Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast

Ready to improve your ability to connect with patients in a meaningful way?  Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess and Parker as they share their stories, experiences and insights regarding how to connect with your patients through authentic presence.    CO-HOSTS           Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United...

If you've ever experienced frustration working with doctors, this episode is for you.  Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess and Parker as they share personal stories, insights and proven strategies for improving your working relationship with doctors.      CO-HOSTS           Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the Uni...

Are you uknowingly spreading a MRSA infection to your patients or brining it home to your family?  Join Laura, Neil, Maritess and special guest co-host Sam for an important coversation about the ease of transmission and prevention of MRSA infections.     GUEST CO-HOST   Samantha MacMillan, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a Nursing Education Specialist in the inland northwest specializing in medical/surgical nur...

If you've ever faced a challenging float nursing assignment or navigated working with float nurses in your unit, this episode is for you.  Join Laura, Neil, Maritess and special guest co-host Sam as they share their stories, personal experiences and tips for overcoming the challenges of float nursing.    GUEST CO-HOST   Samantha MacMillan, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a Nursing Education Specialist in the in...

The demands of med-surg nursing can sometimes create a toxic atmosphere leading to burnout and a negative impact on patient care.  Join Laura, Neil, Maritess and special guest co-host Sam as they share stories, strategies and practical tips to help you navigate and thrive in a toxic work environment.    GUEST CO-HOST   Samantha MacMillan, MSN, RN, CMSRN is a Nursing Education Specialist in the inl...

Ready to celebrate the 100th episode of Med-Surg Moments?  Join Caroline, Neil, Laura and Maritess for a look back at the first 100 episodes and a touching conversation regarding the show's impact on their lives and the med-surg nursing specialty.    CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United State...

As a nurse, have you been bullied or do you ever wonder if others might perceive you as a bully?  Join Caroline, Laura, Neil and Maritess as they share their personal stories, perspectives and strategies for how to deal with nurse bullying. Also, find out which co-host admits to having once been a bully and hear about her personal transformation.     CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was b...

Join the co-hosts as they share stories of hope about patients that touched their lives in meaningful ways and how these powerful experiences have shaped their approach to patient care. CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991, immi...

Ready to improve collaboration with non-compliant diabetes patients and their families? Join Caroline, Laura, Neil, and Maritess as they share their personal stories, perspectives, and approaches with diabetes patients and their families.    CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She ac...

Whether you're new to med-surg nursing or looking for a refresher, join Caroline, Laura, Neil, and Maritess as they share their personal stories, tips and perspectives regarding post-op handoff and care. SUBSCRIBE to #AMSN #MedSurgMoments #Podcast   CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States...

Ready to unlock the secrets to increased energy for a busy shift? Join Caroline, Laura, Maritess, Neil, and Parker as they share their own struggles, stories and personal approaches to achieving greater energy and well-being as busy nurses.   As a nurse, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthily is an important part of this. Eating a balanced diet can help to keep your ener...

Ep. 94 - Tips for Managing Alzheimer's Patients | Have you ever struggled with the challenges of caring for a patient with Alzheimer's Disease?  Join the co-hosts as they share their personal stories, experiences, and tips regarding the care of Alzheimer's patients in the med-surg unit.    CO-HOSTS Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to bec...

Looking to discover or rekindle your joy in nursing?  Join Caroline, Laura, and Maritess as they share their personal stories, tips, and perspectives on how to find your joy in nursing.     CO-HOSTS   Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985 and then in 1991,...

Ever struggled with the topic of "hospice vs. palliative care" when caring for a patient?  Join Caroline, Laura, and Maritess as they provide a deeper understanding of both and share their own stories and approaches to caring for patients and their families at the end-of-life stage.   CO-HOSTS   Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become...

Have you ever struggled to make a difficult nursing decision when there just wasn't a clear answer?  Join Caroline, Laura, Neil, and Maritess as they share their stories, advice, and support regarding nursing ethical dilemmas.    CO-HOSTS   Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN  was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished...

Alcohol use disorder and withdrawal is often an undisclosed patient issue that can have deadly consequences. Join Alissa, Caroline, Laura, Maritess, and Neal as they share their own bedside stories, insights, and approaches to caring for patients with alcohol use disorder.  Also, join us as we say farewell to one of the original Med-Surg Moments co-hosts, Alissa, and find out why she's moving on. ...

Are you making the move toward nursing leadership or struggling with the transition from peer to leader?  Join Laura and Neil as they share their personal experience, struggles, and advice on successfully navigating the pathway from nursing peer to nursing leader.    GUEST CO-HOST Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN  has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.  She has held m...

Ever been uncertain about how to best approach difficult issues or share new ideas in the unit? Join Laura and Neil as they offer advice and proven approaches to help you speak up, make your voice heard, and achieve positive results within your unit.   GUEST CO-HOST Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN  has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.  She has held many positions t...

Hear the story behind AMSN's DEI Initiative and learn about the valuable resources available to you as Parker and Laura welcome AMSN and MSNCB CEO Terri Hinkley for the conclusion of our three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative. SPECIAL GUEST       T erri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE has been the CEO of AMSN and MSNCB since 2017. Terri has 10 years o...

Some forms of discrimination are indirect, subtle, and often unintentional, but what do you do when you find yourself on the giving or receiving end of these microagressions? Alissa, Caroline, Laura, and Maritess candidly share their own stories, experiences, and approaches to dealing with these situations in the med-surg unit.    GUEST CO-HOSTS Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN  has been a nurse sinc...

Do you ever struggle with caring for a dying patient?  Alissa, Caroline, Laura, and Maritess offer their personal stories and insights on how to care for a dying patient and their families.    GUEST CO-HOSTS Laura Johnson, MSN, RN, CMSRN has been a nurse since 2008 with a background in Med/Surg and Oncology.  She has held many positions throughout my career including management and leadership.  La...

Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in the South as a gay man? Caroline welcomes Dr. Justin Fontenot and Dr. Susan Swayze for part two of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you.    SPECIAL GUESTS           Dr. Justin Fontenot, DNP, RN, NEA-BC (he/him/his) is a Registered Nurse with 22 years of experienc...

From multiple gunshot wounds to unexpected life-changing injuries, Caroline and Parker share stories and insights regarding the unique challenges of caring for trauma patients in the med-surg unit.  CO-HOSTS           Caroline Ashman, MSN, RN, CMSRN was born and raised in England. She had two dreams in life – to become a nurse and live in the United States. She accomplished the first task in 1985...

Ready to be the change you want to see in the world? Alissa welcomes Robin Hertel and Shermel Edwards-Maddox for part one of a three-part series about AMSN's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) Initiative and the valuable resources available to you.    SPECIAL GUESTS Robin Hertel, EdS, MSN, RN, CMSRN   Shermel Edwards-Maddox, MSN, RN, CNE, RN-BC   CO-HOST Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-B...

Tired of decisions being made about nursing without the input of nurses?  Parker welcomes Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) recipient Theodore Urbano to talk about why we must all learn how to engage in nursing advocacy.  SPECIAL GUEST Theodore Urbano, MA, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CCP CO-HOST Chelsea Parker RN, BSN, CMSRN  was born and raised in Newport News, Virginia. She attended the University of Vi...