At the Nurses' Station with Kelly and Sam Podcast

Strings Attached 🩺🎸 Kelly and Sam kick off their post-summer hiatus episode with fun chit-chat about hobbies clashing with nursing life, the imperfect mental health system and how they protect their patients and theirselves down in Pyschland! * Yips and IO’s 💉: What’s a girl to do when she can’t hit the broad side of a barn? … get the drill out of course. * Psych Ward Real Talk 🧠 : From young...

We all already know, it’s not about the job, it’s about who you do it with. Enjoy some banter as we recount a shared shift from two vantage points and remind ourselves why it’s always good to have a friend in the trenches! * Shift Vibes 🎢 😤 😂 * Tantrum Triggers 😡 🤦‍♀️ * Team Dynamics 🤝 💪 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Today we’re chatting about what we do to stay sane and keep it together on our days outside the hospital. And we explore what makes a hobby a hobby, do we have to be doing something? Naps anyone? 🫠 🙌 * Hobby Hustle or Bust 💪 * Quirky Quests 🎨 🎭 * Escape Routes 🌴 💃 * Reading Rants 📚 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

Should nurses train like firefighters? We ponder physical standards, physical safety and shift by shift pressure we take on to do what we do! Back Pain Battles 💥 Body Image Blues 🌈 Physical Prep Puzzle 🏋️‍♀️ Fad Frenzy & Advice 🤷‍♀️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substack.com

Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Bonding in Healthcare This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substack.com

Sam and Kelly spill the tea on what makes a doctor a nurse’s favorite! From burn nightmares 🔥 to Zofran debates 💊, Sam and Kelly dish out real talk on mutual respect and collaboration. * Competence is King 👑 * Respect the Triage 🙌 * Lead, Don’t Linger 🚀 * Back Us Up 🛡️ This chat is packed with humor, horror stories, and hard-earned wisdom. 🌙💥 This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

In the latest Nurse's Station episode, Shifty Shifty , hosts Sam and Kelly dive into the chaotic world of nurse scheduling with their signature humor and honesty. Here’s the lowdown on their shift struggles and life tidbits: * ⏰ Scheduling Nightmares * 💰 Paycheck Pains * 😴 Night Shift Life Tune in for a relatable rant on scheduling chaos and nurse life—because who hasn’t been burned by a shift...

In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Christian Rocholl, a pediatric ER vet with nearly 20 years under his belt. He drops truth bombs on nurse-doctor vibes, trust, and what makes a nurse a doc’s fave! 🩺 🧡 Team Vibes 🥰 Chaos Champs 🌩️ Be a Star 🌟 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substac...

This week we unpack the messy reality of working with all types of nursing and medical specialties. It’s chaotic, feelings get hurt and ego’s get bruised, but in the end we’re all on the same team, right? * 🩺 ER vs. ICU Tensions * 🧪 Lab Frustrations and Ultrasound Woes * 🩹 Feedback Fears * 🚑 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

This week we unpack the weirdly wonderful and occasionally awkward dynamics of nursing relationships. Because let’s be real—these kinds of friendships blur the lines between coworker and confidante, work bestie and “do I know you from somewhere?”. 💬 Friendship vs. Professionalism 🎉 Do Extra-Curriculars Help or Hurt? 🧠 The Double-Edged Sword of Familiarity This is a public episode. If you would...

Professionalism isn’t about being made to feel good—it’s about respect, accountability, and handling stress without making things worse! 😡 No Tantrums Allowed 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship Matters 🥊 Control Your Emotions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit atthenursesstation.substack.com

At The Nurses’ Station with Kelly and Sam , your weekly podcast for nurses about everything except the patients. From the chaos of triage to the dark humor that gets us through a tough shift, we’re talking about the parts of nursing that don’t make it into the textbooks — Whether you’re a new nurse figuring it all out, a seasoned pro wondering how you’re still standing, or just someone curious abo...