The Conversing Nurse podcast

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jennifer Carlquist, a Physician Assistant who is a true expert in her field with a wealth of experience in both cardiology and emergency medicine. Somewhat of a private detective with her patients, she has a keen ability to get to the heart of the matter, which is not always the presenting problem. She achieves this by connecting with them on a personal level, understanding t...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this episode on the day after Independence Day! Contact The Conversing Nurse podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com Your review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here!   https://theconversingnursepodcast.com/leave-me-a-review Would you like to be a guest on my podcast? Pi...

Send us Fan Mail In my conversation with Nicole Weathers, I had a moment that made me wonder, "Why didn't I think of this?" Nicole is a pioneering nurse who cofounded STAT PD, a medical marketplace that empowers nurses and allied health professionals to purchase and sell resources for their professional development. She started her career in a rural hospital where she had to take on...

Send us Fan Mail If you have an interest in becoming an emergency room nurse, you came to the right place. My guest for this episode, Emily Brown tells us the ins and outs of this seductive nursing specialty, especially if you are an adrenaline junkie like her. We discussed the skillset ER nurses need and the many certifications she has. We touched on new grads in the ER, the disciplines she works...

Send us Fan Mail Well, we have come to the end of the book, Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale. Again, I want to thank my brother, Dr. Chris Patty for the loan of this book and more importantly, his brotherly mentorship over the course of my life.  We are at the last chapter titled “Observation of the Sick.” Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org...

Send us Fan Mail In my interview with Nicole Cromwell, we didn't talk a lot about the specifics of nursing, though Nicole has a long history of practicing in some of the most high-intensity, high-stress areas, including oncology, intensive care, Covid ICU, and flight nursing. The cumulative stress of this took a toll on her in the form of burnout. After losing a young patient in the ICU, an a...

Send us Fan Mail Let me tell you about Farah Laurent. This woman has done it all and she still has more to do! Long-time nurse, check. Master's degree, check. Doctoral student, check. Board certifications, six of them. Now add to that mix, nurse career coach and nursepreneur. I know, I didn't know what it was either, but you guys, she’s amazing! She teaches nurses how to become business...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Florence Nightingale Miniseries. This is minisode number eight, Cleaning and Chattering, where Florence discusses cleanliness both of a home or hospital room and of a person. She also tells us about the chattering of hopes and advices. Sounds mysterious. Let's get into it. *Evidence-based Medicine and Hospital Reform: Tracing Origins back to Florence Night...

Send us Fan Mail Katherine Leamy set out in life to become a physical therapist but instead became a fantastic nurse and we talked about all things PACU nursing: the ratios, the time spent with each patient, her autonomy, how she involves the family for support, and the importance of critical thinking skills because, after all, the PACU is a critical care unit!  We even dished on the funny things...

Send us Fan Mail Christina Gagnon was born at 25 weeks gestation, weighing just 1 pound, eight ounces. Now, this is incredible in its own right but Christina was born in 1986 when micro preemies of her birthweight and gestational age only had a 14% chance of survival, and of the few that did survive, often suffered the effects of extreme prematurity throughout their lives: blindness, asthma, cereb...

Send us Fan Mail I was eager to talk to Cydney Alvarado because I've always been curious to know what a hospice nurse does. I mean, I was reading Elizabeth Kubler Ross's, On Death and Dying at age 13. I never said I was normal! As a float nurse, Cydney got exposure to many different specialties, which helped her tremendously in her role as a hospice nurse, which she says has become her f...

Send us Fan Mail I had the best conversation with Carla Stanley about her journey as a DNP student. I have to admit, I was a little intimidated when I saw all the letters behind her name but I had no need to be; she’s delightfully down to earth. We discussed the types of programs, the application process, and the blood, sweat, and tears required to achieve such a goal. My respect and admiration on...

