Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Have you ever struggled with patient mobility, immobility, and safety risks for both you and the patient? Join the co-hosts for an honest and practical story-driven conversation on patient mobility and immobility. Drawing upon the AMSN Core Curriculum, they discuss safe assessment and knowing when to wait for help to protecting yourself and getting patients moving in realistic, shift-friendly ways...

Ever struggled with a challenging patient? Join the co-hosts for an honest and practical experience-based conversation on working with challenging patients. From staying calm and communicating effectively to setting compassionate boundaries and de-escalation, this might be the episode you've been waiting for.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Uni...

Does the concept of stress relief stress you out? Join the co-hosts for a fresh, practical conversation on alternative stress relief for med-surg nurses. Hear real-life perspectives plus simple, doable strategies you can use on shift and off to reset your nervous system, lower stress fast, and prevent burnout from stacking up.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg S...

What is it? Join the co-hosts for the big reveal as they share personal stories and approaches on how to recognize early warning signs, avoid common bedside blind spots, deliver compassionate care, and act fast with practical, shift-ready strategies that protect patients.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgi...

How do you approach care management for opioid-addicted patients? Join the co-hosts for an honest conversation about opioid addiction stigma, recognizing withdrawal, and navigating treatment. Along the way, they share their own personal stories, struggles, and fresh insights to help you become a better med-surg nurse.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurs...

  Have you ever endured a difficult moment which resulted in an invaluable lesson? You're not alone. Join the co-hosts and special guest co-host, AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, as they open up with personal stories, experiences, and nursing lessons they've learned from unexpected places.  This episode is brought to you by Medtronic.   GUEST CO-HOST AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman,  DNP...

Still working straight through you breaks? You're not alone. Join the co-hosts for some real-talk about nursing wellness as they share their own fresh perspectives and practical strategies to help you protect your mental health, set boundaries, and build sustainable habits on and off the clock.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educato...

When it comes to pain management, do you know what you don't know? Join the co-hosts as they welcome pain management nursing expert and President of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN), June Oliver, for a candid, eye-opening conversation on pain management blind spots, how assumptions, bias, and knowledge gaps can derail care, plus practical strategies to assess pain better, a...

  To post or not to post, that is the question.  Join the co-hosts for a personal and a practical, real-world conversation about of the do's and don'ts of social media for med-surg nurses. Also, find out the one thing that's far more important than "likes".  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years...

Ready for a candid conversation about float nursing? Join the co-hosts as they share their personal stories, experiences, survival tactics, and onboarding tips for float nursing. From adaptability and staying confident to clear communication and patient safety, you're certain to gain new ideas and fresh perspectives.      MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nu...

Ready to meet Hayley and Trish? Also, the co-hosts dive into an honest conversation about the real-world lessons nursing school missed and how they were able to overcome the these challenges.   Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sh...

Catch up with some familiar voices and join in our 7th Anniversary celebration of Med-Surg Moments. Also, in this episode we say goodbye to two of current co-hosts whose term is up and will be leaving the show. Listen to find out who and hear their final reflections about their three years as a Med-Surg Moments co-host.     SPECIAL GUESTS Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC and former Med-Surg Mo...

Looking for ways to improve your care and support of renal patients? Join the co-hosts and special guest Linda Brown for a candid conversation, personal stories, and tips for renal patient care. From fluid and electrolyte balance to med dosing, dialysis coordination, red-flag assessment, and death, this is one episode you won't want to miss.  (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*)   * This episode is e...

Feeling a little down about that holiday shift? Then this is a must-listen episode! Join the co-hosts as they share their own experiences, stories, and practical, compassionate strategies to beat the nursing holiday blues and show up strong for your patients. Also, learn about the time-honored legend of the Cookie-Crusted Ham.    MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC  is a nursi...

Ever worry about finding yourself in a civil or criminal case as a result of your actions as a nurse?  Join the co-hosts as they welcome Attorney Rachel Giles to help us demystify nursing legal liability, including must-dos, don't-dos, and real-world pitfalls so you can protect your license, your patients, and your peace of mind. (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) * This episode is eligible for 0.5...

Ever wondered what it's like to serve as a combat nurse on the front lines? Join us for this special Veterans Day episode with Colonel Susan  Luz as she shares inspiring and heartbreaking stories of service, resilience, and leadership that translate from the battlefield to the bedside.   SPECIAL GUEST Susan Luz, BSN, MPH, RN graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Nursing. A...

Curious about what the present state of politics means for our med-surg nursing specialty?  In this episode, the co-hosts welcome AMSN Advocacy and Legislative Committee Board Liaison Yalanda Comeaux and Incoming Chair Michael Urton to share the latest updates on the legislative issues impacting the future of med-surg nursing. From staffing and workplace safety to Title VIII funding and workforce...

Is there a chance your isolation precaution practices might be risking your safety?  The safety of your patients? Or even the safety of your family? Join the co-hosts as they welcome guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman to join them for a no-nonsense conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to isolation precautions.     GUEST CO-HOST AMSN President Kristi Regu...

As a nurse, do you sometimes find it hard to say  "no" to colleagues, managers, friends, and even family? You're not alone. In this episode, the co-hosts discuss their own struggles with saying "no" and the unexpected ways they learned to become more resilient. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation which just might help you protect your energy while staying true to your calling as a med-surg n...

Ever struggled in caring for dementia patients and their families? You're not alone, and this episode is for you. Also, get a behind-the-scenes recap of Kellye', Maritess, and Sydney's recent 2025 AMSN Convention experience. (AMSN Members Earn 0.5 CE Hours*) * This episode is eligible for 0.5 contact hours for AMSN members who listen to the episode and submit a completed evaluation through the onl...

The 2025 AMSN Convention is here! In this episode, the co-hosts along with special guest co-host AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman share what to expect at this year's convention. From inspiring speakers and educational sessions to tips and suggestions for getting the most out of convention. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning member, get a jump start on getting the most out of y...

Women once dominated the nursing profession, but the times have certainly changed. Join the co-hosts as they unpack the realities of gender roles in nursing, challenge stereotypes, and explore how bias impacts both nurses and the patients in their care.   MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner  in the inland northwest specializin...

Violence and injury have become an all-too-common reality for nurses, impacting safety, morale, and the ability to provide quality care. In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman to address the hard truths of workplace violence, share real experiences from the field, and discuss practical steps for prevention, response, and recovery.    We'd love to hear from...

From Hollywood drama to hospital hallways, this is the episode you've all been waiting for.  Join the co-hosts for a candid and humorous conversation about TV nurses and medical dramas.    MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC is a nursing professional development practitioner  in the inland northwest specializing in medical-surgical nursing. The first four years of her practice...

Heart failure is one of the most complex and high-risk conditions med-surg nurses manage. In this episode, the co-hosts offer their personal nursing tips to help you monitor, educate, and care for patients with heart failure. Also, find out how Marcela's first neighborhood yard sale went and hear the latest update on Sydney's wedding planning.  MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Samantha Bayne, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD...