reveal the bizarre reality of healthcare that nursing school never prepares you for & finding things in places they shouldn't be. Please be sure to follow, share and like our episode and if you have any crazy stories, please be sure to comment below or send them i...

Natalie Avni shares her journey from failing anatomy class to becoming a department supervisor in sonography, revealing the diverse career paths and opportunities beyond just scanning babies. • Failed her first anatomy course but persevered through sonography school with a newborn • Balanced motherhood and education by studying until 2am while her husband handled bedtime • Specialty certifications...

Nurse Mike reveals how Simple Nursing almost went bankrupt before finding its true purpose and transforming into an evidence-based nursing education platform. Through strategic partnerships, data-driven content creation, and patience the company reinvented itself by analyzing thousands of NCLEX questions to provide what students actually need. Don't be scared, be prepared. Nursing school does...

Nurse Mike shares the origin story of SimpleNursing, from his beginnings as an EMT and paramedic to becoming a nursing educator with a massive online following. He details his unexpected journey into healthcare, nursing school struggles, and how a school dismissal led to creating educational content that would change his life. To submit your stories & comments, visit: https://simplenursing.com...