CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light

Episode Summary: Nursing is often described as a series of tasks, but the true growth of a clinician happens in the moments after the shift. In this episode of Beyond the Call Light , we sit down with Dr. Lani Hollenbeck to explore why reflection is the most underutilized tool in a nurse's toolkit. We move past the "fluff" and dive into the science and strategy of reflective practic...

What happens when your nursing career takes you thousands of miles away from the comforts of a local clinic and onto a floating hospital? In this episode, we sit down with Maria Brown , a CSP Nursing graduate who traded a traditional hospital setting for a cabin on a Mercy Ship . Mercy Ships is a global humanitarian organization that operates state-of-the-art hospital vessels, bringing free, life-...

  Guest: Katie DeJong, RN, Global Health Advocate In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Calllight , we explore how nurses are making a difference on a global scale. Our guest, Katie DeJong , shares her journey as a nurse leader and global health advocate, offering insight into what it truly means to provide care that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances. Together, we unpa...

In this emotional episode of The Call Light Chronicles , we follow Rachel, a nursing student whose dream of becoming a nurse collided with a clinical day that nearly broke her spirit. From charting errors and medication mishaps to tears behind a locked bathroom door, Rachel’s story is one many students will recognize. But what happened next—a compassionate instructor, a plan for growth, and the de...

In this powerful episode, ABSN student Brendan Downes opens up about his journey into nursing and the transformative lessons he’s learned from working in mental health care. Brendan shares how shifting from talking at patients to truly talking with them changed his approach to care, and how moments of vulnerability and recovery have deepened his understanding of the nursing profession. Through hon...

🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles , a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light . During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In this episode of The Call Light Chronicles , we follow Kayla, a nursing student just beginning her psychiatric mental health...

Website Podcast Introduction: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light , we sit down with Dr. Janiece Paulet , a dedicated faculty member and course lead at Concordia University, St. Paul College of Nursing. Dr. Paulet brings a wealth of clinical experience and a deep passion for empowering future nurses to become strong advocates for their patients, their communities, and t...

Podcast Description: In this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light , we sit down with Stephanie Ryman, a current ABSN student at Concordia University, St. Paul. Stephanie and a few of her classmates have launched a peer-to-peer mentorship group to support first-semester nursing students, and the impact has been incredible. Stephanie opens up about the challenges she faced in her...

In this episode, we sit down with Madison Schwab, Director of Clinical Operations at Concordia St. Paul (CSP), to discuss the launch of the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program on campus. Madison shares how this innovative program is transforming CPR training by focusing on low-dose, high-frequency practice and real-time feedback—making life-saving skills more accessible and effective f...

🎙️ Welcome to The Call Light Chronicles , a special storytelling series from CSP Nursing: Beyond the Call Light . During these off-weeks, we’re bringing you short, reflective stories from the world of nursing—moments that have stayed with us, challenged us, or changed us. In our very first installment, we're honored to feature a story called "The Patient in 509," read by Pepsy Ofoeg...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Professor Dannette Mathis, a seasoned nurse with 11 years of experience and a beloved faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul. Dannette shares the unforgettable story of the moment she truly felt like a nurse—when clinical skills met human connection and purpose came to life. Together, we explore the deeper meaning behind the profession—how nurs...

Guest: Rachel Matsch, CSP Nursing Alumna, ICU Nurse In this unforgettable episode of CSP: Beyond the Call Light , we welcome Rachel Matsch, August 2020 graduate of CSP’s Traditional Nursing program and current ICU nurse at Regions Hospital. But Rachel’s journey to the bedside wasn’t easy. Before she wore the scrubs, she fought through the darkness of alcohol addiction, ultimately finding her purpo...

 In this episode of CSP Nursing : Beyond the Call Light , we sit down with Arika Harbo, Concordia University, St. Paul's most decorated track and field athlete, four-time national high jump champion, and 2022 nursing graduate. From competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials to earning her MBA in Healthcare Management, Arika shares how her drive for excellence has shaped her path as both a student-a...