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Emergency Entrance

by Katie Thornburg & April Lopez

Join our crazy journey of being new-grad nurses in the ER. Katie Thornburg & April Lopez

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Episodes

  1. With Love, From South Africa

    This week we are joined by Kirsten, a nurse born and raised from South Africa. We discuss life and nursing in South Africa, "typical" patients that are seen, overdoses (or lack of), and Kirsten shares so many interesting and hilarious stories including a DAT that will make you cringe.

  2. "The Traveler"

    This Episode we are joined by Monique Jolicia aka "The Traveler!" We discuss the pros and cons of travel nursing, representing not only the hospital but more importantly representing her race while working, bear alerts or lack of, and much more! Monique blanks when asked "what's the craziest…

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  3. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    This episode we are joined by Sarah, who started as a new grad in the ER and now has 5 years under her belt (and proved that by dropping some absolute knowledge BOMBS on us.) **Disclaimer** We cover some heavy topics including death, coping with patient death, trauma, and breaking down the…

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  4. The Coach On Covid

    This week we have some..... interesting (to say the absolute least).. "and I quotes". Then we are joined by Kenny from the new podcast "The Coach and Caveman Show," for an amazing conversation on his Covid experience that will have you feeling all of the feels. Although some topics are hard to...

  5. From The ED to The Air

    This week we introduce a new segment called “And I quote” where you get to put your imagination skills to “good” use. Katie may or may not have gotten kicked out of a FB group and most importantly we are joined by Eric, BSN, RN, Paramedic, CCRN, CFRN, CEN and he is a flight nurse (aka bada**!)

  6. Dear Mr. President

    We may be sleep deprived but we’re back! This week we try and recall the blur of the last 2 weeks, April gives a titty update and confesses her life hack of letter writing.

  7. Death Grips & Poetry

    This Valentines week we take a dip into our “creative” sides and become poets. We are joined by Shannon, an amazing ER nurse who shares great stories & experiences.

  8. “Stupid Tits”

    This week April doesn’t leave anyone in the dark while explaining why KT was solo last episode and doesn’t hold back on the “C” word. All love, support, and good energy is welcomed & greatly appreciated this week and the weeks to come! All & all... a giant middle finger up to the “Titty Committee”.

  9. Derailed (ft. April’s Cat)

    From sticking your head under the bathroom sink to arm-barring pt’s... The train this week is slightly off of the rails.

  10. Is the NICU life the life for me?

    This week take a slight dive into the dark side (night shift) but are joined by Samantha who is a NICU nurse but also a NICU mom she shares amazing insight on life as a NICU nurse but also a NICU mom... & we may or may not be back with DAT we did this week!

  11. 2 Moms 1 Uterus

    This week we’re saving a recap and our dumba** things we did this week to dedicate the first episode of the new year to Taylor, the donor of the first successful uterine transplant in the United States. She is hilarious, selfless, and everything you need to start off your new year!

  12. Good Riddance 2020

    Last “therapy” session of 2020! *Major exhale of relief*

  13. Ridiculous or Radiculopathy?!

    This week we share some tips we’ve stumbled upon then we are joined by misty who started out as a new grad in the ER and has also worked, ICU, PACU, Cardiac Rehab, and outpatient Case management. She has lots of great experience and lots of great stories!

  14. Butt stuff!

    Talking all things up the booty & stealing ambulances, this week we are slightly off the rails but Sydney joins us this week and brings us so much light and insight!

  15. What do you know about CBD?

    Although we are slightly unhinged this week... We are debunking all of the misconceptions of CBD where we are joined by senior sales representative at Applied Botanics Tressa, to talk to us all things CBD and introduce a new closing segment of the dumba** thing we did this week! Listen carefully...

  16. The Other Side of the Stretcher

    In this weeks episode we are going to step into two perspectives from the other side of the stretcher.

  17. Jill’s Wish

    This week April and I recap on where we’re at in life and then our friend Bart Conley joins us and shares his inspiring story on what lead him to become a nurse. We’re so excited to share such a touching story with you

  18. The journey as a S.A.N.E nurse

    * TRIGGER WARNING* We are joined this episode with Shannon. In this episode she gives us a look through the lense of a S.A.N.E nurse, and shares a miracle she witnessed that left our jaws open and goosebumps on our arms, in the best way possible. 502)226-2704 Ky association of sexual assault...

  19. “You’re going to teach her, WHAT?!”

    Kevin Mcfarlane joins us this week and shares his emergency nursing career journey, gives great advice, and tells some great stories.

  20. I said DON’T push!

    Our first guest, with several years of ER experience, joins us this week! She shares some amazing stories, interview tips, advice, and YES she answers “what’s the craziest thing you’ve seen.” Warning: This episode includes sensitive content, that may be difficult for some people to hear.

  21. Good Nurse or Bad Nurse?

    “Struggle bus” is an understatement for a recap of this weeks episode. What makes a good nurse or a bad nurse? IV tips, embarrassing interview stories and serial killers? You want raw content you got raw content!

  22. 2 new to nursing

    Get to know us, a recap of nursing school, and what’s yet to come.

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Join our crazy journey of being new-grad nurses in the ER. Katie Thornburg & April Lopez

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Join our crazy journey of being new-grad nurses in the ER. Katie Thornburg & April Lopez

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