Art of Emergency Nursing

This week Kevin visits with Ginelle from Best Coast RN.  Ginelle shares with the audience her struggle during the pandemic.  She shares what she has done to not only cope, but thrive in these crazy times.  If you are an ER nurse you will appreciate and be inspired by her story.   Check out her site for some amazing gear and to join her community at the Best Coast Breakroom.   http://bestcoastrn.co...

In this episode, Kevin visits with Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, ACNS-BC, TCRN.  Ron is the Immediate Past President of the National Emergency Nurses Association.  They talk about leading the organization during a pandemic and the lessons he learned from patients he will never forget.   Follow us on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ Youtube https:/...

Kevin recently participated in the 2022 ENA Leadership Orientation.  Not being one to miss this opportunity, he took advantage of the moment and did some quick interviews to allow these amazing leaders to share their wisdom with you, the listener.  This is the first of three series featuring ENA leaders from all over the world.

Nurses have a ton of options when it comes to career and education.  In this episode, Kevin has a conversation with Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN. They discuss options for continuing your education as a nurse.  They discuss the multiple options for not only entry to practice as a nurse, but also the options for higher education degrees. If you are not sure what your next education move should be,...

In this episode, Kevin looks to Nick Chmielewski, DNP, RN, CEN, CENP, NEA-BC, FAEN for a little advice on writing a letter of recommendation for a potential Academy of Emergency Nursing inductee.  You will hear a little bit about the Academy and the nurses who have made a significant impact on emergency nursing.   I have included a link to the Academy website and the AEN mentoring program.  https:...

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2021 Nurses PODCON.  I was lucky enough to find an amazing local guest to join me in front of the audience.  My guest is a nurse who brings a wealth of experience to the bedside.  Todd Haines, MSN, RN, CEN, EMT is the current president of the Tennessee ENA.  He not only discusses his time at the bedside but his role in advocating for nur...

To the disbelief of many, some days in the ER can feel quite routine.  Every now and then the universe will throw the ED a curveball.  In 2013 my guest and his team became part of history when a pair of homemade bombs rocked near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  My guest, Dan Nadworny, DNP, RN, FAEN, helped lead a team of nurses who cared for many of the injured racers on that heartbreakin...

This year, maybe more than ever before, nurses are packing their bags and accepting traveling assignments. This can be intimidating whether you are traveling across the country or even just across town. In today's episode, I talk to ReyAnn Moya, a travel nurse who shares her experience on the road. She shares some great travel advice for those of you who may be considering it. Follow ReyAnn on soc...

In part two of a two-part episode, Kevin talks with a nurse who completely turned her life around.  This amazing nurse shares the story about how her faith and hard work saved her from addiction to drugs and alcohol.  Also If you are a nurse and struggling with addiction or think you might know someone who is, here are a couple of resources.  Making this call can be tough but it might save your li...

In part two of a two-part episode, Kevin talks with a nurse who completely turned her life around.  This amazing nurse shares the story about how her faith and hard work saved her from addiction to drugs and alcohol.  Also If you are a nurse and struggling with addiction or think you might know someone who is, here are a couple of resources.  Making this call can be tough but it might save your li...

In the first of a two-part episode, Kevin talks with a nurse who completely turned her life around.  This amazing nurse shares the story about how her faith and hard work saved her from addiction to drugs and alcohol.  Also If you are a nurse and struggling with addiction or think you might know someone who is, here are a couple of resources.  Making this call can be tough but it might save your l...

In honor of Emergency Nurses' week, Kevin Interviews international best-selling authors James Patterson and First Sergeant Matt Eversmann who are the #1 bestselling coauthors of Walk in My Combat Boots. Their latest book is titled E.R. Nurses, and it is filled with powerful stories from ERs around the country.  This book will absolutely resonate with every ER nurse.  Find the book here: Buy on Ama...

In this week's episode, Kevin visits with Jamla Rizek MSN, MBA, CEN, CPEN, NREMT-P.  This episode is a great example of what a small world we live in.  No less than four different people from completely different areas recommended Jamla as a guest on the podcast.  I am so glad they did.  She is an inspiration as a nurse, an educator, and even a disaster responder.  You are going to love her spirit...

