Mike Hastings: The Heart of an Emergency Nurse

Join Marcus as he interviews a veteran emergency nurse, Mike Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN for stories and insight on how to be compassionate in difficult situations. Mike shares his history as an EMT and then a nurse, always providing comfort to those who are experiencing a medical emergency. Mike also shares how, during 2020, he was the president of the Emergency Nurses Association and led the membership through the first year of the pandemic. Marcus and Mike talk about leadership and how it specifically relates to nursing and healthcare. Key topics:0:00 - Introduction1:21 - Who is Mike Hastings?6:50 - The tight bond and incredible team dynamic that forms in emegency nursing8:09 - Mike shares with us a story that highlights the power of presence for patients, on sometimes the worst moments of their lives11:39 - How does Mike transition from the demands of work to a peaceful home life?13:53 - Mike’s passion for professional growth and his work with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)17:47 - Mike’s thoughts on leadership22:26 - The amazing work of the Emergency Nurses Association Foundation24:44 - Two years into the pandemic now, what can leadership do for nurses on the frontline to help them feel supported and appreciated during such a difficult time in healthcare?27:43 - What piece of art would Mike take with him on a desert island?28:58 - What fictional character would Mike be for a day?30:06 - How would Mike choose to spend $100 if it had to be spent on himself?31:06 - We’ll get through this togetherResources for you:Learn more about Emergency Nurses Association (ENA): https://www.ena.org/Find out more about the Emergency Nurses Association Foundation and the impact it makes: https://www.ena.org/foundationConnect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/CompassionAndCouragePodcastDate: 04/25/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 47 – Mike Hastings: The Heart of an Emergency Nurse