At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast

Nursing school teaches you a lot. But it does not always prepare you for the truly strange things you might see at the bedside. In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam dive into some of the odd, rare, and sometimes bizarre diagnoses nurses encounter in real clinical practice . From massive cysts to rare congenital conditions, the stories highlight just how unpredictable healthcar...

Why do nurses stay at one hospital over another? It is not just about salary. In this episode of At The Nurses’ Station , we talk about union contract negotiations, nurse pay raises, health insurance changes, PTO policies, and what really impacts nurse retention. We also dive into VIP patients in the emergency department, hospital leadership decisions, and the reality of working in a competitive h...

Are We Teaching Nurses to Pass the NCLEX… or to Survive a Trauma? A pediatric ICU nurse educator gets real about simulation labs, bedside chaos, and what nursing school is really preparing students for. If you’ve ever precepted a new grad and thought,“Okay… but what do I actually do right now?” This episode is for you. On this week’s At the Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam sit down with Jameson — p...

This week on At the Nurses’ Station , we break down Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in nursing and why understanding it might be the key to supporting new nurses, preventing nurse burnout, and building stronger emergency room teams. From brand new grads who don’t yet know where the IV tubing is, to experienced nurses navigating safety and workplace stress, we explore how physiological needs, belonging...

In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam dive headfirst into workplace violence in healthcare, focusing on the daily reality of patient and visitor aggression toward nurses and hospital staff. From verbal threats and intimidation, to physical assault, they examine why so many healthcare workers are told this behavior is “not tolerated”, yet continue to experience it shift after sh...

Kelly and Sam are finally back after the holidays and they’re spilling ALL the tea on what “vacation” really means when you’re a nurse and a mom. In this hilarious & honest return episode: * 10 days in Mexico without kids = actual rest (and why 7 days would’ve been torture) * Coming home to a surprise fourth cat (and teenage boy smell emergency) * Why vacations with kids are just parenting in a ne...

In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam talk about personality types in nursing and what tools like the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, and Big Five can (and can’t) tell us about ourselves at work. From communication styles to conflict and burnout, they explore how personality shows up on the unit. Personality tests are everywhere in nursing, from team-building exercises to leadership w...

In this episode of At the Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam talk with nurse practitioner David Rosenbeck about leaving the bedside , nurse burnout, and how remote nursing jobs are changing what a nursing career can look like. From ICU and ER work to working remotely, David shares what life beyond the bedside actually looks like. David Rosenbeck is a nurse practitioner with a background in ICU and ER...

In this episode of At The Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam take on a topic that has become nearly impossible to ignore in emergency medicine. Addiction is everywhere. It shows up in triage. It shows up in the trauma bay. It shows up in the conversations nurses have in the break room when the shift feels too heavy to carry alone. What begins as a simple story about kids, snow gear, and the chaos of...

Welcome back to At The Nurses’ Station, the podcast for nurses about everything except the patients 🩺✨ In this episode, Kelly and Sam fully embrace the realization that they are… not young anymore. And honestly? That’s kind of the point. This conversation bounces from early internet nostalgia and T9 texting, to working Thanksgiving shifts, to inventing the greatest holiday tradition healthcare h...

This week on At The Nurses’ Station , we went fully off the rails, and honestly? It was perfect. What started as a rant about workplace thermostats (because somehow we are still fighting temperature wars with grown adults) turned into a full conversation about cold + flu season, kid sickness culture, and the unrealistic expectations we put on our bodies . Inside this episode, we break down: Why pa...

This week’s episode dives straight into the deep end — grief, birthday parties, musicals, foster parenting, emotional whiplash, and what it really feels like to be the “emotional head of the household.” It’s one of those episodes that’s tender, hilarious, chaotic, and painfully real… all at the same time. We talk about the kind of weeks where you go from saying goodbye to a family pet, to running...

This week, Sam and Kelly sit down with a very special guest — Sam’s dad , Alan — for an honest and hilarious look at what it’s really like to be married to a nurse. Alan spent nearly four decades married to a night-shift ICU nurse, and he’s here to share everything he learned about patience, teamwork, jealousy, and learning to fold the laundry before it becomes a cold war. You’ll laugh, nod, and m...

Welcome back to At The Nurses’ Station , a podcast for nurses about everything except the patients! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the real rules of holiday hosting — and confessing a few nursing faux pas along the way. From leaving a discharge for the next nurse (gasp!) to debating when it’s officially acceptable to start blasting Christmas music, we’re covering all the festive chaos...

