Nurse Narrative

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

On this episode, host Andrea Smith talks with Rachel Dinkel about her experiences as a nursing student who is hard of hearing/deaf. Below are resources for the episode:   www.nond.org (National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities)   https://www.amphl.org/resources      List of resources for Deaf and hard-of hearing medical professionals, students, trainees by the Association of Medical Profes...

On this episode, we speak with 1984 AUCON alum Dr. Mike DeVenney and his son Don, a 2022 AUCON alum,  about their shared connection as Auburn Nursing alumni. Music by: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: OBKN8TDN35ATFGRP

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

In this episode, host Andrea Smith talks with Anna Klein Lee, former president of AUCON Wellness Committee. They discuss the purpose of the committee, how to get involved and the newly appointed leadership. Connect with the AUCON Wellness Committee on Instagram at: aucon_studentwellness

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

In this episode, host Chris Martin interviews alumni, Dalton Enzor and current student and Student Nurses Association president, Garrett Cox. Dalton is a 2021 AUCON graduate and currently works as a CVICU nurse and is starting CRNA school in spring of 2024. Garrett is a current nursing student, graduating in May of 2024. He is the President of the College of Nursing Student Nurses Association and...

Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Joy DeBellis

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

In this episode, co-hosts Andrea Smith and Amy Pridemore interview Dr. Caralise Hunt, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, about accomplishments from the past year and what we have to look forward to in 2024. Dr. Hunt also shares some of her favorite memories as an Auburn student and faculty member in the College of Nursing.

In this episode, we kick off 2024 with a brief “Welcome Back” from Meghan Jones. This season, we have a few new voices on the podcast and will be bringing you new content, including student spotlights, alumni profiles, Mindfulness Mondays, and Wellness Wednesdays. 

Dr. Joy DeBellis provides a moment for you to renew, recharge, and just be present. 

Chris and Meghan talk with Anderson López, a 2020 Auburn University School of Nursing graduate. Anderson details his experiences transitioning into the role of new graduate nurse while working through the COVID-190 pandemic.

Chris and Meghan sit down with Mrs. Pamela Short to discuss her nursing journey. During  their discussion, Mrs. Pamela Short shares her passion for promoting mental health and eliminating the  stigma associated with mental illness. LINKS If you are in need of immediate or emergent assistance, please contact the following: Call 911 for immediate assistance. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -htt...

October is SIDS Awareness month. SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the  third leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Ann Lambert  discusses SIDS, including what it is and what can be done to reduce the risk for SIDS. ADPH    https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/perinatal/safe-sleep.html NIH   https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ APP https://www.healthychild...

Nursing school interviews begin next month as part of AUSON’s Holistic Admissions process. In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Stephanie Wood to discuss the Holistic Admissions process, including why it matters, what students can expect, and how to prepare.  

Dr. Jean Dubois joined the faculty at AUSON in 1999. She was instrumental in starting the MSN-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, serving as the program coordinator. She served as the AUSON Director of Outreach until this last year when she relinquished the position in preparation for retirement. In this episode, we discuss Jean’s nursing journey, including her impact on AUSON outreach activi...

In this episode we kick off our “Nursing in the Community” series through an interview with Elizabeth Kaufman, Auburn City Therapeutic Programs Coordinator and Lee County Special Olympics Director. We discuss the partnership Elizabeth initiated with Auburn School of Nursing and her dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We also discuss why it’s important...

We are thrilled to participate in the Auburn Alumni Association’s Inaugural Women’s Summit! In this episode, we interview Dr. Caralise Hunt, an Associate Professor and our Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Prior to entering academia, she practiced as a registered nurse in a variety of settings. Dr. Hunt’s program of research is focused on self-management behaviors of people living with type 2 d...

DeAsha Powell loves to cook, read, binge watching Grey’s Anatomy, and she’s fluent in Spanish! She always knew that Auburn was the school for her, and she’s been an excellent addition to our nursing program. In this episode we discuss what it’s like to be a nursing student during a worldwide pandemic. We also discuss Black History Month and the nurses of color who have inspired her along her journ...

Auburn University School of Nursing is committed to bringing you accurate, timely information surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19.  This is our fourth episode addressing the pandemic.  This episode also addresses the health inequities we see in our healthcare system.  Dr. Marie Charles shares her experience as a patient with COVID-19, and gives us practical advice on how we can join the fight...

Auburn University School of Nursing is committed to bringing you accurate, timely information surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19.  This is our third episode addressing the pandemic.  Dr. Linda Gibson-Young helps us differentiate between signs/symptoms of asthma exacerbation and COVID-19.  It’s also World Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month!  We discuss Asthma Camp Eagle, the Alabama Asthma Co...

Auburn University School of Nursing is committed to bringing you accurate, timely information surrounding COVID-19.  This is our second episode addressing the pandemic.  We interviewed Dr. Erica Kierce, an Auburn University School of Nursing faculty member and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  She gives us many helpful tips on how to maintain our mental health during COVID-19.  This...