Airtime with Falcons

Every second counts—and so does the person who answers the call. In Episode 7 of The SHIFT Podcast, host Saxton Keitt sits down with EMS Program Director Teri Censoplano to discuss the launch of Nashville State's new Emergency Medical Services program. From hands-on training and career opportunities to the real-life impact of first responders, discover what it takes to become the calm in the chaos...

Not all healthcare heroes work at the bedside. In Episode 6 of The SHIFT Podcast, host Saxton Keitt sits down with Leigh Watson, Director of Healthcare Management, to explore the world of Healthcare Management and Medical Coding. Discover how these in-demand careers help drive healthcare forward through leadership, operations, data, and innovation—proving that you can make a lasting impact behind...

Inside The Scrubs: The Nursing Pathway features host Saxton alongside Nursing Director Beth Youngblood and faculty members Bob Spencer and Tammy Young as they provide an inside look at the journey to becoming a nurse. From prerequisite courses and admissions requirements to clinical experiences, student success strategies, and career opportunities, the episode explores the dedication, resilience,...

Part 2 of the 2-Part Series: Sterile, Skilled & Essential features host Saxton in conversation with Van Bates, Director of the Surgical Technology program, exploring the fast-paced world of Surgical Technology and the vital role Surg Techs play inside the operating room. From maintaining sterile fields to assisting surgeons during procedures, Van breaks down what it means to work “under the li...

Listen in as we begin with Part 1 of our 2-Part "Sterile, Skilled & Essential" series. Part 1 features host Saxton in conversation with Jay Chambers, CSPT Program Coordinator, exploring the critical role Central Sterile Processing Technicians play in healthcare. Before the operating room lights come on, CSPTs are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing the instruments that make su...

Step into a career that restores independence and purpose. In this episode of The SHIFT Podcast, Saxton sits down with OTA Director Piper and 2nd year OTA student Ryan Wilson to explore the Occupational Therapy Assistant pathway. From hands-on learning and fieldwork to real student advice and career insight, discover what it takes to succeed in this impactful healthcare field. Small shifts, big im...

Episode 1 — Host Saxton Keitt and Dean Donna Whitehouse introduce The SHIFT Podcast: a hub for clear, accessible info about Nashville State’s School of Health Sciences. They outline available programs (Nursing, OTA, Central Sterile, Surgical Tech, Healthcare Management, Medical Coding, plus new EMS and Surgical Tech certificates), explain the podcast’s goals—clarity, transparency, and student supp...