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Are you a nurse curious about the experiences of other nurses? For 36 years, I have only known the Peds/NICU realm but I am intrigued by the roles of nurse researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Through conversations with nurses from various specialties, I aim to bring you valuable insights into their lives. At the end of each episode we play the five-minute snippet, just five minutes of fun as we peek into the 'off-duty' lives of my guests! Listen as we explore the nursing profession, one conversation at a time.

Recent Episodes

Fear, Uncertainty & Women’s Health: A Conversation with Dr. Christian Borberg, M.D.

Send us Fan Mail There are moments in healthcare when a few words from your doctor can completely change the way you feel. “Your test was abnormal.” “We found something.” “We need to do more testing.” “We're not sure what this means yet.” And suddenly, fear takes over. We want answers immediately. We want to know what to do. And sometimes, in that fear, we make decisions before we’ve had a chance to fully understand what we’re dealing with. My guest today believes there is another way. Dr. Ch...

61 MIN

School Nurse Victoria Gutierrez

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 found in this niche nursing specialty. She schools us in the education required, responsibilitie...

48 MIN

Human Milk as Medicine: Caring for Our Tiniest Patients, with Neonatologist Dr. Melinda Elliott, M.D.

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be born too soon? For a premature infant, every day in the NICU can be a battle—and the care these tiny patients receive can have an impact that reaches far beyond their time in the hospital. One of the most powerful tools in that care may also be one of the most natural: human milk. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Elliott, a board-certified neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer of Prolacta Bioscience, who has spent more than 30 years caring for...

62 MIN

Trauma Nurse, Healthcare Lawyer, and Innovator, Kwamane Liddell

Send us Fan Mail Ever since I started this podcast, I have been looking forward to talking with a nurse who is also a JD. Recently, I got the opportunity to have an insightful conversation with Kwamane Liddell. Kwamane is a healthcare visionary. You only need to glance at his LinkedIn profile to see the many accolades he has received from various sectors, including healthcare, business, innovation, and technology. Here are just a few examples: - He was the first African-American male to gradu...

72 MIN

"No One is Normal": Rethinking Pediatric Mental Health, with Dr. Michelle Hext

Send us Fan Mail Today’s conversation takes us into one of the most important—and increasingly urgent—issues facing children and families today: pediatric mental health. My guest is Dr. Michelle Hext, a quadruple board-certified nurse practitioner, educator, and passionate advocate for children’s mental health. What struck me about Michelle wasn’t simply her impressive credentials; it was the way she talks about caring for children and their families—with humility, compassion, and a genuine w...

56 MIN