Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.org

Holly Kapusinski, an advanced practice registered nurse and board-certified nurse coach, shares her reflections on fear, self-doubt, and the courage that it takes to step into the unknown. Listen in for inspiration and insight into navigating challenging moments in nursing and healthcare. >>Read on about navigating life's hurdles as a nurse Jump Ahead to Listen: [01:43] Overcoming Fear...

In this episode of the Nurse Converse Podcast, Carol Simpson, MSN, RN dives into the topic of gratitude practice in nursing. She is joined by guest Jackie Noll, a nurse with over 40 years of experience. Together they explore the importance of gratitude in nursing, its benefits, how it can be practiced and its impact on nurses' well-being. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips o...

This episode of the Nurse Converse Podcast with Midwife Cheyenne Starner , MSN, CNM, and guest Sierra Woods , RN, IBCLC, who is a nurse and lactation consultant focuses on various aspects of maternal health, wellness, and postpartum care as well as the disparities that exist particularly within the Black community. They emphasize the necessity of diversifying healthcare providers to better meet th...

In this episode of the Nurse Converse podcast, Ellaine Maala, also known as The Nurse Who Invests, discusses whether it is a good investment to go back to school as a nurse practitioner. She shares her personal journey of becoming a nurse practitioner after working as a nurse for over six years and how she made the decision to pursue this career. She emphasizes the importance of weighing the pros...

In this episode of the Nurse Converse podcast, Nalina Mendez, BSN,RN discusses the world of travel nursing and how to find the best assignments and agencies. She is joined by guest Natalia Zapata , an experienced travel nurse of seven years. Natalia shares her insights and experiences, highlighting the diverse settings and cultural experiences she has encountered throughout her career. Whether you...

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez discusses the lack of diversity in the nursing profession, particularly among Latinx and Black nurses, as well as the underrepresentation of Black men in nursing. She is joined by four Black male nurses from DNPs of Color , who share their experiences and insights. Dr. Michael Williams , Dr. Timothy Onserio , Theo Jones , and Dr. Asa Bri...

Trigger warning: This episode discusses death, loss, depression, and anxiety. Burnout is a real and serious issue that many individuals, especially those in high-stress professions like nursing, face. In this episode of the Nurse Converse podcast, Lily Madelyn, RN, BSN provides a personal account of her experience with burnout and the steps she took to overcome it.  Lily shares her story of workin...

For over a decade, the public has ranked nursing as the most trusted profession. We were thought of as true heroes, during the global pandemic. Nurses, however, are not all the same - we each have our own unique story to tell.  So, in this podcast episode, we invited various nurses at different stages in their professional journey to give us an inside perspective on their careers. From a nursing s...

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Shenell Thompkins, RN explores the topic of "Who's Caring for the Nurse?" She discusses the challenges nurses face, including high patient workloads and low staffing which can lead to burnout. Shenell emphasizes the importance of self-care and resilience. Shenell shares insights from the Nurse.org 2023 State of Nursing Report, highlighting the dive...

Welcome to Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.org. Picture this: In each episode, we bring you a fresh perspective with a rotating lineup of incredible nurse hosts from various backgrounds, specialties, and experiences. From seasoned nurse veterans to passionate newcomers, our hosts share the spotlight. What makes this podcast truly unique is that all of our hosts were selected by the nursing comm...