University of Vermont Medical Center - Nursing Podcast

Meet the new cohosts of the podcast, Leslie and Steph. In this episode they talk to the new president of the hospital, Stephen Leffler, to discuss his new role as well as the current state of hospital affairs.  

December’s podcast features a conversation with Michelle Monahan the new chair of Nursing Professional Governance, highlights around the changes in tuition reimbursement process, and a farewell from Colleen and Robert as they pass the torch on to two new podcast nurses. 

November’s podcast features a conversation about how a nurse is focusing on improving healthy work    environment on her unit and learn more about a sister duo family local chocolate business….  This podcast is short and sweet!

October’s Podcast features great insight about what the next few weeks will look like for the EPIC go live and also talks about the daily PULSE check that happens at the hospital to help ensure units/site are getting the support in real-time.  Don’t have a green thumb for gardening, no worries, learn more about a great program at the hospital that teaches you the basics about gardening.

September’s Podcast features a conversation with Kate FitzPatrick, RN and Peg Gagne, RN talking about the last four years and the special moments we have had with Kate.  We also look forward talking about what the next few months at our hospital will look like.

August’s Podcast features a program that only takes an hour to get trained in and has already saved two lives this year alone.  Hear from Amanda Young, nurse educator, within the ED on their movement to include family in critical moments for patients while at the hospital.  आशा छ कि तपाईंले यस पोडकास्टको आनन्द लिनुभयो। No that isn’t a typo, learn how our language access services can help you bette...

Congratulation on the great work that was done on the launch of the Miller Building.  During our June Podcast we feature Kate FitzPatrick, CNO talking more about the cultural findings and next steps for our hospital.  Also, everyone’s journey through nursing is different, during this podcast we highlight two nurses very different journey through nursing one that started as a refugee and one that c...

We have been working as busy as a Bee on May’s Podcast it features information about the NEW Bee Award to celebrate our support staff and some pretty sweet information from a nurse whose passion is about bees.  Also, learn more about all the planning and how the nurses voice helped to define the upcoming Miller move.

April’s Podcast features Kate FitzPatrick touching base about how things are going at the hospital, she takes some time to connect with a nurse around gratitude, and find out who our guest speaker is for nurses week. Hint, Hint, he is big on YouTube and Instagram.

March’s Podcast features a nurse that hangs out with Stone Cold Steve Austin and jumps over fire for fun.  I guess CATS don’t have 9 lives, find out why we moved away from the CATS team to the new and improved rapid response team and how that is going to improve the patient experience. Crickets no more, learn more about the changes to competencies coming to the hospital soon.

  February’s Podcast features “Art from the Heart” a program run at our hospital that uses art to improve health, wellbeing, and has been shown to decrease patient’s pain and anxiety. Also, find out about a new bakery that opened in St. Albans that is owned by one of our nurses. In addition there is some great updates about Nursing Professional Governance and the Nurse Specialty Forum.

January’s Podcast features the Miller building launch team highlighting some great information about the new building. Also, learn about how the Peace Corps can give you a whole different perspective on life.  There is a lot of great energy around Miller building, but find out a little bit more about the new floor being created by the move.  

December's Podcast features Kate FitzPatrick highlighting great work that is being done at the hospital. Also, learn about a nurse who used art to replicate Jennifer Lopez's famous dress.  If you are thinking about applying for your RN III or RN IV you don't want to miss this podcast for tips and info about the process. Applications are due January 1st.  

In this podcast, nurses discuss the importance of the involvement of nurses in the current Epic electronic health record system at the UVM Medical Center, as well as in the future of Epic here and at other UVM Health Network partner organizations. We also feature nurses from the Mother-Baby Unit, who talk about the creation of the Safe Sleep Program at the UVM Medical Center, and continue our conv...

In this episode, our nurses discuss Nursing Professional Governance: what it is, how it gives nurses a voice in making change and improving care at the UVM Medical Center. Also included is a nurse about her work in cardiology at the UVM Medical Center and the hobby she pursues outside of her work at the hospital.

In this episode, our nurses discuss the nurse mentorship program at the UVM Medical Center, which will help create and foster relationships among nursing colleagues that will help us support and retain our nurses. Also included is a discussion with a wellness coach about wellness and self-care for nurses.

This is the first podcast in our regular series – created for nurses by nurses – to share information on new initiatives, current events, and to celebrate the great work of our nurses. This episode includes an interview with a UVM Medical Center nurse about her journey to becoming a Staff Nurse IV, who also shares her experience with Team Heart, a team of volunteers that goes to Rwanda to provide...