This week on At The Nurses’ Station , Kelly and Sam tackle a topic every nurse wrestles with at some point: when do you know it’s time to move on? 💭 From burnout to boredom, and from “losing your mystique” to outgrowing your comfort zone, the conversation takes a raw, funny, and honest look at how nurses evolve over time — both personally and professionally. The hosts dig into everything from tea...

This week on At The Nurses’ Station , we’re stepping into the glass booth, literally. Kelly and Sam unpack what it really means to sit in “the penalty box” of the emergency room: triage. From the stress of ranking patients in real time to the unspoken hierarchy of “sick, sicker, sickest,” this episode brings humor and humanity to one of nursing’s most misunderstood roles. Together, they break down...

Hey, fellow night-shifters and coffee-chuggers! This episode? It’s a chaotic mix of post-procedure loopiness (shoutout to Kelly’s meds! 💊), mom-life rants, and that eternal break room drama. If you’ve ever dumped a trash can in frustration or side-eyed a fridge thief, this one’s for you. Friendship Feels in a Polarized World ❤️🤝 Sam kicks things off with a surprise thank-you to Kelly for being h...

Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 Sam & Kelly here from At The Nurses Station – your go-to pod for ER vibes, zero patient talk, and all the “real life” chaos. This ep? We’re shaking it up! Ditching heavy healthcare chats for back-to-school drama, education system shade, and a sprinkle of silly. Sam’s fresh from homeschool community day (stress vibes incoming 😩), Kelly’s post-night-shift glowin’ (despite a fac...

Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 This week's episode? Total gem. We roped in our rockstar pal Andie Daisley, certified Child Life Specialist extraordinaire, for laughs, life hacks, and low-key therapy sesh. Summer's fading (smoke + heat = grumpy town 😤), but our chat? Pure fire. Grab your iced latte (or EpiPen – more on that! 💉), and dive in. Summer Slump & Walgreens Woes: Real Talk Starter! ☀️😩 End-of-sum...

Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 Sam & Kelly here, fresh off At The Nurses Station – your no-patients-allowed zone for ER giggles, life hacks, and "oh god, why me?" moments. This ep? Total chaos fuel. Sam's rocking post-night-shift zombie mode (blame the 7-min wake-up 😴), Kelly's fresh-faced after acing a forensic nursing interview (detective vibes? Yes please! 🔍). We dish on pre-nurse neuroses, stair-count...

Crunch Wars: Hippie Hacks vs. Nurse Real Talk! 🌿💉😂 Hey, Nurse Fam! 👋 Sam & Kelly here from At The Nurses Station – your chaotic escape pod for nursing gossip, zero patient drama, and a side of "wait, you do WHAT?!" vibes. This week's ep? Pure gold. We dove headfirst into Crunch Wars : that epic clash between crunchy granola life (think essential oils & moon phases) and our no-BS ER reality. Sp...

# From ER Chaos to Crunchy Vibes: Our Chat with NP Levi Bell! 🚑🌿 Hey, Nurse Squad! 👋 Welcome back to *At The Nurses Station* – your go-to pod for all things nursing (minus the patients). This week's episode was a total vibe: We sat down with the legendary Levi Bell, a pediatric nurse practitioner who's got stories for DAYS. From wild ER shifts to blending Western meds with natural remedies, we...

This week Kelly and Sam share what makes a good stick, why they would personally pass on an NG and all the other ways they shove things in peoples’ places. * Family Pet Drama 😸 : Kelly recounts the chaos of her kids adopting a stray cat, leaving everyone in a whirlwind of emotions. * ER Skill Secrets and Struggles 💉 : Tourniquets, can you have too much of a good thing? What should you say, or no...

This week we have a hilarious deep-dive into the ever-evolving world of nursing fashion. From tight scrubs and spiky eyebrows to bows and bras, this episode is packed with laughs and relatable moments for anyone who’s ever donned a pair of scrubs. * The Evolution of Nursing Fashion 👗 * Professionalism vs. Self-Expression 💄 * Generational Judgments 😆 This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Today we are chatting with the amazing Dr. Barger! This episode dives into the chaos and variety of pediatric ER life—staffing woes, burnout, and teamwork triumphs. We also get into global health, what make healthcare in the States unique and challenging! It’s raw, honest, and inspiring. 🌟 * Team Dynamics 🤝 : From ER to inpatient, communication’s key—Dr. Barger calls for empathy across floors. S...