In this week's episode, Kevin visits with Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN, CTRN, CFRN, TCRN, CEN, CPEN.  Casey was the 85th nurse to achieve all five BCEN certifications.  Not only that she is also certified as a critical care nurse. Casey works as a PICU nurse, transport nurse, and nursing faculty.  If this episode does not inspire you to go get at least one certification, then you better check your p...

In this episode, Kevin talks to Vanessa, an emergency nurse from Australia.  She has been an ER nurse, a clinical nurse specialist, and a nurse leader.  She shares a little bit about her journey into nursing and her passion for bringing together the international ENA community.  Vanessa talks a little about Australia's efforts against the COVID-19 virus, and how she is helping keep her state safe....

This week Kevin talks to Darwin, an emergency nurse from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Darwin shares a little information about being a nurse in the Philippines and discusses how his community handled the COVID-19 crisis.       Follow us on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJo...

Yet another International nursing episode.  This week, Kevin talks to David an emergency nurse from Kenya. David shares a little information about being a nurse in Kenya and talks about the satisfaction he gets in being part of saving lives.   Follow us on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Emergency-Nursing-276898616569046/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnz4phtCTjojTIDJ...

Yet another International nursing episode.  This week, Kevin talks to Brian Dolan, OBE, MSc, RMN, RGN.  Brian has almost 40 years in nursing working as a nurse and nursing leader.  His background is in both mental health and emergency nursing. He is an author, consultant, professor and health care thought leader.  Brian shares some of his wisdom gained working in UK, NZ, and Australia.  You can fo...

This episode continues the series featuring nurses from around the world.  This time Kevin talks with Anne an amazing nurse who worked as a nurse and nurse educator.  Ann is one of a handful of Certified emergency nurses in Norway.  Anne shares a little bit about her country and her experience as a nurse.  You are going to love this episode.   If you haven't subscribed yet, please make sure you do...

This episode continues the series featuring nurses from around the world.  This time Kevin talks with Walter an amazing nurse who works in Germany.  He shares his experience of becoming a nurse in another country and then relocating to Germany.  He shares how fate brought him to the ER, and how he gained a more global view of healthcare.  You are going to love this episode.   If you haven't subscr...

This episode is the first of a series featuring nurses from around the world.  Imagine learning nursing in a completely foreign language.  That is exactly what this week's guest did.  In this episode, Kevin talks with Shira, a nurse in Jerusalem.  Shira shares what it is like to be an emergency nurse in the heart of Israel.  If you haven't subscribed yet, please make sure you do so.  Please leave...

In this episode, Kevin talks to Adam Johnston the President of the North Dakota ENA.  Adam is a nurse, educator, advocate, and leader.  He shares some of his experience with the audience and tells about how he spoke up to protect the nurses of North Dakota.  You are going to love this episode.  Wait till you hear his answer for three things.  It is AWESOME.     Follow us on Social: Facebook https:...

In this episode, Kevin visits with Charles Kunkle MSN, CEN, CCRN, BC-NA. He is the author of a book called No Time to Care. He is a long-time ER nurse, nurse leader, and keynote speaker. Charles shares some key moments in his career that shaped his mission to change nursing leadership . If you are a nurse leader this episode is a must-listen. You can find out more about Charles here: https://notim...

In this episode, Kevin talks with a new nurse who started just over a year ago in the ED.  She talks about the transition and what helped her go from a new grad nurse to an ED nurse.  If you are a nursing student or a new nurse with your eyes on the ED you must listen to this episode.   If you haven't subscribed yet, please make sure you do so.  Please leave a rating and review to help others disc...

In this episode of AOEN, Kevin talks with Amie Porcelli, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, a nurse who is not only a history buff but one always looking to the future. Amie is the 2021 Emerging Professional Liaison for the Emergency Nurses Association. In this episode, she shares some of the patients that she will never forget and reminds us that if we do not study history, we are destined to repeat it. Follow...