Send us Fan Mail Life has not been easy for Sabreen Qassem. As a Muslim immigrant, she has endured frequent relocations and deeply rooted cultural expectations that are in conflict with her dream of becoming a nurse. But I was smiling the entire time we talked because Sabreen is as charming as she is intelligent, well-spoken, and hardworking. She has taken on a lot. Not only is she a full-time BSN...

Send us Fan Mail  I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Australian BSN student, Caitlin McKenzie. First of all, she's a pleasure to listen to. Between her accent and her humor, I could listen for hours. But the stories of her challenges, triumphs, and her future dreams are really what captivated me and I'm sure they will you as well. She's in her last few months as a nursing student an...

Send us Fan Mail Florence makes me want to lie down on soft bedding...z...Z..z Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org     **affiliate link** During these minisodes, I will be giving away three of the commemorative editions of Florence’s book, Notes on Nursing. This is an extraordinary Lippincott edition with fancy, gilded pages and introductions by nur...

Send us Fan Mail  I had so much fun talking with school nurse, Victoria Gutierrez! Honestly, I was enchanted by her excitement and enthusiasm, and I know you will be too. The skills she learned as an ICU nurse: critical thinking, organization, and delegation, have served her well in her role as a school nurse. Although she misses the acuity of the ICU, she’s not missing out on the joy she has foun...

Send us Fan Mail Monty Anderson’s entire nursing career prepared him for where he was meant to be now: a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care nurse.  His time with psychiatric patients gave him valuable insight into the complex emotions of our fellow humans, his pediatric nursing experience taught him the developmental stages of children and family-centered care. As a Charge nurse, he became comp...

Send us Fan Mail Many nurses practicing today entered healthcare knowing they absolutely wanted to be a nurse. But Derick Pedigo’s journey was different. Starting as an EMT and observing the nurses in the Emergency Department, he said, “I want to do that.” When he didn’t get into the program the first time, he decided to go the LVN route. Working as an LVN with very sick renal patients, he learned...

Send us Fan Mail There’s nothing like doing a face-to-face interview, even if it IS in my closet of dolls. And there’s nothing like talking with social worker Amanda Silva. Social workers are a crucial part of any medical team. In this interview, Amanda and I talk about it all: communication, collaboration, and the key to keeping your social worker happy, all with Amanda’s comedic flair! In the fi...

Send us Fan Mail Florence gives us the dish on food! Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org     **affiliate link** My website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/ This is the SECOND giveaway of the commemorative edition of Florence’s book, Notes on Nursing. This is an extraord...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nutrition for Nurses, the first person I thought of as a guest was David Ledgerwood. David's personal story of how good nutrition improved his performance as a CrossFit athlete is inspiring. His deep understanding of human physiology and how the body utilizes nutrients are instantly apparent. I absolutely love it when he said, "food shouldn't make y...

Send us Fan Mail EP 26: Well, what can I say about Tammy Dunehew? I can tell you she’s experienced, capable, compassionate, and funny, all the qualities you want in a nurse! Yes, you want your nurse to have a sense of humor and Tammy fulfills that requirement perfectly. In this episode, she tells us what it means to be a postpartum nurse, including being a Charge nurse.  She was great at clearing...

Send us Fan Mail Florence says variety is the spice of life! Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org     *affiliate link* During these minisodes, I will be giving away three of the commemorative editions of Florence’s book, Notes on Nursing. This is an extraordinary Lippincott edition with fancy, gilded pages and introductions by nurse leaders, past and...

Send us Fan Mail Florence says too much noise is bad for your patients and you! Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org    *affiliate link* During these minisodes, I will be giving away three of the commemorative editions of Florence’s book, Notes on Nursing. This is an extraordinary Lippincott edition with fancy, gilded pages and introductions by nurse...

Send us Fan Mail Florence reminds us to have a work-life balance! Notes on Nursing: What it is and What it is Not by Florence Nightingale bookshop.org   (affiliate link)   During these minisodes, I will be giving away three of the commemorative editions of Florence’s book, Notes on Nursing. This is an extraordinary Lippincott edition with fancy, gilded pages and introductions by nurse leaders, pas...